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Trails I have hiked

These are routes I have walked personally. The descriptions, transport directions and notes are from my own experience on the trail.

✦ I hiked this πŸš‚ SBB Direct Moderate Bernese Oberland

Oeschinensee Loop, Kandersteg

A glacial lake surrounded by sheer limestone walls reaching over 2,000 metres. One of the most beautiful half-days I have spent in the Bernese Oberland. The colour of the water needs to be seen to be believed.

11 km distance ↑ 750m ascent 4–5h duration
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✦ I hiked this πŸš‚ SBB Direct Easy Via Jacobi

Via Jacobi Stage 13, Schwarzenburg to Fribourg

22 km across the Bernese Midland β€” hilly fields, forest, streams and villages β€” finishing in one of Switzerland's finest medieval cities. Hiked in heavy rain and snow. Start and end both train stations.

~22 km distance ↑ 664m ascent 4.5–6h duration
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✦ I hiked this πŸš‚ SBB Direct Easy ❄️ Snowshoe Bernese Oberland

Spittelmatten Snowshoe Trail, SunnbΓΌel

A 5 km winter loop through the SunnbΓΌel valley near Kandersteg. Peaks, forest, a frozen waterfall and ice climbers at the far end. One of the best winter half-days in the Bernese Oberland.

5 km distance ↑ 260m ascent 2.5–3h duration
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Trails to explore

These are trails I have researched and plan to hike. I include them here for inspiration, but I will only publish a full guide once I have walked them myself. AllTrails and SBB links are provided so you can plan ahead.
β—Ž Not yet hiked πŸš‹ Rack Railway Challenging

Schynige Platte to First

14km of exposed alpine ridge with front-row views of the Eiger, MΓΆnch and Jungfrau. On my list for summer 2025.

14 km ↑ 800m 6–7h
β—Ž Not yet hiked πŸš‚ SBB + PostBus Moderate

Niesen Panorama Trail

The pyramid of the Bernese Oberland. Cable car up, hike the ridge, incredible views over Lake Thun.

12 km ↑ 650m 4–5h
β—Ž Not yet hiked πŸš‚ SBB Direct Easy

Harder Kulm Circuit, Interlaken

The viewpoint above Interlaken overlooking both Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Accessible from Interlaken Ost station.

8 km ↑ 580m 3h