Chutzen Trail
Over Chutzen Hill to the Frienisberg Abbey
Take a day trip to explore the beautiful Frienisberg region. The Chutzen Trail takes you over Chutzen Hill to the Frienisberg Abbey. Enjoy the exceptional mountain views from Chutzen Tower.
Overview
The Chutzen Trail takes you from Wahlendorf through the Frienisberg forest to Seedorf. About half way there you come across Chutzenturm, a 45-meter tower with fantastic panoramic views of the Swiss countryside. The trail is well built and partly suitable for strollers. From Chutzen Tower the path continues down to Elemoos and continues to the former Frienisberg Abbey. Refreshments and places to relax are available on the way, for example at Restaurant Rössli in Wahlendorf or at Restaurant Hirschen near the Frienisberg Abbey, or if you prefer to picnic or grill a sausage, stop at Chutzen Tower or at Chutzen Hut.
Hiking time | 1 hour 20 min. |
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Distance | 4.55 km |
Ascent/descent | + 89 m / - 189 m |
Difficulty | medium, suitable for families (path partly suitable for strollers) |
Season | all year |
Directions | Take PostBus route 104 to Wahlendorf, Wendeplatz |
Return travel | Take PostBus route 105 from Frienisberg, Pflegeheim |
Price
Purchase your ticket easily in the PostBus app.
Timetable information
Timetable 30.104 Bern–Meikirch–Wahlendorf
Timetable 30.105 Bern–Meikirch–Seedorf–Lyss
Travel dates/Validity
Route open all year
Travel-date details/validity: view timetable/timetable information
Bicycle transport
No bicycle transport fixtures available in/on the vehicle
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair access to the postbus guaranteed
Special comments:
All services are wheelchair-accessible. For information call 0848 100 222.
SwitzerlandMobility
Use the well-marked hiking trails to explore the Frienisberg region on foot.
Contact details
PostBus Ltd
Tscharnerstrasse 37
3007 Berne
Phone
0848 100 222
E-mail
kundenberatung@postbus.ch
Internet
www.postbus.ch/bern
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Chutzen Tower and Chutzenhütte
With panoramic views of the Swiss countryside, a height of 45 meters and 234 steps, the Chutzenturm is a true landmark of Frienisberg.
After your walk to the Chutzen Tower, take a break at the Chutzenhütte (Chutzen hut) and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. This lovely hut and barbecue area are ideal for corporate and private events.
Contact details
For more information about the Chutzenturm and reservations for the Chutzenhütte go to www.chutzenturm.ch
Frienisberg Monastery
Frienisberg Monastery in Seedorf, established in 1191, is a combination of three architectural periods: Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque. The Monastery is now a home for senior citizens and also serves as a stage for the Frienisberg Monastery Festival. The building complex additionally houses a public restaurant overlooking a charming pond.
Contact details
Verein frienisberg tourismus
Postfach 131
3045 Meikirch
E-mail
info@frienisberg-tourismus.ch
Internet
www.frienisberg-tourismus.ch
Restaurant Rössli, Wahlendorf
Cosy country inn with restaurant and terrace, a popular stop for hikers and bikers.
Restaurant Hirschen, Frienisberg
Beautiful country inn with vaulted cellar, winter garden and sunny terrace directly adjacent to the duck and fish pond. The home cooking makes every visit worthwhile.
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