Panorama Path Frienisberg

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Panoramic views on the way from Meikirch to Frienisberg

Take a day trip to explore the beautiful Frienisberg region. The Panorama Path takes you from Meikirch via Innerberg to Frienisberg. On Chutzen Tower, your efforts are rewarded with unforgettable panoramic views across the Swiss countryside. 

Overview

The Panorama Path with its beautiful views starts at the village square in Meikirch and leads in western direction via Innerberg to Gummen/Frieswilhubel. It continues to Dampfwil and through the forest to Chutzen Tower, a landmark of this region. Make sure you don’t miss the spectacular panoramic views from Chutzen Tower. The nearby Chutzen Hut and the many grilling stations on the way are perfect places to take a break. The walk goes on through the forest and ends in Saurenhorn, but you could also continue to Frienisberg. To end the day, you could visit the former Frienisberg Abbey or relax on the terrace of Restaurant Hirschen.

Hiking time 4 hours
Distance 13.9 km
Ascent/descent + 334 m / - 399 m
Difficulty medium
Season all year
Directions Take PostBus route 104 or 105 to Meikirch, Käserei or Post
Return travel Take PostBus route 105 from Saurenhorn, Abzw. or from Frienisberg, Pflegeheim

Price

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Timetable information

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Timetable 30.104 Bern–Meikirch–Wahlendorf
Timetable 30.105 Bern–Meikirch–Seedorf–Lyss

Travel dates/Validity

Route open all year
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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.

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Use the well-marked hiking trails to explore the Frienisberg region on foot.

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Contact details

PostBus
Bern Region
P.O. Box
3001 Bern

Telephone
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 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. 

Further information about Restaurant Hirschen