Bernese Mittelland
Snowshoeing in Gantrisch
The Gantrisch Nature Park offers numerous snowshoe hikes. One highlight is the “Selibühl panoramic trail”, which offers a stunning view over the snowy Alpine chain.
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Postbus route 323Target not accessible takes you directly to the Gurnigel Berghaus stop, the starting point for the snowshoe hike. The Selibühl panoramic trail begins at the stop and continues west along the edge of the forest. Along the way, a detour will take you to the Selibühlhaus and on to the viewpoint in Selibühl, where you will be rewarded with a 360-degree panoramic view from the summit and plenty of nature.
The loop trail is also well suited to inexperienced hikers and no previous knowledge is needed. The route is well marked and a guide is not required. Please use only the official hiking trails in order to protect the forests.
Avalanche risk
If the avalanche risk is “significant” to “very high” according to the Institute for Snow and Avalanche ResearchTarget not accessible for this area, the route should not be crossed without prior knowledge, equipment and/or mountain guides.
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Route description
Duration |
Approx. 2 hours |
Difficulty level |
Easy |
Length |
3.8 km |
Altitude difference |
200 metres |
Outward journey |
Take PostBus route 323 from Riggisberg or Schwarzenburg to the Gurnigel, Berghaus stop |
Return journey |
With PostBus route 323 from the Gurnigel, Berghaus stop to Riggisberg or Schwarzenburg |
- Detailed description and information on material rental on the Selibühl panoramic trail page
- You can find more snowshoe hikes on the Gantrisch Nature Park site.
