12^Jul Sat
09:00

Hoi hikers,

Epic ridge hike in Berner Oberland. If you like the Hardergrat, you will like this hike too. A bit more scrambling in the beginning (T5+), but the view will be rewarding.

A very detailed description: https://www.hikr.org/tour/post145913.html

Video (Spoiler!) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI06pMs-cBI&t=112s&ab_channel=PatrikFusko&t=1m52s

Whatsapp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FtxnxkCuX1EDm4hEtQ0ldM?mode=r_c

Weather forecast: sunny

The hike will only take place, if the weather conditions are suitable.

Final decision on 10th July.

Update: The hike will take place.

This is a rather fast paced hike, not suitable for beginners and includes T5 sections with scrambling. Make sure you leave your vertigo at home. Former T5 experience needed.

How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Bern - Mülenen - Niesen Kulm (funicular). Please buy your ticket in advance. (SBB app)

The train (IC1 to Bern) departs at 06:32 from ZH HB. 

Journey by car: Use gps. Note: This is not a roundtrip.

Meeting point:

9:00 AM - Niesen Kulm. 

Hike:

The hike will last ca. 8 hours with a lot of viewpoints (and sweat in the first 5 km).

Short (ca. 20 Min.) picnic lunch break somewhere on the ridge.

The pace will be medium/fast with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.

Equipment:

Proper hiking boots, poles, picnic lunch, snacks, enough water (2,5+ l), sunscreen, proper clothes acc. to the weather, good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.

The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.

By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.

Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).

Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.

If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.

Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.

Frequently asked questions

I don't see the "Join button" - how do I join?

Click on Carpool button, and then Join a car, or Add a car.