The Niederhorn at 1,950 metres is reached from Beatenbucht on the edge of Lake Thun, via a cog railway to Beatenberg and then changing to a gondola lift to the peak.
Once at the top station there is a choice of walks, the best of which continues up along the ridge to Burgfeldstand at 2,063 metres with superb views of the Justis valley on one side and a panoramic view of the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau on the other; a 1¾ hour round trip. Alternatively you can walk back down from the top station to Beatenberg in about 3 hours, to pick up the cog railway back to the lakeside.
From Interlaken, travel to Beatenbucht by steamer on Lake Thun, and either return the same way, or take the bus from Beatenbucht back to Interlaken, stopping off at Sundlaunen to visit the St Beatus Caves if you have time.
The St Beatus Caves are situated at the top of a steep footpath leading from the bus stop near Sundlaunen, and have guided tours lasting about 30 mins. Allow about 1½ hours in all including the walk.
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- From Interlaken WEST take the steamer from the jetty by the side of the station to Beatenbucht (20 mins).
- Take the cog railway up to Beatenberg.
- Change to the gondola railway up to the Niederhorn.
- Spend a few hours taking in the scenery, and walking on up the ridge.
- Take the gondola back down to Beatenberg.
- Change to the cog-railway to Beatenbucht.
- Walk or take the bus to The St. Beatus Caves.
- Walk up to the caves and take a guided tour.
- Return to Interlaken by boat.
Hints:
- Travel out from Interlaken by steamer on Lake Thun and return by bus.
- Walk up from the Beatenburg middle-station to the peak in about 3 hours.
- Look out for the mountain goats ("steinbock") perched on the cliff edges.
- Stop off and visit the St. Beatus show caves on the way home, (allow about 1½ hours from the lakeside).
