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Pilgrimage at Lake Thun

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Map / Pilgrimage at Lake Thun
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    The pilgrim hike follows the Swiss Via Jacobi (No. 4) along Lake Thun. It starts at Sundlauenen near Interlaken and leads above the lake past Merligen to the outskirts of Gunten (Schönörtli), where there is a parking lot. The path is well marked.
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    moderate
    Distance 12.2 km
    4:17 h
    462 m
    587 m
    728 m
    562 m
    The route offers varied paths, mostly on the eastern slope above Lake Thun, with many beautiful views. It is relatively easy to walk without strenuous ascents/descents.

    Author’s recommendation

    If you have time, you should visit the Beatus Caves.

    A ride on the cog railway could also be a great experience.

    You can also extend the route from Merligen and walk via Sigriswil, where you can cross a private, therefore fee-based suspension bridge over the Guntenbach ("Gummischlucht"): http://www.wanderland.ch/de/routen/route-026.html

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    moderate
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    moderate

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    562 m
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    http://www.wanderland.ch/de/routen/route-026.html

    https://www.jakobsweg.ch/de/eu/ch/weg/bruenigpass-amsoldingen/

    Roadbook

    The hike starts at the bus stop Sundlauenen-Dorf, first follows along the lake, crosses road 221 (Seestraße), and then climbs to the Beatus Caves. These can be visited for an entrance fee.

    It then continues always following the sign No. 4 (Via Jacobi), passing a quarry, crossing the cog railway from Beatenbucht to Beatenberg (where you can transfer to Niederhorn), and finally reaches the hamlet of Merligen, which is crossed. Then it continues towards Gunten, where you descend towards the lake. Along the lake road to a small parking lot by the lake.

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    by bus Interlaken-Thun. Boat connections are also possible.

    This website offers timetable information:

    http://www.wanderland.ch/de/routen/route-026.html

    Parking

    e.g. in the town center of Gunten

    Coordinates

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    2'627'334E 1'170'741N
    DD
    46.687332, 7.795945
    DMS
    46°41'14.4"N 7°47'45.4"E
    UTM
    32T 407928 5171123
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    closed
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.2 km
    Duration
    4:17 h
    Ascent
    462 m
    Descent
    587 m
    Highest point
    728 m
    Lowest point
    562 m
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