Theme trails in the Diemigtal Nature Park
The Diemigtal theme trails are perfect for actively exploring the unique characteristics of this valley.
As well as enjoying a walk through the picturesque natural setting, on the theme walks you’ll also learn fascinating facts about the culture, flora and fauna, and landscape. Do you know what the Alpine Longhorn Beetle is? Have you ever stood next to an original prize cow from a traditional wrestling competition? How can what was once an ocean become a heritage landscape grazed by cows?
You can easily reach the starting points in the valley by train and post bus.
Go on a hiking tour, stop now and then, enjoy the view, the peace and nature. And in the evening you return home tired but satisfied.
Diemtigtal House Trails
On the trail of traditional Simmental architecture
The Diemtigtal valley owes its impressive collection of buildings to wealthy farmers and skilled craftsmen. The splendid architecture is testament to the flourishing cattle trade and the success of horse-breeding and dates back as far as the 16th century. Each house has its own history and particular features. The Hausweg brochure and the new app are the ideal companions and provide you with all the important information along the way.
The architectural sights are spread along a route of more than 30 kilometres. Since this is too far for one single hike, they are divided into three circular routes, which you can comfortably hike in three to three and a half hours. Those who want to can travel the entire route by e-bike on quiet back roads.
Route 1
Front valley
| Walking route | Oey–Feld–Hasli–Sälbeze–Bächlen–Grund– Diemtigen Dorf–Bergli–Diemtigen Dorf–Oey |
| Distance | 8,9 km |
| Walking time | 3 h |
| Elevation difference | 438 m |
| Difficulty level | easy |
- Further information on route 1 of the Diemtigtaler Hausweg
- Timetable & Tickets by train to Oey-Diemtigen
Route 2
Middle valley
| Hiking route | Horboden–Entschwil–Riedern–Rothbad–Walkenmatte–Rüti–Wattfluh–Horboden |
| Distance | 10,2 km |
| Walking time | 3 h 15 m |
| Elevation difference | 434 m |
| Difficulty level | easy |
- Further information on route 2 of the Diemtigtaler Hausweg
- Timetable & Tickets by train and post bus to "Horboden, Chirel"
Route 3
Rear valley
| Hiking route | Zwischenflüh/Riedli–Oeyen–Boden–Houete–Schwenden/Tiermatti–Kapelle–Kuhrhaus–Schürmatte–Rain–Tiermatti |
| Distance | 11,2 km |
| Walking time | 3 h 15m |
| Elevation difference | 380 m |
| Difficulty level | easy |
- Further information on route 3 of the Diemtigtaler Hausweg
- Timetable & Tickets by train and post bus to "Riedli, Talstation Wiriehorn"
Theme trails
Hiking for the inquisitive
Would you like to discover exciting things about the culture and nature of the Diemtigtal valley whilst you are hiking? Then the following themed trails are perfect for you. Here you will find suggestions for short and easy circular hikes that are enlivened with comprehensible and interesting information, and which are also suitable for children.
Bird trail from red kites to white-throated dippers
Starting at the market square in Oey, the Bird Trail shows you the typical habitats of the Diemtigtal’s native birds and highlights their unique characteristics and specialities. A good 6 km long, the circular trail can also be shortened to a walk of half this length.
Distance: 6.2 km
Elevation difference: 220 m
Start and end point: Market square in Oey
- Weitere Infos zum Vogel-Weg
- Fahrplan & Tickets mit dem Zug bis Oey-Diemtigen
Albert Schweitzer Circular Trail
The virtual theme trail on the Grimmialp is dedicated to what is probably the Diemigtal’s most famous guest. Schweitzer’s visits to the valley, made between 1901 and 1909, had a significant influence on one of his most famous philosophical works, “Reverence for Life”. With the new app, virtual and augmented reality allow you to learn about Schweitzer’s ideas and reflect on what they mean in the current era.
Distance: 5 km
Elevation difference: 120 m
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Starting point: Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp, Schwenden
- Weitere Infos zum Albert Schweitzer Weg
- Fahrplan & Tickets mit Zug & Postauto bis Schwenden, Winteregg
Wrestling Trail Springenboden
Do you know the names of the five associations that make up the Swiss wrestling federation? On the Wrestling Trail at the home of the champion wrestler Kilian Wenger you’ll learn more about the country’s popular national sport, which has stayed true to its traditional roots.
Distance: 2.5 km
Elevation difference: 120 m
Starting point: Haseloch, Springenboden
Notes: The trail is not pushchair-friendly.
From Horboden, there is an on-demand transport service available to take you to Springenboden. Horboden–Springenboden on-demand transport service available for a max. 4 people on request. Please reserve this in good time by calling the number below.
Walk from Horboden to Springenboden: 1 hour 20 mins
- Horboden–Springenboden on-demand transport service: +41 79 616 90 45
- Fahrplan & Tickets mit Zug & Postauto bis Horboden, Chirel
Wiriehorn Geology Trail
The Geology Trail winds around the Wiriehorn mountain and explains how this landscape came into existence. On the trail, walkers can learn fascinating facts about mountain and valley, glacier and water, rock and stone – from ancient eras, 240 million years ago, to the present day.
Distance: 9.2 km without summit ascent (11.5 km with summit ascent)
Elevation difference: 622 m without summit ascent (1,010 m with summit ascent)
Walking time: 3.5 hours without summit ascent (additional 1.5 hours with summit ascent)
Starting and finishing point: Berghotel Wiriehorn, Nüegg
- Weitere Infos zum Geopfad Wiriehorn
- Fahrplan & Tickets mit Zug & Postauto bis Riedli, Talstation Wiriehorn
Kraftort Grimmiwasser Alpine meadow
On the panoramic mountain walk, we reach the Kraftort Grimmiwasser Alpine meadow with its wild High Alpine character. There the little mountain lakes, rare Alpine flowers and the red iron-rich springs act as natural sources of energy.
Distance: 11.5 km
Elevation difference: 670 m
Start and end point: “Grimmialp, Hotel Spillgerten” Postbus stop
- Further information on the Grimmiwasser mountain hike
- Timetable & Tickets by train & post bus to "Schwenden i.D., Grimmialp".
Talwanderweg
Hike along the Fildrich and Chirel rivers
This valley hiking trail follows the Fildrich and Chirel rivers and takes you over 11 bridges, through shady forests, and across lush flower meadows. On hot days, it remains pleasantly cool along the riverbank and in the shade of the trees, so the trail is ideal even in high summer, too. Along the route, five barbecue sites invite you to take a rest and enjoy a picnic. The approximately 15-km-long hiking trail runs away from the road, but does lead to eleven Postbus stops at intervals of between 20 and 40 minutes. This offers you countless shortcut options and hiking variations.
| Hiking route | Sennggiweid (Grimmialp)–Schwenden–Grundwasser–Oey |
| Distance | 15 km |
| Walking time | 4 h |
| Elevation difference | 140 m |
| Difficulty level | medium |
| Catering facilities | 5 Barbecue areas |
- Weitere Infos zum Talwanderweg
- Fahrplan & Tickets mit Zug & Postauto bis «Schwenden i. D., Grimmialp»
Availability Today (Saturday) open
The hiking trails can be followed every day from spring to autumn.
How to get there
Location
Contact
- Naturpark Diemtigtal
- +41 33 681 26 06
- Naturpark Diemtigtal www.diemtigtal.ch
