Stockhorn – the hiking paradise in the Bernese Oberland

The starting point of the hike is the Stockhorn mountain station. Once there, you should definitely make a detour to the panoramic viewing platform on the north face of the Stockhorn. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking view from Lake Thun to Jura. On clear days, the view even extends as far as Alsace and the southern Black Forest. You can also top up your energy levels before the hike in the Stockhorn panoramic restaurant.

With views of over 200 mountain peaks from Titlis to Moléson, the hiking trail leads from the Stockhorn via Stockenfeld to Oberstockenalp. Oberstockenalp is both an alpine dairy and a restaurant. Enjoy a break on the wonderful sun terrace or in the cosy restaurant. If you like, you can take a detour from here to Oberstockensee lake.

The trail now leads through a sparse fir forest and past karst fields down to the idyllic Hinterstockensee lake. Benches by the lake invite you to linger just that bit longer. Next, the trail leads a short way up to the Chrindi middle station, where you can stop off at the Chrindi restaurant before taking the cable car back down to Erlenbach i.S.

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This route offers an interesting alternative for sure-footed hikers with a head for heights.

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A leisurely hike through the forest down to the Hinterstockensee lake.

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A less-frequented trail with spectacular views.

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This route leads from the Chrindi middle station down to the village of Erlenbach i.S.

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On a short walk from the Stockhorn mountain station to the summit, you can explore the beautiful flora of the Stockhorn area. Around 95 different plant species can be found on the summit trail. Each species is labelled with a yellow name tag. A feast for the eyes, even for people who aren't flower enthusiasts. Every spring, the nature trail is redesigned, and the nameplates are redistributed. New plants are also featured, which were not there the previous year.

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The book «Die bunte Pflanzenwelt des Stockhorngebietes» (The colourful flora of the Stockhorn region) by W. Strasser is available for CHF 10.00 at the valley station.

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Educational hike for young and old

Inhale the scents, hear the bird calls, and read the tales – on the Adventure Trail you will discover the habitats on the Stockhorn.

The Adventure Trail consists of 16 stations along the circular route around the two Stockensee lakes. Independent exploration and experience, enjoyment and pleasure are the main focus here. The path takes you from the middle station at Chrindi along well-maintained hiking paths to Oberstockenalp, the Oberstocken Lake and back via Vorderstockenalp to the starting point of Chrindi.

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A 70-page accompanying brochure produced by the University of Bern offers you background information on the individual topics. This and an overview map are available free of charge at the Stockhornbahn cable car.

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The «No Limits» hiking trail that leads around the Hinterstockensee lake was designed to be accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. This way, people with restricted mobility can likewise enjoy the landscape unhindered.

Four electrically powered, all-terrain «Mountain Drive» wheelchairs can be hired for CHF 25.00 from the Chrindi middle station. An intelligent chassis with electric drive ensures that the wheelchair can be manoeuvred safely off-road. The driver must be able to switch over to the wheelchair independently or be assisted by a trained attendant. Stockhornbahn staff are not permitted to help people into the wheelchair. The driver must also be familiar with handling joystick-controlled wheelchairs.

Trail no. 8, the Hinterstockensee circular trail, is wheelchair-accessible. The circular route has some areas that are challenging for wheelchairs and require careful manoeuvring. 
You overcome a height difference of +- 85 metres and pass through two tunnels and over a bridge. The trail must be travelled in an anti-clockwise direction.

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Please note: The «No Limits» circular lake trail should only be attempted with the «Mountain Drive Stockhorn» special wheelchairs. We strongly advise against travelling with your own wheelchair for safety reasons.

Hike with children and solve the fun puzzle

There are 10 posts along the circular lake trail where letters are hidden. At the end of the quiz, you should hopefully have the word that is the solution. Just like a treasure hunt, there are all sorts of adventurous things to discover along the way. All of a child's senses and natural curiosity are awakened on this diverse trail. They can climb, play and romp along the way.

The booklet for filling in the solution is available in the brochure stand at the valley station.

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