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Hiking ticket Gurnigel–Stockhorn
The classic Gurnigel–Stockhorn high-level trail follows the striking Gantrisch range up to the 2,190-metre Stockhorn summit. Along the way, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Bernese Alps, Lake Thun and the Simmental.
High-level hiking with panoramic views
The route connects the Gurnigel area with the Simmental and follows the impressive Gantrisch range to the Stockhorn. This varied high-level hike offers ever-changing perspectives of the surrounding mountain landscape. At the finish, the magnificent panoramic view from the Stockhorn provides an impressive finale to this classic hike.
Take the BLS from your departure station to "Thurnen". Here you change to Postbus No. 323 (departure 8.35 a.m.) and travel to "Gurnigel, Wasserscheide". This is the starting point of your hike.
The path initially runs along an asphalted and then gravel Alpine road to Alp Obernünene. After this, the ascent to the Leiterepass to 1904 m begins. Once you have arrived at the pass, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view. Only now does the actual Alpine path to the gigantic Gantrisch chain begin. After passing Chuelouenen and Stierehütte, you will reach Oberi Walalp. You can buy a fine piece of Bernese Alpine cheese AOP at the organic Demeter alp, which is dotted with dairy cattle, cows, Alpine pigs and chickens.
The route now runs from Oberi Walalp to the final steep ascent along the north face passage on the Grat and finally to Stockhorn. Here you will be greeted by a glorious panorama just waiting to be enjoyed.
Key data
| Route | Gurnigel Wasserscheide – Leiterepass – Oberi Walap – Stockhorn |
| Distance | 11.1 km |
| Hiking time |
4 hours 30 minutes |
| Degree of difficulty | medium |
| Difficulty level | Trail: medium Fitness: medium |
| Height difference | + 949 m / - 398 m |
After the hike, you will travel by a cable car from the Stockhorn peak to "Erlenbach im Simmental". After walking about 20 minutes to the station, the BLS will bring you back to your home station. The last descent of the Stockhorn cable car with train connection in Erlenbach is at 17.35.
More details about the hike
The hiking ticket "Gurnigel-Stockhorn" is available from around 1 June to 30 October 2026. Given good weather and hiking path conditions, the offer can be extended until mid-November.
Hiking ticket
- CHF 58.00 instead of 72.80 Adults
- CHF 29.00 instead of 36.40 with Half Fare Travelcard
- CHF 16.00 instead of 20.00 with GA Travelcard
- CHF 29.00 instead of 36.40 Children (6 to 15.99 years)
- free Children with Junior Travelcard and Children’s Co-Travelcard
The following services are included in the hiking ticket
- Postbus: outward journey Thurnen station – Gurnigel Wasserscheide
- Stockhorn cable car: Descent Stockhorn – Erlenbach
Where to buy
- BLS Travel Centres
- With the driving staff in the Postbus
Sales on line 323 (08.35 hours) - Postbus sales office Bern
Notes
- Travel to Thurnen or from Erlenbach is not included in the price.
- The hiking ticket is only available for the Postbus connection from Thurnen, station from 8.35 p.m.
- No further discounts are granted to groups.
- The transport services (Postbus, aerial cable car, BLS) are free for children with a Junior Travelcard or Co-Travelcard.
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration
Travel from your departure station with the BLS to "Thurnen". Here you change to the Postbus line 323 (departure at 08.35 hours) and travel to "Gurnigel, Wasserscheide" which is the the starting point of your hike.
The following services are included in the hiking ticket:
- Postbus: Outward journey from Thurnen railway station to Gurnigel Wasserscheide (line 323). The hiking ticket is only valid on the Thurnen, Bahnhof connection from 08.35 hours.
- Stockhornbahn: descent Stockhorn-Erlenbach
- Timetable & tickets to Thurnen
Anita Brechbühl, better known as Travelita, wrote an experience report about the high-altitude hike from Gurnigel to Stockhorn in the summer of 2021:
While the high-altitude hike starts in the Gurnigel area, the Thurnen train station is the actual starting point of the tour. And it is precisely in this tranquil village in the middle of the Gürbe Valley that I grew up. From here, the post bus line 323 transports people who love hiking to the magnificent heights of the Gantrisch Nature Park. Read more
