Bern · Hiking

Breitlauenen

A 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland.

0.6 mi
one way
1,018 ft
climb
5,420 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Breitlauenen is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,540 ft and 5,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,020 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Stechelberg, about 1.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tanzbödeli, Spitzhorn and Beeswenghoren. Hodrifall and Talbachfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Rütti and Breithorn are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Breitlauenen for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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