Höch Gumme round route
The aerial cable car takes about five minutes to ascend the 800 meters in altitude from Lungern to Turren. For those who are not afraid of heights, there is an incredible view of Lungern and Lake Lungern even during the cable car ride.
The route starts first on the asphalt road up to Dundelegg. From here, the path leads steeply uphill to Mändli, where a short stop is worthwhile. The special Mändlikreuz with the Sarneraatal in the background is a great photo subject. The path continues along the ridge, past Arnifirst to the summit. From Höch Gumme, the view of Lake Brienz and the Wetterhorn group is unique. Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau are also clearly visible.
After a short descent, the Berghaus Schönbüel offers a long and well-deserved break. Afterwards, the path continues downhill to Alp Breitenfeld. In summer, regular church services still take place in the alpine chapel. Finally, the descent back to Turren follows.
- 4:05 h
- 11.00 km
- 814 m
- 814 m
- 1,452 m
- 2,202 m
- 750 m
- Start: Turren, mountain station Lungern-Turren-Bahn
- Destination: Turren, mountain station Lungern-Turren-Bahn
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Circular trail
Mountain summit
Refreshment stop
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereLungern is located below the Brünig Pass between Luzern and Interlaken. The National Road A8 is routed around Lungern through a bypass tunnel; please use the Lungern exit before the tunnel. In the village at the church take the turn to Obseestrasse and follow up to a small bridge. After the bridge, Wichelstrasse runs to the valley station on the left.ParkingThere are enough paid parking spaces around the valley station.Public transportationWith the Luzern-Interlaken Express (IR) of the Zentralbahn, you can reach Lungern from Interlaken or Luzern through breathtaking Alpine panorama. The trains run hourly in both directions. About 20 minutes walk lie between the station and the valley station of the cable car. The Lungern-Turren-Bahn offers a SHUTTLE – CALL – BUS (waiting time up to 20 minutes possible). You can register under the telephone number +41 41 679 01 11.
Additional information
Author
Obwalden Tourismus
Organization
Obwalden Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Those who are not yet satisfied with the view after the hike can enjoy a drink with cake on the sun terrace of the Restaurant Turren.
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