High altitude hike over the Churzenberg

Magnificent high-altitude hike over the long ridge of the Churzenberg. On the way, unique vantage points, a lookout tower with an eventful history, a much-visited restaurant and the oldest church in the Emmental. The starting and end points of the hike are two stately villages with historically remarkable buildings. Sections on hard surface.

From Oberdiessbach station, first to the church and then following the Chise to the cemetery. Here begins the long ascent that has to be overcome to the ridge of the Churzenberg. On the Güggel, a magnificent view to the south. Now begins a two-hour effortless high-altitude hike, with vantage point after vantage point. From Barschwandhubel, the trail first leads through high forest, in which the wounds of the 1999 hurricane "Lothar" can still be seen. At Chnubel, the path leads into open terrain and descends slightly to the front farms of Äbersold. From the second group of houses, a concrete road winds up to the edge of the forest.
Great views to the Alpine rim and across the Aare valley to the Jura. From Ringgis to Müliseile, you can choose between a shady path over the forest ridge and a sunny path through the southern flank, whereby the shady path also offers magnificent views. At the edge of the forest east of Müliseile, there is the option of a ten-minute detour to the 42 m high wooden lookout tower in the Goucherewald, a landmark of the area.
The path further on to the Hotel Chuderhüsi also offers plenty for the eye. Framed by Schrattenflue, Schibengütsch and Hohgant, the Würzbrunnen church is the focus of the view. In a far-reaching loop, the hiking trail bypasses the asphalt and leads past the historically interesting architectural gem directly down to Röthenbach i.E.