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Diemtigtal House Trail «Front of the valley»
Nature Trail
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Naturpark Diemtigtal
Naturpark Diemtigtal
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Blick auf Dorf DiemtigenPhoto: Martin Wymann / Naturpark Diemtigtal
Thanks to far-sighted local planning, the municipality of Diemtigen has successfully preserved the character of the valley's settlements. As a result of its efforts, it was awarded the Henri-Louis Wakker Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society in 1986.
easy
Distance 9.1 km
3:00 h
437 m
437 m
964 m
670 m
The three house trails lead you to the most magnificent houses.
The oldest houses in the Diemtigtal date from the 16th century. However, it is the buildings from the second half of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century which lend the landscape its special character. The Diemtigtal owes its magnificent buildings to a combination of prosperous farmers and talented craftsmen, including renowned carpenters such as the master carpenter Hans Messerli (1720-1806).
The three house trails «Front of the valley», «Middle of the valley» and «Rear of the valley» show you the most impressive houses and their stories.
The oldest houses in the Diemtigtal date from the 16th century. However, it is the buildings from the second half of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century which lend the landscape its special character. The Diemtigtal owes its magnificent buildings to a combination of prosperous farmers and talented craftsmen, including renowned carpenters such as the master carpenter Hans Messerli (1720-1806).
The three house trails «Front of the valley», «Middle of the valley» and «Rear of the valley» show you the most impressive houses and their stories.
Author’s recommendation
Can also be done in an e-bike day tour: combine all three trails and rent an e-bike from the Diemtigtal Nature Park office.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
964 m
Lowest point
670 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
0.1 km
Forested/wild trail
2.5 km
Path
0.3 km
Road
6 km
Unknown
0.2 km
Safety information
The hike leads mainly along side roads (car traffic).Tips and hints
A flyer with an overview map and information in English about the magnificent buildings is available from the Diemtigtal Nature Park office. You can also find exciting background information on the houses along the trail in our > App.Naturpark Diemtigtal
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
Phone +41 33 681 26 06
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch
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Start
Oey-Diemtigen railway station (669 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'610'782E 1'167'666N
DD
46.660143, 7.579511
DMS
46°39'36.5"N 7°34'46.2"E
UTM
32T 391324 5168378
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Destination
Oey-Diemtigen railway station
Turn-by-turn directions
Follow the brown signs of the Diemtigtal House Trail from Oey-Diemtigen station to the Wiedmer shoe shop and turn right here towards Wilerau. Then follow the road up to the village of Diemtigen. The first house on the path is in Styg, before you reach a multitude of magnificent houses in the village of Diemtigen. Here the signposted detour towards Bergli is worthwhile before you tackle the descent to the valley road. After changing sides of the road and the valley, you reach the village of Bächlen after a short ascent. Pass the impressive "Sälbeze-Huus" and walk via Hasli and Feld back to Oey-Diemtigen station. The trail is marked with brown direction signs.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Oey-Diemtigen stationGetting there
Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluhtunnel turn left direction Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtalstrasse into the valley for 4 km to the village of Oey.Parking
Free parking is available on the market square (200 metres after the level crossing on the right-hand side). Alternatively, there is paid parking at Oey-Diemtigen railway station.Rates for parking at Oey-Diemtigen railway station:
4 hrs. Fr. 4
5 hrs. Fr. 4.50
6 hrs. Fr. 5
7 hours Fr. 5.50
8 hrs. Fr. 6
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'610'782E 1'167'666N
DD
46.660143, 7.579511
DMS
46°39'36.5"N 7°34'46.2"E
UTM
32T 391324 5168378
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
- Sturdy shoes
- Clothing appropriate to the weather
- Food and drinks for the road
Difficulty
easy
Distance
9.1 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
437 m
Descent
437 m
Highest point
964 m
Lowest point
670 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- Waypoints
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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