| Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 17 – Münsingen to Rüeggisberg. |
| Length: 12 miles (19 km); |
| Hiking Time: 6 h; |
| Ascent: 3,125 ft (950 m); |
| Descent: 1,850 ft (560 m); |
| Fitness Level: Difficult. |
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 17, #1 – Münsingen to Rüeggisberg. I’m a big fan of big rivers and the Aare River in Switzerland is my kind of river. Contributing water sources stretch as far east as the Joch Pass and as far south as the Jungfrau region. Those water sources flow into the Brienzersee, through the town of Interlocken, and into the Thunensee before forming the Aare where the city of Thun is located. The Aare flows north through Bern and eventually into the Rhine River. After the bridge scenes, I begin the first big climb of the day. The Belpberg rises up in a steep fashion just off the river bank. The climb is worth it as you’ll see in the next video.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 17, #2 – Münsingen to Rüeggisberg. Bern holds an annual onion fest on the 4th Monday of November. I talk about the myth behind the festival, which dates back to the early 1400s. This article gives a more clear history of Bern’s Zibelemärit (Onion Market). https://www.bern.com/en/news-events/n…
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 17, #3 – Münsingen to Rüeggisberg. Up on Belpberg, overlooking the Aare valley about 10 km south of Bern, you can get a great long view of the Bernese Oberland. Sit back and watch the video.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 17, #4 – Münsingen to Rüeggisberg. Using the Earth as a guide, I talk about the peaks in view and the trail ahead.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 17, #5 – Münsingen to Rüeggisberg. Toffen is a little town south of Bern that turns out to be a fun place. Lots of food and history. Make sure to download a high-quality version and feel free to look around in 360 degrees.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 17, #6 – Münsingen to Rüeggisberg. Magnificent Alp views with dramatic storm clouds. This is a favorite of mine and a great memory of the hike.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 17, #7 – Münsingen to Rüeggisberg. Some great Alp views before entering Rüeggisberg. Wow, this little town is well-preserved in tradition. The town is part of the St. James Pilgrimage with the Rüeggisberg Monastery.