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Kileystrasse 543, 3757 Schwenden im Diemtigtal
Snowshoe Tour Galmschibe
1 day
Tour in the Diemtigtal
Ascent with summit view
About 6 hours of hiking time
Key info
No prior experience in snowshoeing is required
A love for nature and movement
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
Out here, it's just you, the snow, and the endless peace of the winter mountains. An experience far from the crowds.
This snowshoe tour leads through dense winter forest, past snow covered alpine huts up to the Galmschibe. The view from the summit spans the entire Diemtigtal. Peaceful, challenging, and full of nature moments: A tour for everyone who wants to experience and enjoy winter landscapes away from the crowds.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
6.5 km
Ascent
+1050 m
Descent
-1050 m
Walking time
6 hrs
Arrival
We meet and start our tour in Fildrich with a brief equipment check.
Ascent
Once everyone is ready, we set off; first on flat terrain, then gently ascending towards Chilei. Within minutes, we are deep in the winter forest, and with each step, it gets quieter. The terrain becomes steeper, and we zigzag up the slope in tight turns. Step by step, we gain altitude. Soon the view opens up, and we pass the first alpine huts, buried deep in snow. Time for a short break: From here, we look across the valley to where Rauflihorn and Türmlihorn shine in the winter sun. The broad ridge of the Galmschibe stretches gently upward.
Summit
After the last challenging stretch, the panorama opens up: The peaks of the Bernese Oberland rise high above the Diemtigtal. A sip of hot tea from the thermos, a deep breath: this moment is all ours.
Descent
The descent follows the same route. At a leisurely pace, we head back down to the valley. After about 6 hours of new experiences, we reach the starting point again: with tired legs and beautiful memories.
What's included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Hiking boots or winter boots
Robust snow shoes with tele crampons
Gaiters (optional)
Technical Equipment
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Backpack 20-25 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Hiking boots or winter boots
Robust snow shoes with tele crampons
Gaiters (optional)
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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