Today's walk took us from Interlaken along the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee (panoramic path around Lake Thun) to Spiez. The walk around the lake involved quite a lot of climbing, with mountain, lake, forest and farmland views all day.
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| Scenic lake and mountain views from the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
The path started out by the railway station, and followed the train and car corridor west from Interlaken for a few kilometres. It then headed inland, climbing above the lakeside village of Därligen into more peaceful countryside.
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| Australian long-distance walker checking the route on his functioning-again device while his companions are purchasing the day's supplies |
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| The way out was through the train station |
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| And then next to the road and rail lines along the narrow corridor between mountain and river |
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| Along the way we saw this group of school students on a cycling excursion |
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| It wasn't too long before the path left the road and headed inland |
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| A bit of climbing was rewarded with this view of Lake Thun from our breakfast bench |
The path kept on climbing for quite a while. It is called a Panorama Path because of the wonderful panoramas that open out as you walk along. Of course, this entails a bit of uphill walking.
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| Walking on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| Walking on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| Walking on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| Walking on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| Walking on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
There were a few highlights on the way. We had been noticing Alpine strawberries along the paths for the last few weeks, but they were not ripe enough to eat. Today they were.
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| Alpine strawberries |
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| Alpine strawberries |
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| Picking Alpine strawberries - looks like hard work |
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| Picking Alpine strawberries |
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| Picking Alpine strawberries |
The wildflowers were also blooming along the way.
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| Flowers along the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| Flowers along the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
A major attraction along the way is a hanging bridge across a chasm. We were looking forward to seeing it (it is featured in all the tourist promotions for this walk), and it didn't disappoint.
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| Impressive hanging bridge on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| Australian long-distance walkers on the hanging bridge |
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| Australian long-distance walkers on the hanging bridge |
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| Australian long-distance walkers on the hanging bridge |
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| Australian long-distance walkers on the hanging bridge |
We had a lunch break at a panoramic picnic spot, then climbed some more for more panoramic views.
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| Australian long-distance walkers climbing on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| A panoramic picnic spot |
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| Just a bit more climbing to the day's high point |
From there it was all downhill (more or less) through Krattigen to Lake Thun.
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| A panoramic downhill walk towards Lake Thun |
The path then hugs the lake as it goes through Faulensee and on to Spiez, our destination for the day.
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| A panoramic descent |
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| Still descending on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| The last few kilometres of the day were skirting Lake Thun |
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| Scenic Lake Thun |
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| A pleasant lakeside walk |
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| Faulensee jetty, Lake Thun |
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| Two Australian long-distance walkers watching a boat go by on Lake Thun |
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| Nearing the end of the day's walk |
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| Walking along Lake Thun |
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| Australian long-distance walkers dipping their feet in Lake Thun |
We checked in to our hotel near the lake shore in Spiez, bringing to an end another enjoyable day's walk.
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| Approaching Spiez on the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee |
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| Spiez |
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| On to our hotel to complete the day's walk |
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| Day 66 - Birds (yes, the bird camera is back, and so is the great crested grebe) |
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| Day 66 - Elevation Profile |
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| Day 66 - Route |
Day: 66
Distance: 23.52 km
Walking time: 5 hrs 17 mins
Elevation gain: 737 metres
Cumulative distance: 1,426.44
Switzerland distance: 347.64
Switzerland chocolate consumption: 25 blocks
Poem of the Day:
DIBBLE DABBLE
Dibble dabble
Wiggle waggle
Walkers want to play
In the clear blue lake by the castle
walls near the end of an arduous day
Splish splash
Flippity flash
Aussies say G'day
To the slivery sunbeams all around and
the peace found by the bay
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