Stockhorn
Mountain Alpine peak overlooking Lake Thun with cable car access
The Stockhorn above Lake Thun features a cable car, alpine trails and panoramic viewpoints; hikers and paragliders use it as a base for day trips.
The Stockhorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps near Erlenbach im Simmental in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, with an elevation of 2,190 meters. It is a well-known local summit offering broad views across the Bernese Oberland.
A cable car from Erlenbach brings visitors close to the summit area, which has marked hiking trails, alpine pastures and visitor facilities including a restaurant. The summit plateau provides panoramic views over Lake Thun, the Simmental valley and surrounding alpine peaks.
The mountain has been developed for day tourism and hiking in the 20th century while retaining alpine grazing and mountain-hut character on its slopes.
The Stockhorn overlooks the Simmental and the Lake Thun region and is readily reached from nearby Erlenbach and neighbouring towns in the Bernese Oberland.
- Elevation: Elevation is 2,190 meters above sea level, making it a prominent local summit in the Bernese Oberland.
- Access: A cable car from Erlenbach provides the primary public access route to the summit area, with walking trails and visitor facilities at the top.
What to See #
- Summit plateau: The summit plateau offers panoramic viewpoints and walking routes with views toward Lake Thun, the Bernese Alps and the Simmental valley.
- Cable car access: Aerial lift infrastructure connects the village of Erlenbach im Simmental to the Stockhorn summit area, providing public access for day visitors and hikers.
How to Get to Stockhorn #
Take the cable car from Beatenberg to the Stockhorn summit. Beatenberg is accessible by road from Interlaken or via regional trains and a connecting bus. Check the Stockhorn website for cable car timetables.
Tips for Visiting Stockhorn #
- Take the aerial cable car from Beatenberg for the easiest ascent-the upper station is a short walk from the summit facilities.
- Weather can change quickly-bring wind protection even in summer.
- Hike routes vary; the Stockhorn ridge offers alpine meadows and panoramic views of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps.
Best Time to Visit Stockhorn #
The Stockhorn is a 2,190 m mountain in the Bernese Oberland offering panoramic views over Lake Thun and the Alps. Accessible by cable car from Beatenberg.
Weather & Climate near Stockhorn #
Stockhorn's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1369 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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