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.
Stockhorn at a Glance#
Address: Stockhorn cable car base: Beatenberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Website: https://www.stockhorn.ch/
About Stockhorn#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 118 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 122 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 2° | 114 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 126 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 132 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
