Fuchsboden Trail

Snowshoe hikers on the Untergrenchenberg can expect to be greeted by the splendid panorama with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits at its centre. The loop trail then passes the once proud Längschwang farm and the commemorative stone for popular Federal Councilor Willi Ritschard of Solothurn who died there in 1983.

The snowshoe tour begins at the Grenchen, Unterer Grenchenberg bus stop at around 1,300 m, which is also the highest point of the circuit. Restaurant Untergrenchenberg is right by the starting point. The route initially enters the forest, steadily losing altitude. Le Buement lies near the start, although the circuit does not lead to its summit.

Just over halfway round, the lowest point is reached at around 1,180 m. From there, the route climbs again, sweeping in a wide arc through forest and across open meadows. Over the five kilometres, the total ascent is around 200 metres, and just over two hours should be allowed for the circuit. Towards the end, the route once again approaches the houses of Untergrenchenberg. After the final ascent, the circuit closes at the starting point; the Grenchen, Unterer Grenchenberg bus stop is just a few steps away.