The alp lies on the path that leads to the Stockhorn via Steinig Nacki-Furgge-Lasenberg. It is also the starting point for wildlife watching in the Mattenstand-Nüschleten area. The view from the terrace or the parlour is impressive, with the upper part of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz at your feet. High above the entrance to the Simmental, contented herds of cows and cattle graze. A feast for the eyes, just like the view of the lakes on the left and the Niesen ridge on the right - magnificent!

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WAYS TO THE ALP

The alp can be easily reached by car on the goods road (buy a permit at the ticket machine in Reutigen!). On foot from Wimmis station (629 m) around the Simmenfluh to the east and through the Riedwald forest it is about 6.5 kilometres; or from Reutigen post bus stop (622 m) either on the unpaved goods road for 10 kilometres, or on the steep mountain hiking trail in only 4 kilometres.

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COORDINATES

2’610’453/1’170’454

610453/170454

46.68570 N, 7.57520 E

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ALP COMMUNITY

Reutigen

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ALPBEIZLI

Yes

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Opening hours

Open daily from the beginning of June until 20 September (Day of Prayer), 10-16 hrs.

Contact: Sandra Fahrni, 079 771 23 49

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Overnight stays

No

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PRODUCTS OF THE ALP

Bernese Alpine and Hobelkäse AOP, Alpmutschli, goat cheese, dried sausage, dried meat

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SPECIALITIES

Rich snack platelets, meringues with nidle

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SPECIAL

Matten is managed together with the Steinig Nacki alp (Erlenbach municipality, 763-22), which has belonged to the same VZG Bolligen since 1947. The good management does credit to the alp, and the purposefully fertilised pasture soil is striking.

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LEGAL FORM/OWNER

This cooperative alp has been the property of the Bolligen Cattle Breeders' Cooperative since 1920, having previously been leased since 1914. The president is: Andreas Bachofner, Flugbrunnen 409, 3065 Bolligen, Tel. 031 922 03 53.

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GET IN TOUCH WITH THE ALP

Samuel and Sandra Fahrni

Phone Valley 031 849 03 33

Mobile 079 771 23 49

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CONTACT CHEESEMAKER

Sandra Fahrni

Mobile 079 771 23 49

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