Discover Linden

Linden combines a long bathing tradition with hiking, cycling and winter sports. When planning your stay, it is worth considering your travel dates and activities together: skiing depends on there being enough snow, while local history, hikes and local cycling routes offer other options. When looking for a hotel, you can first decide whether you want to focus mainly on history, outdoor activities or winter pursuits.

Bathing Culture and Local History

The Schlegwegbad was first mentioned in official records in 1538. Bathing culture there reached its peak in the 18th and 19th centuries. People from the local community could also afford bathing or drinking cures at the time; these were regarded as one of the earliest forms of holiday in the area. The spring water at Schlegweg, which is rich in iron, was valued for its reputed healing properties. The new spa hotel at Schlegwegbad opened in 1910 and had 120 guest beds at the time.

The Jassbach Mill also has a long history: it was first mentioned in official records in 1531. The Jassbach sawmill made use of water power at an early date. The Birmes farm group consists of two stately farmhouses dating from around 1800. Outbuildings such as small cottages and granaries form a continuous rural streetscape there. The old part of Linden also includes the chalet-style building of the Agricultural Cooperative, with its elaborate carvings. On the occasion of the 700th anniversary of Switzerland in 1991, Linden was given its own anthem.

Hiking and Views

A route description published in 2021 takes the “Distant Views and Summit Vistas in the Pre-Alpine Region” route over Schafegg. From the highest point, the view stretches across the Central Plateau to the Jura heights, over the green hills of the Emmental and towards the rocky Alpine peaks. The “From Linden to the Ringgis Mountain Restaurant” circular hike is 10.9 kilometres long, takes 3:30 hours and climbs and descends 282 metres, leading from Linden via the Ringgis Mountain Restaurant back to the starting point. Trail conditions and access may vary by season; check before setting out on a specific hike.

Cycling and Time Outdoors

For cycling, you can choose between guided mountain bike tours and local cycling routes that you can explore at your own pace. The municipality of Linden’s Vita-Parcours fitness trail is in Chrützholzwald, between Jassbach and Heimenschwand. Numerous fire pits and picnic areas are usually located at forest edges, with views of the mountains and surrounding landscape. So, alongside the routes, you can also plan a break outdoors.

A recurring summer event is the motocross at the oil-drilling site in Linden, which still takes place every summer. Specific event dates may vary; check the dates before your trip.

Winter Sports and Getting There

When there is enough snow, you can ski in Linden. The ski area has a 400-metre-long children’s lift, Lift I, which is 760 metres long with a vertical drop of 140 metres, and Lift II, which is 1,000 metres long with a vertical drop of 180 metres. The Snow Valley Linden ski school offers lessons for children and adults; lesson availability depends on the season.

There are two cross-country ski trails, each 7 kilometres long: one for classic skiing and one for skating. The start and finish are at the ski lift car park. Free parking is available at the valley station. As parking arrangements may change, check the details before you travel.

Linden ski area can be reached by train to Oberdiessbach station, followed by a PostBus to Linden Dorf. Timetables and connections may change; check the service for your travel date. STI bus route 44 connects Oberdiessbach, Linden and Heimenschwand.

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