Discover Dürrenroth

Dürrenroth lies in the Emmental between Huttwil and Sumiswald. The village is situated on a terrace above the Rotbach valley. To the north, the municipal boundaries extend to the ridges of Chabisberg; to the south lies the wooded Oberwald, a spur of the Napf. The landscape and historic village centre give your trip two distinct focal points.

Hiking and experiencing the landscape

One specific route follows the Way of St. James through Dürrenroth: the 12-kilometre high-altitude hike is rated moderate and follows the Way of St. James pilgrimage route for most of its length. In Dürrenroth, hikers can refill their water bottles at a drinking fountain or stop at an inn. Check the latest route details before setting out.

The wider region also provides a setting for excursions. It is shaped by the ridges of the Napf foothills and the valleys between them, and is considered a hiking area. Hamlets with imposing farmhouses, cool forests and refreshing streams invite exploration. Alongside the clearly defined Way of St. James hike, you can plan time to experience the varied landscape as a distinct part of your stay.

Historic village centre and buildings

Dürrenroth has a historic village centre. The church dates from 1486; its bell is dated 1392. Inside is a post-Gothic baptismal font from 1562. These three dates point to different periods in the church’s history and make it a specific place to visit for anyone interested in historic buildings.

Other buildings also reflect the history of the village. The Kreuzstock once served as a stagecoach station. The former Gasthof Kreuz is a late-Baroque timber-frame building with a mansard hip roof, dating from 1806. The Gasthof Bären is a late-Baroque timber-frame building from around 1750; it has an extension with a Belle Époque ballroom. The Bären restaurant is considered a historic inn and was named “Historic Restaurant of the Year 2000.” The Alte Mühle on the Rotbach dates from 1758.

Dining, wellness and getting around

At the Bären, the historic building is paired with practical amenities for a stay. The public wellness area includes a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, infrared sauna with Himalayan salt, steam sauna, ice fountain and an outdoor bubbling hot tub. As facilities may change, check the latest details before booking. The menu at the Landgasthof Bären features traditional, creative, vegetarian and hearty dishes made with regional products; the food offering may also change.

There is a bus stop directly in front of the Bären, with a bus route to Sumiswald and Huttwil. Dürrenroth is served by public transport; check the current timetable for your journey. The village continues to offer most everyday services for its approximately 1,100 residents and its many excursionists and holidaymakers. The butcher, cheese dairy and bakery are known and appreciated throughout the region and beyond for their quality. The village cheese dairy can send you your own cheese after several weeks of care and maturing; this offer may change.

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