Justistal (Justis valley)

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The Justistal lies just around the corner from the village of Sigriswil and is an outdoor paradise for walking, mountain biking as well as a great place to stop for a picnic.

The valley is used by local farmers as a commons in summer where they graze their cattle. Local produce as well as a basic offering of food and drinks is available at some farm huts.

By car, follow the signs to Wiler-Beatenberg. There is ample parking in Grön. Maps of the walking trails are available at the reception.

Over 700 years ago, the Justistal was sold to the Interlaken monastery by the then baron Walter von Eschenbach. The local farmers, mainly those from Sigriswil, Beatenberg and Oberhofen, took the alps on lease. For about 3 centuries, the Justistal then consisted of a single alpine cooperative. Later on, the alpine cooperatives were divided up in various steps.