Nostalgic Swiss army bike tour around Lake Thun

Ascension day - as trees and flowers begin to blossom we did not quite feel like going for another day of skiing anymore. However, most pathes and tracks in the forests and mountains are still too wet and swapy to allow a decent mountain bike tour. So we decided to go nostalgic today. Freed our two Swiss army bikes - both around 40 years of age - from spider webs and hit the road around Lake Thun (approx. 55-60 kilometers. Around this time of the year Lake Thun is simply gorgeous. Lush green hills, turquoise water, the snowy mountain ranges in the back and plenty of garden restaurants along the shore... here a few impressions of todays trip.

pic 1: beach bar and restaurant at harbour in Gunten (North shore of Lake Thun)

pic 2: Castle and harbour of Spiez (South shore of Lake Thun)

Kayaking on Lake Thun

It can't just be hiking and biking all the time. Like today, with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) and a humidity similar to a steam room, we suggest a less strenous activity. How about renting a kayak or canoe on Lake Thun. Your ideal starting point could be Neuhaus camp site near Interlaken. Other activities such as wakeboarding, wind surfing, paragliding are also available.

Oh and one other thing. Once on the lake with your kayak, watch out for the larger passenger boats. Their wakes are fun but don't try to demonstrate that you are a superhero.