Discover a variety of hiking trails easily accessible from Brienz by public transport. From lakeside paths along the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz to alpine routes with breathtaking mountain views, these hikes offer something for every nature enthusiast. Explore charming waterfalls, historic sites, and lush forests as you venture through the picturesque Bernese Oberland.
The following hikes are sorted by travel time from Brienz, allowing you to plan your adventure based on your schedule and preferences. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
Much more on ovunta.com/en/map
Brünig boasts views of an impressive mountain panorama, featuring the high peaks of the Bernese Oberland and snow all year round. The route crosses sunny valley slopes above the shimmering turquoise waters of Lake Brienz, surrounding you with extraordinarily beautiful scenery.
30km
860m
1300m
8h 15m
Landscape: Along the water,Over a pass,With panoramic views
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
The ViaJacobi leads from the Bodensee to Genève as part of the European Jakobsweg (Route of St. James). Lined by churches, monasteries and chapels, it offers a fabulous hiking experience along historic paths through a diverse cultural landscape.
450km11900m11800mLandscape: With panoramic views
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Brienz (09:02) | |
| R70 (2m) | |
| Brienz West (09:04) |
Following the course of the Mülibach stream you reach the waterfall of the same name above Iseltwald. The well-maintained hiking trail leads through partially open terrain to the Giessbach Falls. The last section leads along the lakeshore to Brienz.
12km440m440m3h 25mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
The trail has something to suit all tastes: lakeside sections and meadows, woodlands and craggy cliffs. The highlights of the hike include the three waterfalls, the incredible colour of Lake Brienz and a historic hotel (Grand Hotel Giessbach) resembling a fairy-tale castle.
19km760m760mLandscape: Along the water
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Brienz BE, Bahnhof (08:36) | |
| 151 (1m) | |
| Brienz BE, Glyssibach (08:37) |
Through Alpine flora to Tannalp with dairy, inn and lake. The ridge hike over Balmeregghorn, with wonderful views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau is truly impressive. Muggenstutz the dwarf and a sculpture garden promise variety on the way to Meiringen.
22km740m1950m7h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Over a pass
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
The Via Alpina crosses 14 of the most beautiful Alpine passes. Straight through seven Swiss cantons with a vast variety of culture, geology and topography. Wide roads end in high ridge trails. The route is lined with one of the world’s most diverse variety of flora and fauna.
390km23500m24800mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Over a pass,With panoramic views
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
After the rock barrier with the Reichenbach Falls, the trail follows the valley floor. We hike past the nostalgic Rosenlaui Hotel and glacier gorge, enchanted by the Wetterhorn. The route then crosses beautiful moorlands over the Grosse Scheidegg to Grindelwald in the heart of the Jungfrau region.
23km1550m1100m8h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Brienz (08:53) | |
| R70 (13m) | |
| Meiringen (09:06) |
Flüeli offers magnificent views. The varied and pleasant route runs along the shores of Lake Sarnen and Lake Lungern and, from the Lungern church, the Brünig-Saumweg archaeology theme trail, which has been used as a pilgrimage route for a long time.
23km820m560m6h 40mLandscape: Along the water,Over a pass
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
High above the Lungernsee lake, passing quaint alp chapels, the path climbs to Älggialp and the geographical centre of Switzerland. Over a rock barrier to the lake plateau of Melchsee-Frutt at a lofty altitude, goal of rest and recreation seekers in summer and winter.
24km1900m1000m8h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
This six-day tour leads from Mount Pilatus via the geographic centre of Switzerland to Melchsee-Frutt and the Stanserhorn, always at lofty heights with fantastic views of countless Alpine peaks and dozens of mountain lakes.
99km6300m6500mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Tour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Brienz (09:25) | |
| LIX (25m) | |
| Brünig-Hasliberg (09:50) |
