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.
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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.
19km
760m
760m
Landscape: Along the water
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Starting in Interlaken, the hike hugs Lake Thun before continuing on via Därligen to the Meielisalp up above Leissigen. Enchanting panoramic views are provided by the suspension bridge over the Spissibach stream. Finally, the route continues past Faulensee via Krattigen. The end point for this stage is Spiez with its vineyards and castle – the latter, towering over the town, serves as its characteristic symbol.
20km740m740m
5h 50mLandscape: Along the water,Onto an alp,Over a suspension bridge,Past castles,With panoramic views
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| Brienz | |
| (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost |
| Interlaken Ost | |
| (4m) | |
| Interlaken West |
From Isenflue, the old mule track runs down steeply through wild mountain forest to Zweilütschinen. After Gündlischwand, up to the other side of the U-shaped Lauterbrunnen Valley. The path to Alp Schwand is steep and full of hairpin bends. See the view of the Oberland 4000-m-high peaks, then on to Schynige Platte.
10km1350m480m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Brienz | |
| (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost |
| Interlaken Ost | |
| (12m) | |
| Zweilütschinen |
An attractive circular hike to the most elevated high moor in Europe with countless small ponds and little lakes. The hike is distinguished by a magnificent view of the Hasliberg and the final crescendo at the Reichenbach waterfall.
14km880m1100m5h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Brienz | |
| (12m) | |
| Meiringen |
| Meiringen, Bahnhof | |
| (14m) | |
| Zwirgi |
A long ascent from Hasliberg-Reuti leads through forests and across alpine farms to the Planplatten ridge. Along the steep mountain flank of the Rothorn, still following the ridge, you arrive at the Tannalp. Via the rock path down through Spycherflüö, you reach the historic Engstlenalp spa building with its lake.
19km1500m720m6h 50mTour published by:
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| Brienz | |
| (11m) | |
| Meiringen |
| Meiringen (Luftseilbahn) | |
| (7m) | |
| Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn) |
You leave Thun through the park-like shore landscape towards Gwatt. Above Lake Thun, crossing the Kander Gorge, you reach Spiez via meadows and forests. Following the idyllic path to Faulensee, you finally leave the shore here. The destination is the village of Aeschi with a view of the Niesen and the lake.
20km680m360m5h 25mTour published by:
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| Brienz | |
| (22m) | |
| Interlaken Ost |
| Interlaken Ost | |
| (19m) | |
| Spiez |
The climb to Kleine Scheidegg over undulating meadows is gentle, the rock and ice scenery of the Eiger North Wall close and awe-inspiring. Sunny high-level trail to Wengen, then deep into the Lauterbrunnen Valley with its vertical walls and spectacular waterfalls.
20km1150m1400m6h 40mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Brienz | |
| (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost |
| Interlaken Ost | |
| (22m) | |
| Lauterbrunnen |
From the Engstlenalp, you climb up to the Sätteli, crossing via an exposed mountain path on the northern flank of the Gadmerflüö. The mountain path descends steeply down to the Tällihütte and follows the mountain flank into the Gadmen Valley. At the end, it zig-zags steeply down to Gadmen.
12km600m1250m4h 20mTour published by:
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| Brienz | |
| (10m) | |
| Meiringen |
| Meiringen | |
| (7m) | |
| Innertkirchen Grimseltor |
| Innertkirchen, Grimseltor | |
| (19m) | |
| Gadmen, Post |
On the old mule track from Gadmen through the gorge and moor landscape, you climb up to Hotel Steingletscher. Views of Lake Stein and the retreating glacier open up on the way to the Susten Pass. Here at the border with the canton of Uri, the final stage of the ViaBerna ends.
10km1150m130m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Brienz | |
| (10m) | |
| Meiringen |
| Meiringen | |
| (7m) | |
| Innertkirchen Grimseltor |
| Innertkirchen, Grimseltor | |
| (19m) | |
| Gadmen, Post |
Worthwhile tour over the head of the Glaubenbielen Pass with superb views of the Sarnersee lake and Titlis summit. From time to time you meet the pass road but also repeatedly find quiet sections at Alpoglen or Pörterwald.
18km700m1350m5h 45mLandscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Brienz | |
| (53m) | |
| Giswil |
