Scenic Trails Around Lake Brienz

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.

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Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg

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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.

19.0km

760m

760m

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Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 3/4

Minimum travel time: 26m to Interlaken West

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.

20.0km

740m

5h 50m

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ViaBerna, Stage 14/20

Minimum travel time: 39m to Zweilütschinen

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.

10.0km

1350m

480m

5h 0m

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Chaltenbrunnen-Hochmoorweg

Minimum travel time: 40m to Zwirgi

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.

14.0km

880m

1100m

5h 0m

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ViaBerna, Stage 18/20

Minimum travel time: 41m to Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn)

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.

19.0km

1500m

720m

6h 50m

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ViaBerna, Stage 11/20

Minimum travel time: 47m to Spiez, Schiffstation

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.

20.0km

680m

360m

5h 25m

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Via Alpina, Stage 11/20

Minimum travel time: 49m to Lauterbrunnen

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.

20.0km

1150m

1400m

6h 40m

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ViaBerna, Stage 19/20

Minimum travel time: 52m to Gadmen, Post

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.

12.0km

600m

1250m

4h 20m

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ViaBerna, Stage 20/20

Minimum travel time: 52m to 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.

10.0km

1150m

130m

4h 0m

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Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 16/32

Minimum travel time: 53m to Giswil

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.

18.0km

700m

1350m

5h 45m

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