Scenic Hikes from Lauterbrunnen

Discover the natural wonders around Lauterbrunnen, all easily accessible by public transport. From the iconic Via Alpina trail starting right in town to the panoramic Lauberhorn Trail with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, these hikes showcase the region's diverse landscapes. Explore lush meadows, dramatic waterfalls, and high alpine paths that wind through some of Switzerland's most breathtaking scenery.

The following hikes are sorted by travel time from Lauterbrunnen, making it simple to plan your adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Via Alpina, Stage 11/20

You are already there! Start directly from 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 14/20

Minimum travel time: 6m to Zweilütschinen, Bahnhof

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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ViaBerna, Stage 13/20

Minimum travel time: 12m to Isenfluh, Dorf

From Saxeten, you climb through the forest and later take a rocky path over two alps, up to the Tschingel mountain basin. This crosses a sloping mountain path. Past the Lobhornhüttli, steep and stony forest paths run down to Sulwald and over another steep step to Isenfluh.

13.0km

1100m

5h 25m

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Lauberhorn Trail

Minimum travel time: 21m to Allmend

Follow the route of the legendary Lauberhorn downhill ski race in the opposite direction in summer. Discover just how high the Hundschopf jump is and how steep the pistes actually are. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau are absolutely unbeatable.

6.0km

820m

260m

2h 50m

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Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 3/4

Minimum travel time: 29m to Interlaken West, Bahnhof

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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Brienzersee Drei Wasserfälleweg

Minimum travel time: 39m to Bönigen, See

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

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	Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof
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ViaBerna, Stage 11/20

Minimum travel time: 48m 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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Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 1/4

Minimum travel time: 1h 1m to Thun, Bahnhof

Starting in the historical town of Thun with its mediaeval castle, the hike takes you past a number of idyllic places including Hünibach and Aeschlen, shortly before you reach the spectacular Sigriswil bridge with its panoramic views high above Lake Thun.

11.0km

640m

400m

3h 40m

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ViaBerna, Stage 12/20

Minimum travel time: 1h 2m to Saxeten, Schulhaus

Across meadows and pastures, it is a leisurely climb to the entrance of the Suld Valley. Then the mountain path, which becomes increasingly narrower, goes up along roaring streams and waterfalls to the Renggli Pass. Over the intensively exploited alps, you descend to the remote mountain village of Saxeten.

17.0km

1200m

950m

6h 10m

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ViaBerna, Stage 15/20

Minimum travel time: 1h 15m to First (Grindelwald)

From the mountain hotel on the Schynige Platte, follow the ridge from Lütschinental to Lake Brienz. With a view of the famous snowy mountains of the Bernese Oberland or the lake down in the valley, you reach the foot of the Faulhorn via narrow mountain paths. The route down to the gondola station on the First is wider.

17.0km

1100m

900m

5h 45m

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