Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Brienz by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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From Axalp high above Lake Brienz along a trail flanked by snow-covered wooden sculptures and storm-ravaged forests to the tiny Hinterburgseeli lake, nestled into a mystical hollow and surrounded by towering rock ledges.
5 km
280 m
280 m
2h 25mTour published by:
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| Brienz BE, Bahnhof (08:36) | |
| 155 (37m) | |
| Axalp, Sportbahnen (09:13) |
A snowshoe trek through unspoilt nature beckons below the Niederhorn, between gnarled Swiss stone pines, open meadows and sunny slopes. The backdrop with views over Lake Thun and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland will amaze you.
11 km440 m800 m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (4m) | |
| Interlaken West (09:03) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:35) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (09:53) |
High above Lake Thun the snowshoe trail leads from sunny Aeschiried to the foot of the Morgenberghorn. The views of the fantastic mountain backdrop and deep blue Lake Thun are spectacular.
12 km800 m800 m6h 25mTour published by:
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| Spiez (09:23) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (09:54) |
The remote Usseri Alp area, the superbly situated Bärghuis Schönbüel and the sleepy Alpine village of Breitenfeld – all this is enough to provide a unique hike circuit trail experience.
8 km580 m580 m4h 35m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| Brienz (09:25) | |
| LIX (38m) | |
| Lungern (10:03) |
| Lungern (Turren-Bahn) (10:40) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Turren (10:46) |
It doesn’t always have to be about the Eiger mountain: At the foot of Wetterhorn, this trail winds through snowy meadows and forests towards the Grosse Scheidegg pass.
4 km240 m240 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:04) | |
| R61 (36m) | |
| Grindelwald (09:40) |
| Grindelwald, Bahnhof (09:44) | |
| 121 (15m) | |
| Grindelwald, Oberer Gletscher (09:59) |
In addition to a long, sporty tour, snowshoe hikers can also expect the idyllic landscape of the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere on this trail. The mountain panorama of the Rothorn chain and the Schrattenfluh as well as the high moor area Salwideli are real highlights for nature enthusiasts.
8 km460 m340 m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Brienz BRB (08:36) | |
| 7 (55m) | |
| Brienzer Rothorn (09:31) |
| Brienzer Rothorn (Seilbahn) (09:50) | |
| 2505 (10m) | |
| Sörenberg-Schönenboden (10:00) |
With its steep rock faces and waterfalls plunging hundreds of metres, the Lauterbrunnen Valley leads you into a magical world that already captivated famous writers and filmmakers. The snowshoe trek on the hills surrounding the valley will delight you with views of the mighty peaks of the Bernese Alps, contrasted by charming alpine huts on the sunny slopes.
5 km200 m480 m2h 30mTour published by:
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:04) | |
| R62 (22m) | |
| Lauterbrunnen (09:26) |
| Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof (09:40) | |
| 141 (12m) | |
| Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn (09:52) |
| Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn) (10:06) | |
| 2460 (5m) | |
| Gimmelwald (Schilthornbahn) (10:11) |
A panoramic view like no other: From Leiterhorn, the entire length of the Lauterbrunnen valley can be seen. Another magnificent sight is the view up to Jungfrau mountain and the striking, pyramid-shaped Silberhorn peak.
5 km280 m280 m2h 30mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:04) | |
| R61 (29m) | |
| Grindelwald Terminal (09:33) |
| Grindelwald Terminal (09:43) | |
| GGM (20m) | |
| Männlichen (Gondelbahn) (10:03) |
| Männlichen (Luftseilb. Wengen) (10:10) | |
| 2455 (6m) | |
| Wengen (Männlichenbahn) (10:16) |
This circular tour with start and end point at Chrindli offers a varied hike through the Stockhorn region. Hike up instead of just around the Cheibenhorn peak and you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Alpine summits.
7 km600 m600 m4h 30mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (46m) | |
| Erlenbach im Simmental (09:53) |
| Erlenbach i.S. (Stockhornbahn) (10:20) | |
| 2370 (10m) | |
| Chrindi (10:30) |
In 1957 the female citizens of Unterbäch were the first women in Switzerland to obtain the right to vote – 14 years before it was adopted nationwide. The Frauenzitate-Trail (Trail of Women’s Quotes) is dedicated to these courageous women. On the snowshoe tour from Brandalp to Unterbäch you will find a variety of quotes from world-famous women.
4 km90 m440 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| Spiez (09:23) |
| Spiez (09:38) | |
| IC8 (26m) | |
| Visp (10:04) |
| Visp (10:14) | |
| R91 (4m) | |
| Raron (10:18) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (10:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (10:34) |
