Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Brienz by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Brienz to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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The path goes from Käserstatt to Mägisalp via alpine meadows and enchanting forest passages. Here, winter hikers can always catch a glimpse of the Wetterhorn mountains opposite.
3 km
70 m
190 m
55mTour published by:
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| Brienz (08:53) | |
| R70 (13m) | |
| Meiringen (09:06) |
| Meiringen (Luftseilbahn) (09:38) | |
| 2480 (7m) | |
| Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn) (09:45) |
| Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn) (09:47) | |
| 2481 (12m) | |
| Mägisalp (09:59) |
This winter hiking trail takes you to the most scenic lookout points around Aeschi. Several benches invite you to linger and admire the views. The ever-changing views of the Frutigtal valley, Mount Niesen, Lake Thun and the peaks above the fog line are without equal.
6 km200 m200 m2h 10m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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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 (9m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (09:47) |
Above Lake Thun, a continuous downhill trail from Mount Niederhorn to the hamlet of Waldegg. The combination of snow-covered mountains and views of Lake Thun is unparalleled. Enchanting vistas await you at 1950 metres above sea level.
10 km140 m880 m3h 30mTour 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) |
A one-of-a-kind winter hiking experience with views down into the Lungern valley basin and across to the Bernese Alps. Far away from any hustle and bustle, this Alpine route slowly ascends up around Finsterbüel to the beautifully located, sleepy village of Breitenfeld.
5 km260 m260 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Brienz (09:25) | |
| LIX (38m) | |
| Lungern (10:03) |
| Lungern (Turren-Bahn) (10:40) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Turren (10:46) |
In winter, when the panorama road on the Glaubenbielen Pass is closed, you can experience pure nature here. The view of the Rothorn chain and the traces of wild animals in the snow make you forget about everyday life. The landslide area, which is clearly visible on this route, is also very exciting.
10 km400 m400 m3h 25mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views,Over a pass
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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) |
Romantic winter hiking trail high above Lake Thun, leading past the cantonal recuperation clinic and through glittering winter forests. Enjoy expansive views of the Bernese Alps above the fog line.
9 km240 m240 m3h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (35m) | |
| Thun (09:34) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (09:48) | |
| 32 (20m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Alpenblick (10:08) |
A winter hiking paradise around the small mountain farming village of Habkern, at the foot of the Hohgant and Sieben Hengste peaks, where eagles and lynx dwell. This area, also the source of the Emme River, offers a wealth of impressive views.
4 km130 m130 m1h 30mLandscape: With panoramic views,Along the water
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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 (10:04) | |
| 106 (14m) | |
| Habkern, Post (10:18) |
This route takes you from the Chrindi midway station past Lake Hinterstocken and then up to the idyllic Oberbärgli Alpine huts on Mount Lasenberg. A memorable experience of nature that will gradually make you forget the everyday routine.
3 km200 m200 m1h 15mTour published by:
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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) |
You are in for a wild experience: With the Wildstrubel massif and the wild spikes of Gastlosen in view, the winter hiking trail leads to Bäderegg through snowy meadows over the vast pass landscape.
6 km170 m170 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 3m) | |
| Boltigen (10:10) |
| Boltigen, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 259 (22m) | |
| Jaunpass, Restaurant (10:35) |
After leaving Saanenmöser, winter walkers reach Schönried via a hiking trail with forests on either side. The view on the Horneggli and Schönried is the highlight of this popular route.
5 km110 m140 m1h 30mTour published by:
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| Brienz (08:37) | |
| LIX (17m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 13m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:20) |
| Zweisimmen (10:28) | |
| GPX (15m) | |
| Saanenmöser (10:43) |
