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Winter Hikes from Brienz by public transport

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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Käserstatt-Mägisalp-Weg

Minimum travel time: 1h 2m to Mägisalp

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.

dist3 km
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asce70 m
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desc190 m
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dura55m

    Tour published by:

    SwitzerlandMobility

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    How to get to Käserstatt-Mägisalp-Weg

    Fastest connection from Brienz to Mägisalp: 1h 2m
    LIX (10m)
    Walk from to
    2480 (7m)
    2481 (10m)
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    2/10

    Grütschalp-Mürren-Weg

    Minimum travel time: 1h 3m to Grütschalp

    Panoramic hiking high above the rugged Lauterbrunnen valley, with fantastic views over the world-famous mountain trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The path ascends gently through light mountain forest and over meadows.

    dist4 km
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    asce190 m
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    desc40 m
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    dura1h 35m

      Tour published by:

      SwitzerlandMobility

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      How to get to Grütschalp-Mürren-Weg

      Fastest connection from Brienz to Grütschalp: 1h 3m
      LIX (17m)
      R62 (22m)
      Walk from to
      2461 (4m)
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      3/10

      Rundweg Aeschi–Aeschiried

      Minimum travel time: 1h 10m to Aeschi b. Spiez, Post

      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.

      dist6 km
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      asce200 m
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      desc200 m
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      dura2h 10m
      • land

        Landscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park

      Tour published by:

      SwitzerlandMobility

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      How to get to Rundweg Aeschi–Aeschiried

      Fastest connection from Brienz to Aeschi b. Spiez, Post: 1h 10m
      LIX (17m)
      IC61 (24m)
      Walk from to
      62 (9m)
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      4/10

      Panoramaweg Niederhorn–Waldegg

      Minimum travel time: 1h 16m to Beatenberg, Waldegg

      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.

      dist10 km
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      asce140 m
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      desc880 m
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      dura3h 30m

        Tour published by:

        SwitzerlandMobility

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        How to get to Panoramaweg Niederhorn–Waldegg

        Fastest connection from Brienz to Beatenberg, Waldegg: 1h 16m
        LIX (17m)
        ICE (4m)
        Walk from to
        101 (18m)
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        Rundweg Habkern

        Minimum travel time: 1h 16m to Habkern, Post

        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.

        dist4 km
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        asce130 m
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        desc130 m
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        dura1h 30m
        • land

          Landscape: With panoramic views,Along the water

        Tour published by:

        SwitzerlandMobility

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        How to get to Rundweg Habkern

        Fastest connection from Brienz to Habkern, Post: 1h 16m
        R70 (22m)
        IC61 (4m)
        Walk from to
        106 (14m)
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        Breitenfeld-Panoramaweg

        Minimum travel time: 1h 21m to Turren

        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.

        dist5 km
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        asce260 m
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        desc260 m
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        dura1h 50m

          Tour published by:

          SwitzerlandMobility

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          How to get to Breitenfeld-Panoramaweg

          Fastest connection from Brienz to Turren: 1h 21m
          LIX (38m)
          Walk from to
          PB (6m)
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          7/10

          Rundweg Heiligenschwendi

          Minimum travel time: 1h 31m to Heiligenschwendi, Alpenblick

          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.

          dist9 km
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          asce240 m
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          desc240 m
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          dura3h 0m
          • land

            Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views

          Tour published by:

          SwitzerlandMobility

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          How to get to Rundweg Heiligenschwendi

          Fastest connection from Brienz to Heiligenschwendi, Alpenblick: 1h 31m
          LIX (17m)
          ICE (35m)
          Walk from to
          32 (20m)
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          Winterwanderweg Oberbärgli

          Minimum travel time: 1h 52m to Chrindi

          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.

          dist3 km
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          asce200 m
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          desc200 m
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          dura1h 15m

            Tour published by:

            SwitzerlandMobility

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            How to get to Winterwanderweg Oberbärgli

            Fastest connection from Brienz to Chrindi: 1h 52m
            LIX (17m)
            IC61 (24m)
            RE8 (15m)
            Walk from to
            2370 (9m)
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            Oeschinensee-Rundweg

            Minimum travel time: 1h 53m to Oeschinen (Bergstation)

            A fairytale like winter wonderland, combined with a thick layer of ice and steep rock faces. Winterhiking at the Oeschinensee impresses with all elements that winter offers.

            dist4 km
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            asce140 m
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            desc140 m
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            dura1h 20m
            • land

              Landscape: With panoramic views,Along the water

            Tour published by:

            SwitzerlandMobility

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            How to get to Oeschinensee-Rundweg

            Fastest connection from Brienz to Oeschinen (Bergstation): 1h 53m
            LIX (21m)
            IC81 (24m)
            RE11 (29m)
            Walk from to
            2410 (10m)
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            10/10

            Jaunpass-Bäderegg-Weg

            Minimum travel time: 1h 58m to Jaunpass, Restaurant

            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.

            dist6 km
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            asce170 m
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            desc170 m
            |
            dura1h 55m

              Tour published by:

              SwitzerlandMobility

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              How to get to Jaunpass-Bäderegg-Weg

              Fastest connection from Brienz to Jaunpass, Restaurant: 1h 58m
              LIX (17m)
              GPX (1h 3m)
              Walk from to
              259 (22m)
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