Hiking, walking and jogging around the crystal-clear lake Brienz
Discover rushing waterfalls, mystical forests, breathtaking peaks, and idyllic meadow landscapes. Numerous hiking trails around the villages offer something for everyone: proper hikes, walking paths, and jogging routes. Choose the one that suits you best. For more information, visit this homepage, and printed hiking maps are available at the tourist office.
Three Waterfalls Trail
The Three Waterfalls Trail takes you from Bönigen via Iseltwald and the Giessbach Falls to Brienz. As the name suggests, you will pass three waterfalls along the way: Erschwandbach, Mülibach, and Giessbach. You can also hike the trail in stages and combine it with a boat, train, or bus ride.
Iseltwald
Discover the highlights of Iseltwald on this engaging village tour: Seeburg, Schnäggeinseli, and Mülibachfall.
This circular route takes you to the Mülibach Falls, where a bench behind the waterfall invites you to take a moment to pause.
The Senggflue Trail takes you to the Senggflue vantage point, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Iseltwald and the bay.
The path winds through the forest, passing the rocks, to the Farnihubel viewpoint.
This panoramic circular trail offers stunning views of the small fishing village and Lake Brienz.
One of the most beautiful lakeside paths in Switzerland takes you from Iseltwald along the shores of the turquoise-colored Lake Brienz to the Giessbach Falls.
This somewhat more challenging tour rewards you with a magnificent panoramic view, stunning views of Lake Brienz, and, in particular, the unique cultural landscape of Bättenalp. This landscape was awarded the Cultural Landscape Prize in 2007, which honors particularly beautiful and valuable cultural landscapes.
Bönigen
Discover fascinating facts about the old houses and customs of Bönigen from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The map, with a detailed description of the houses, is available at the tourist office or in the PDF below. Alternatively, you can also experience the Historic Houses Trail with our Smar Trail on your own smartphone. We would also be happy to organize a guided village tour for your group. At the end of the tour, you can learn more about Bönigen's past at the ‘Alte Pinte’ village museum.
House descriptions PDF
Follow the lakeside promenade from Interlaken Ost to Bönigen, or vice versa. Enjoy the stunning views of Lake Brienz and the river Aare.
Discover the Aenderbergbrügg, a beautiful covered wooden bridge, on this circular hike. The trail follows the Lütschine River and loops back across picturesque meadows.
Take a walk through the forest up to Haslerenegg and sign the summit register!
This circular hike takes you partly through the forest to the Erschwanden Falls, offering beautiful views along the way.
This circular hike takes you through the upper village and includes a panoramic ascent to Sytiberg, reaching 946 metres.
This jogging route takes you from Bönigen up to Sytiberg via the historic Hausweg. The trail winds through dense forests and across lush green fields.
This varied route takes you along the lake and the Lütschine, passing a deer enclosure and a farm. It also includes easy ascents with scenic views, sections through fields and forests, as well as short trail running stretches.
Themed and Adventure Trails
The themed and adventure trails offer you the opportunity to get out into nature and combine hiking with discovering and experiencing a specific theme. Fancy taking on the role of a detective to solve a gripping mystery, or would you rather go on a treasure hunt and crack tricky puzzles? Or perhaps you'd prefer a hike that indulges you with culinary delights? These themed and adventure trails create unique experiences and allow hikers to engage with their surroundings in a whole new way.
In the Jungfrau Region and around Interlaken, you'll find a wide range of exciting adventures to choose from!
In the digital outdoor experience KrimiSpass, you take on the role of a detective and solve an exciting murder case. Equipped with your smartphone, you follow clues, question suspects and uncover the truth.
Please note: KrimiSpass is available in German only.
Would you like to experience the Historic House Trail digitally? With our SmartTrail, you can easily explore it using your own smartphone. Simply scan the QR code or follow the link to be guided from post to post. On site, exciting information will automatically appear on your screen. Enjoy an interactive tour of Bönigen’s richly decorated historic houses!
The treasure hunt in Bönigen is an exciting family adventure where children and adults solve puzzles together. As you explore Bönigen on foot, you'll uncover clues along the way. At the end, a four-digit code from the puzzles unlocks the treasure chest at the tourist office—where a small reward awaits!
Experience the perfect combination of nature and flavour on the Tüürli tasting hike. This scenic walk leads from Interlaken Ost along the River Aare to Lake Brienz. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Hotel Oberländerhof in Bönigen before continuing by boat to Ringgenberg. From there, the return journey takes you along the right bank of the Aare back to Interlaken.
Tüürli Tasting Walk Interlaken
Wandern in Gesellschaft
Experience nature in a special way with the llama trekking tours. This unique hiking experience will inspire you. Be captivated by the serenity of the llamas and enjoy nature in a relaxed atmosphere.
Guided hikes
The experienced guides at Swiss Local Guide specialise in exciting hikes and unforgettable nature experiences in breathtaking landscapes. They will take you to spectacular waterfalls and along hidden trails, ensuring every tour becomes a memorable adventure.
Further information and bookings: Local Guide
Mountain hikes in the region
The Jungfrau Region offers a variety of breathtaking hikes suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers. Discover the beauty of nature and enjoy the spectacular views. With our hiking suggestions, we would like to provide you with an insight into the region's hiking paradise. Each of these routes offers unforgettable experiences and unique vistas.
Our suggestions are just a small part of what the region has to offer. Be inspired by the variety of hiking trails and explore the impressive landscapes the region has in store!
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The hike from the Niederhorn to the Gemmenalphorn is a highlight with an impressive panorama. With a bit of luck, you may even spot chamois, ibex, and marmots along the way.
There are two ways to reach Niederhorn:
- Take the bus to Beatenberg, then ride the cable car up to Niederhorn.
- Alternatively, take the bus to Beatenbucht, then the railway to Beatenberg, followed by the gondola lift to Niederhorn.
The Lobhornhütte is a popular destination for hikers, accessible via numerous trails. We have chosen the route from Saxeten. This spectacular hike starts in the picturesque mountain village of Saxeten, which you can reach bus from Wilderswil, and takes you over Bällenhöchst to the Lobhornhütte.
From Saxeten, the ascent begins through lush alpine meadows and forests. The climb to Bällenhöchst requires a good level of fitness, but it rewards you with a breathtaking panorama of the Bernese Oberland. From the summit, the trail continues towards the Lobhornhütte, offering stunning views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, the Eiger, and the Jungfrau, with each step revealing more of these majestic peaks.
In this hiking suggestion, we've put together three hikes to create an impressive day tour. You can reach the starting point at Männlichen via Grindelwald Terminal or Lauterbrunnen-Wengen.
Total distance: 14.7 km
Total hiking time: 5.00 hours
Enjoy the unique mountain panorama at Männlichen. The first part of the hike takes you from Männlichen along the Panorama tail to Kleine Scheidegg.
The hike continues along the Jungfrau Eiger Trail to the Eiger Glacier station. The Fallbodensee lake, with its benches, invites you to take a refreshing footbath.
(The hike is described in reverse)
From the Eiger Glacier station, you can continue the hike along the Eiger Trail to Alpiglen. The trail takes you over scree slopes at the foot of the north face, past an impressive waterfall, to the Berghaus and Alpiglen railway station. Enjoy the marvelous view of the valley and the infamous north face of the Eiger throughout the hike.
From Alpiglen, take the train back to Interlaken Ost via Grindelwald Grund.
This breathtaking high-altitude hike takes you from the Schynigen Platte via the Faulhorn to First.
You can reach the starting point on the Schynigen Platte by train from Wilderswil. From Iseltwald and Bönigen, you can reach Wilderswil by bus to Interlaken Ost and then take the train to Wilderswil, where you need to change to the train to Schynige Platte.
The train journey on the nostalgic railway is a highlight in itself. The impressive mountain hike offers breathtaking views of the Bernese Alps, Lakes Thun and Brienz, and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau triumvirate. The route runs across alpine meadows, rugged mountain paths, and leads over the summit of the Faulhorn, which offers spectacular panoramic views.
This varied and somewhat challenging hike takes you past the Pochtenfall up to the Rengglipass. The magnificent alpine meadows and wonderful views invite you to take a breather. The ascent to the Morgenberghorn continues, with the breathtaking panorama compensating you for the exertions. The descent via Brunni once again requires maximum concentration.
Take the bus to Interlaken and then the train to Spiez. In Spiez, change to the bus to Aeschi. From Aeschi, you reach the Suldental, where the hike begins.
