Hiking trail Brienz - Iseltwald

Region : Bernese Oberland Duration : 2h45 Distance : 10 km, 6.2 miles Category : average User rating : 8

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Introduction

The highlight of this route is the Giessbach waterfall. About 2 km (1.2 miles) of the route to Giessbach runs through a narrow motorway to Axalp and Giessbach. This isn’t a very busy road, but you should pay attention to the traffic using it. After having left this road, you will descend along the spectacular Giessbach waterfall to the lake. A nearly flat path along the shores of Lake Brienz, and through a shady forest, takes you to the village of Iseltwald. Some impressive rock masses can be seen along this path on your left. You may want to start off at Giessbach, in order to avoid walking through the motorway. For details, refer to the route Giessbach-Iseltwald.

Transportation to Brienz

Brienz can be reached by train or by car from Interlaken, Meiringen or the Brünig pass. Motorists can park their car in Brienz or at the Interlaken Ost railway station.

Route description

First follow the signs to Giessbach. You will walk along Lake Brienz, partly through a quiet asphalt road. The route continues along the southern side of the lake, through a busier motorway, until you have reached the Giessbach waterfall. From the Giessbach parking lot, follow the signs to Giessbach/See. When you arrive at the lake’s shore, follow the direction of Iseltwald.

Transportation from Iseltwald

From Iseltwald you can travel by bus to Interlaken, and continue by train from Interlaken Ost. There are also boat connections to Interlaken Ost and Giessbach/Brienz.