Varied circular route around Lake Brienz. The breathtaking view of the turquoise Lake Brienz, natural roads, two suspension bridges, and panoramic paths characterize the route.
From Interlaken East, the route follows the Aare River to the large railway bridge. After a winding ascent and passing through Ringgenberg, you follow the paved road that snakes up past the quarry. From there, a natural road continues to Niederried. The view over the turquoise blue Lake Brienz is breathtaking. After passing Oberried, you take the next climb towards Ebligen. On the way to Brienz, you cross two suspension bridges. In Brienz, you follow the main road until you branch off towards Giessbach / Axalp. Now follows the most demanding part of the route, namely the steep climb to Giessbach Falls. The roaring waterfalls offer an impressive scenery. Up to Iseltwald, a natural road leads through the idyllic landscape. From Iseltwald, you follow a little-used road along the lakeshore to Bönigen. From there, a gravel path along the Aare leads back to Interlaken East train station.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Tips and suggestions
The suspension bridge over the Unterweidligraben (above Ebligen) is dismantled in winter and reinstalled in spring. Check the Oberried municipality website to find out if the suspension bridge is set up again: www.oberried.ch/schnellzugriff/aktuellesInformation on duration, fitness, and technique depends on the type of bike chosen (mountain bike, e-bike, e-mountain bike, touring bike, road bike). These are average guidelines.
Interlaken Tourism
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CH-3800 Interlaken
Tel. +41 33 826 53 00
Roadbook
Interlaken - Ringgenberg - Niederried - Oberried - Brienz - Giessbach - Iseltwald - Bönigen - Interlaken
The route can also be ridden in the opposite direction: Interlaken - Bönigen - Iseltwald - Giessbach - Brienz - Oberried - Niederried - Ringgenberg - Interlaken.
Mobileo
Kirchruine Goldswil
Ringgenberg
Ruine Schadburg
Niederried
Hängebrücke Underweidligrabe Oberried
Schweizer Holzbildhauer Museum
Brienz Rothorn Railway
Brienz
Strandbad Brienz
Strandbad Iseltwald
Iseltwald
Bönigen
Strand-/Seebad Bönigen
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The starting point is directly at Interlaken East train station, which is easily accessible by train and bus.Coordinates
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions
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