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Espace Mittelland
Interlaken-Oberhasli
Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli
Brienz

View of the Giessbach Falls – Giessbach Falls loop from Brienz BE

Hard

4.9

(10)

44

hikers

View of the Giessbach Falls – Giessbach Falls loop from Brienz BE

06:49

16.3km

990m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.64 km for 1.82 km

After 6.50 km for 407 m

After 7.34 km for 1.40 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

164 m

View of Lake Brienz

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Swimming in Lake Brienz
The clear but often cold Lake Brienz offers only a few wild bathing spots due to the steep slopes, but is considered the cleanest lake in …

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2

9.66 km

Schweibenalp Retreat Center

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Mountain hotel with beautifully landscaped herb garden. Spiritual venue. schweibenalp.ch

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3

10.4 km

Giessbach Falls

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4

10.6 km

At Giessbachfall I, you’ll have breathtaking views of Lake Brienz, framed by the cascading Giessbach Falls, which tumble down lush, forested cliffs. The turquoise lake lies serenely below, contrasting beautifully …

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5

11.2 km

View of the Giessbach Falls

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Nice hiking trail along the falls

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6

11.6 km

Giessbach Falls

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Beautiful in all seasons, although you have to push the bike a short distance. The waterfall is gigantic. There are always many visitors here!

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7

11.7 km

Grandhotel Giessbach

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The non-profit Giessbach Foundation was founded in 1983 by the famous animal and environmental activist Franz Weber to save the historically valuable grand hotel from the Belle Epoque from demolition …

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8

12.3 km

Lookout pulpit with bench and a beautiful view of Brienz, Lake Brienzer and the Brienzer Rothorn

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

4.10 km

3.82 km

2.39 km

458 m

316 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

3.85 km

2.85 km

2.30 km

1.57 km

298 m

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Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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