Bönigen: Lakeside Trail and Giessbach Waterfalls Hike
ID: GYG737590-1195524
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a leisurely walk amidst stunning landscapes on this hike from Bönigen. Make your way to the breathtaking Giessbach Falls and explore trails along Lake Brienz with your guide.
This hike has 2 available options. The shorter hike focuses on the part that features the Giessbach Falls with lakeside exploration. The longer hike is described in the following itinerary.
Your adventure begins in Bönigen, taking you to the Eschwanden Waterfall to the idyllic fishing village of Iseltwald via a wide forest path. The well-maintained trail offers breathtaking views of Lake Brienz and the surrounding mountainous terrain.
Arrive in the beautiful village of Iseltwald and take a little break, have the option to go for a swim or have a snack in a restaurant just next to the lake. The second part of the hike follows the lakeshore, offering ample shade.
Reach the majestic Giessbach Falls, cascading down 400 meters in a series of 14 mesmerizing steps, creating a sight to behold. The trail takes you behind the waterfall and up a second gentle incline.
Afterward, visit the historic Grand Hotel Giessbach, enjoy snacks and drinks, and see Europe's oldest funicular. On your return, have the option to take the funicular down to the lake or embark on a short walk to the ferry station, where you board a scenic boat ride back to Bönigen.
For the shorter hike, you start with the second part by taking a bus to Iseltwald. From there, you follow a mostly flat trail to the Giessbach Falls. After spending time at the falls, you can return to Bönigen by boat.
Highlights
- Marvel at breathtaking views of turquoise waters and striking landscapes
- Discover the charm of Iseltwald, a quaint fishing village on Lake Brienz
- Be impressed by the majestic 400-meter Giessbach Falls cascading down
- Visit the historic Grand Hotel Giessbach and Europe's oldest funicular
- Relax on a scenic boat ride back to Bönigen with picturesque surroundings
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The details for the longer hike are as follows: total distance is 15-kilometer; estimated duration is 5 hours plus 45 minutes ship ride; elevation at the starting point is 566 meters; the maximum elevation point is 730 meters; the elevation at the arrival point is 574 meters; the difficulty range is moderate
The details for the shorter hike are as follows: total distance is: 6-kilometer; duration is 2 hours; ascent is 101 meters, descent is 2 meters; the highest point is 647 meters; the lowest point is 564 meters
You can take the bus from Interlaken Ost to Bönigen (See) where the hike begins.
INCLUDED
- Guide
- Short or long hike
- Waterfall visit
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation including ferry
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
