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title: "Brienzersee Loop"
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description: "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."
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Brienzersee Loop
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- 37.95 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Mountain Bike

Breathtaking panorama over Lake Brienz

Suspension bridge Underweidligraben above Ebligen - View towards Brienz & Axalp

Suspension bridge Underweidligraben above Ebligen, between Oberreied and Brienz

On the way to the Underweidligraben suspension bridge - bench between Brienz and the suspension bridge

- 2:40 h
- 37.95 km
- 804 m
- 804 m
- 564 m
- 760 m
- 196 m
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- Start: Interlaken, East Station
- Destination: Interlaken, East Station

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.

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Pavements

Street (64%)

Trail (35%)

Asphalt (1%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

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.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Public transportation**The starting point is directly at Interlaken East train station, which is easily accessible by train and bus.

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Additional information

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: 

Information 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**
Marktgasse 1
CH-3800 Interlaken

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Along the way, you will find beautifully located lidos on the shores of Lake Brienz for a refreshing swim, as well as charming restaurants where you can recharge for the next climb. From Brienz to Interlaken, you can take either the high route or the lakeside road. The travel time is shorter on the lakeside road.

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