--- title: "Erschwandenfall Circular Hike" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/erschwandenfall-circular-hike" description: "From the Bönigen tourism office, walk along Lake Brienz towards Iseltwald. Before the Bönigen forester's house, turn right towards Erschwandenbach and continue uphill on a narrow forest path to the waterfall. To continue the circular route, walk back a little and follow the signs for \"Scholauenen\" and \"Stockere\". Then continue towards Bannwald to the Houetenbach, where you cross the stream bed. Usually, little or no water flows through the stream bed. Then follow the path through the forest towards Oberallmi, where you will find a barbecue area. The grill site is perfect for a break with a magnificent view of Bönigen and the \"Bödeli\" including the municipalities of Interlaken, Matten, and Unterseen. Then continue to Ankeweidli and Bömberge. From there, a path leads down to Acherhubel, where there is a farm with a farm shop. Passing the \"Chrottegräbli\", a restored small stream providing a home for many animals, you walk back to Bönigen." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/67239777/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Erschwandenfall Circular Hike ============================= - 8.72 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hiking Trail Erschwandenbach waterfall above Bönigen Above Bönigen, view of Lake Brienz Above Bönigen, view of Lake Brienz Erschwandenbach above Bönigen boenigen-flowers-geraniums-summer-Lake Brienz-ts-view.jpg boenigen-steamship-loetschberg-family-guests-spectators-brienzersee.jpg - 2:35 h - 8.72 km - 211 m - 211 m - 566 m - 738 m - 172 m - - Start: Bönigen Lake, Bönigen Tourism Office - Destination: Bönigen Lake, Bönigen Tourism Office The varied circular hike starts and ends at the tourism office in Bönigen and leads to the Erschwandenfall, located in the forest. From the Bönigen tourism office, walk along Lake Brienz towards Iseltwald. Before the Bönigen forester's house, turn right towards Erschwandenbach and continue uphill on a narrow forest path to the waterfall. To continue the circular route, walk back a little and follow the signs for "Scholauenen" and "Stockere". Then continue towards Bannwald to the Houetenbach, where you cross the stream bed. Usually, little or no water flows through the stream bed. Then follow the path through the forest towards Oberallmi, where you will find a barbecue area. The grill site is perfect for a break with a magnificent view of Bönigen and the "Bödeli" including the municipalities of Interlaken, Matten, and Unterseen. Then continue to Ankeweidli and Bömberge. From there, a path leads down to Acherhubel, where there is a farm with a farm shop. Passing the "Chrottegräbli", a restored small stream providing a home for many animals, you walk back to Bönigen. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Bönigen Lake – Erschwandenbach – Waterfall – Scholauenen – Stockeren – Bannwald – Oberallmi – Ankeweidli – Bömberge – Acherhubel – Bönigen Lake Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** From Bern/Thun: Leave the A8 motorway at the Interlaken Ost / Bönigen exit and then follow the signs to Bönigen. From Brienz: Leave the A8 motorway at the Bönigen exit, then follow Oberlandstrasse. Read more **Parking**Paid parking spaces are available behind the Hotel Seiler au Lac. Read more **Public transportation** By train to Interlaken Ost, then by bus 103 to Bönigen Lake. The bus runs every half hour. In summer, alternatively by boat from/to Interlaken Ost or Brienz. Read more Additional information **Bönigen-Iseltwald Tourism** Seestrasse 6 3806 Bönigen Tel. **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author It is worth taking a break at the Oberallmi barbecue area and enjoying the view of Bönigen. A visit to the farm shop at Acherhubel is also recommended (observe opening hours). Read more Safety guidelines The circular hike is not recommended during heavy rain Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Fair - Customs, Market - Meetings, Animation - Place of interest - museums - scavenger hunt - Tourist Information - Tours 11.92 km - Hiking Trail 6.77 km - Hiking Trail 5.40 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Download GPX file - -