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title: "Farnihubelweg"
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description: "Follow the orange signpost no. 3 «Farnihubelweg». The Farnihubelweg starts at the village square of Iseltwald. From there, you stroll leisurely along the lakeside path until a climb leads you onto the upper Giessbachweg. The path winds through the forest along the rocks; various types of ferns grow here, which presumably gave the area its name. Upon arrival at the Farnihubel viewpoint, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the turquoise Lake Brienz and the distinctive Seeburg at the end of the peninsula. Take the upper hiking trail back through the forest to the village."
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Farnihubelweg
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- 5.82 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Great panorama
- Hiking Trail

Iseltwald

Iseltwald

Iseltwald

Iseltwald

- 2:00 h
- 5.82 km
- 210 m
- 210 m
- 564 m
- 742 m
- 178 m
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- Start: Iseltwald, village square
- Destination: Iseltwald, village square

This circular route leads to the Farnihubel viewpoint, which offers a wonderful view over the small fishing village of Iseltwald with its bay and the Seeburg at the end of the peninsula.

Follow the orange signpost no. 3 «Farnihubelweg». The Farnihubelweg starts at the village square of Iseltwald. From there, you stroll leisurely along the lakeside path until a climb leads you onto the upper Giessbachweg. The path winds through the forest along the rocks; various types of ferns grow here, which presumably gave the area its name. Upon arrival at the Farnihubel viewpoint, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the turquoise Lake Brienz and the distinctive Seeburg at the end of the peninsula. Take the upper hiking trail back through the forest to the village.

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Pavements

Asphalt (26%)

Street (12%)

Path (56%)

Trail (6%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

From the village square of Iseltwald, follow the orange signpost no. 3 «Farnihubelweg».

Iseltwald village square – lakeside path – Farnihubel – Iseltwald village square

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Equipment

Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**

Motorway A8 to Iseltwald exit

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**Parking**

Paid parking at the village entrance, Mühle parking lot

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**Public transportation**

Take the train to Interlaken Ost, then the bus (line 103) to Iseltwald village. The bus runs hourly. In summer, alternatively by boat from Interlaken Ost or Brienz.

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Additional information

**Want to discover even more hikes?**

Learn more about the various  in the Bernese Oberland.

**Bönigen-Iseltwald Tourism**

Seestrasse 6

3806 Bönigen

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**Interlaken Tourism**

Marktgasse 1

3800 Interlaken

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy the peace in the forest at the Farnihubel rocks. The place invites you to pause for a moment and fully experience the moment.

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