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title: "From Interlaken over the Rugen to Wilderswil"
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description: "The route starts at Interlaken West station at Rugenparkstrasse towards Heimwehfluhbahn. The road leads uphill through the Rugen Forest past the rope park to the Unspunnen guesthouse. The motorway bridge is crossed, and after the Rugenbräu brewery, the route continues to the right above the paved road. On the rising gravel path, it goes to the Unspunnen castle ruins, which have existed since the early 12th century. The slab path to Wilderswil offers a magnificent view over Matten and Bönigen and the fantastic mountain world at Lake Brienz. Upon arrival in Wilderswil, turn left and after a few hundred meters pass Bärenplatz. Kirchgasse leads to Wilderswil station where the route ends.Want to discover more hikes?Learn more about the different hiking opportunities in the Bernese Oberland."
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From Interlaken over the Rugen to Wilderswil
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- 3.21 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition:
- Great panorama
- Hiking Trail

- 0:49 h
- 3.21 km
- 53 m
- 32 m
- 563 m
- 615 m
- 52 m
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- Start: Interlaken West Station
- Destination: Wilderswil Station

The path leads from Interlaken up into the beautiful Rugen Forest to the historic Unspunnen castle ruins. It continues along the slab path to the holiday village of Wilderswil.

The route starts at Interlaken West station at Rugenparkstrasse towards Heimwehfluhbahn. The road leads uphill through the Rugen Forest past the rope park to the Unspunnen guesthouse. The motorway bridge is crossed, and after the Rugenbräu brewery, the route continues to the right above the paved road. On the rising gravel path, it goes to the Unspunnen castle ruins, which have existed since the early 12th century. The slab path to Wilderswil offers a magnificent view over Matten and Bönigen and the fantastic mountain world at Lake Brienz. Upon arrival in Wilderswil, turn left and after a few hundred meters pass Bärenplatz. Kirchgasse leads to Wilderswil station where the route ends.

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Pavements

Street (77%)

Trail (23%)

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Directions

Interlaken West – Rugen – Unspunnen Ruins – Slab Path – Wilderswil

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Parking**There are paid parking spaces at Interlaken West station.

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**Public transportation**By train, bus, or boat to Interlaken West station. From the station in Wilderswil, bus 105 or train goes back to Interlaken West or East.

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Additional information

**Interlaken Tourism**
Marktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken
Tel.: 

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- The nine routes in the rope park offer lots of fun for young and old:
- The Rugenbräu offers tours through the brewery:
- The Unspunnen castle ruins were the venue of the first Unspunnen Festival in 1805:

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