--- title: "Local route in Interlaken: What can I do in 1 hour?" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/local-route-in-interlaken-what-can-i-do-in-1-hour" description: "The route begins at the Tourist Information in Interlaken. After just a few minutes on foot, you reach the Höhematte, the heart of Interlaken. The view from here of the Jungfrau mountain massif is impressive. The path continues along the Höhematte to the two churches, the former monastery, and the Japanese Garden. A detour further into the English Garden ideally completes the first part of this walk. Then you cross the bridge at the English Garden towards the Harder Kulm valley station. Here you will find a picturesque promenade along the Aare. The promenade leads you along the river to the picturesque old town of Unterseen. Through the market lane lined with small shops and creative restaurants, you reach the center of Interlaken and your starting point again." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/45904820/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Local route in Interlaken: What can I do in 1 hour? =================================================== - 3.44 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: - Great panorama - City Tour - 1:00 h - 3.44 km - 11 m - 11 m - 562 m - 573 m - 11 m Walk along the Höhenweg with a magnificent view of the mountains. On clear days, you can see the Sphinx. The route leads along the Aare River and to the old town of Unterseen. The route begins at the Tourist Information in Interlaken. After just a few minutes on foot, you reach the Höhematte, the heart of Interlaken. The view from here of the Jungfrau mountain massif is impressive. The path continues along the Höhematte to the two churches, the former monastery, and the Japanese Garden. A detour further into the English Garden ideally completes the first part of this walk. Then you cross the bridge at the English Garden towards the Harder Kulm valley station. Here you will find a picturesque promenade along the Aare. The promenade leads you along the river to the picturesque old town of Unterseen. Through the market lane lined with small shops and creative restaurants, you reach the center of Interlaken and your starting point again. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (53%) Asphalt (17%) Trail (30%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Tourist Information Interlaken – Höhematte – Japanese Garden – Harder Kulm valley station – Old Town Unterseen – Tourist Information Interlaken Read more Equipment Casual shoes, depending on the weather conditions Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Exit Interlaken Ost, parking spaces just behind the station Read more **Parking**Suitable parking is located at Interlaken Ost station. Cost for one day CHF 5.00 Read more **Public transportation**The center of Interlaken is easily accessible by bus or train. The route can also be started from the train stations. The walking distance from Interlaken West station to the center is only 5 minutes. Read more Additional information Guided route with Interlaken Walking Tours Interlaken Tourism Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel. +41 33 826 53 00 Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The ibexes in the wildlife park are happy about your visit. The park is located just above the Harder Kulm valley station. Only a few meters further up is the Hohbühl Pavilion with a magnificent view over Interlaken. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Congress, Course - Congress, Course - Congress, Course - Place of interest - fitness - shipping - Disability Access - Tours 0.92 km - City Tour 1.29 km - City Tour 4.16 km - City Tour - Webcams - Media - Media - Media **outdooractive** Download GPX file - -