--- title: "On new paths to Giessbach" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/on-new-paths-to-giessbach" description: "From Brienz station, you walk on the lakeside path along the entire Lake Brienz. Following the beach path, you come across the Brienz beach, which invites you for a refreshing swim. Passing Camping Aaregg, you cross the Aare Canal and turn right following the signpost. Soon after, you enter the forest. A small resting place by the lake invites you to linger. The path leads up to the A8 motorway. The Bottenbalmbrücke pedestrian bridge, opened in June 2023, was built directly onto the concrete substructure of the highway viaduct. The bridge offers, over a length of 140 meters, at treetop height, a breathtaking view over Lake Brienz. The next highlight is not long in coming. The hike continues to the Giessbach Falls and then to the elegant Grandhotel Giessbach (built in 1857). For tired hikers, there is the option here of taking the 1879-built Giessbach funicular to avoid the last steep descent to the boat station." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/30790733/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share On new paths to Giessbach ========================= - 6.42 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking Trail Brienzersee - path to the Bottenbalm bridge Bottenbalm Bridge - 2:00 h - 6.42 km - 200 m - 200 m - 565 m - 741 m - 176 m - - Start: Brienz, station - Destination: Giessbach, boat **In June 2023, the 140-meter-long Bottenbalmbrücke pedestrian bridge was opened. A special highlight that offers a wonderful view of Lake Brienz. The hike follows the lakeside path along Lake Brienz and then to the legendary Giessbach Falls.** From Brienz station, you walk on the lakeside path along the entire Lake Brienz. Following the beach path, you come across the Brienz beach, which invites you for a refreshing swim. Passing Camping Aaregg, you cross the Aare Canal and turn right following the signpost. Soon after, you enter the forest. A small resting place by the lake invites you to linger. The path leads up to the A8 motorway. The Bottenbalmbrücke pedestrian bridge, opened in June 2023, was built directly onto the concrete substructure of the highway viaduct. The bridge offers, over a length of 140 meters, at treetop height, a breathtaking view over Lake Brienz. The next highlight is not long in coming. The hike continues to the Giessbach Falls and then to the elegant Grandhotel Giessbach (built in 1857). For tired hikers, there is the option here of taking the 1879-built Giessbach funicular to avoid the last steep descent to the boat station. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (13%) Gravel (15%) Trail (17%) Asphalt (7%) Path (39%) Unknown (8%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Brienz - Aaregg - Bottenbalmbrücke - Engi - Giessbach - Giessbach Hotel - Giessbach boat Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: lightweight trekking shoes, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, pocket first aid kit, light picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation** Outbound: by train via Interlaken Ost to Brienz Return: by boat from Giessbach to Brienz or Interlaken Ost Read more Additional information Berner Wanderwege, 031 340 01 01, , Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs exclusively on marked paths of the category hiking trail. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 254T Interlaken 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Gastronomy - Customs, Market - Place of interest - children's / water playground - Tourist Information - historic buildings - Tours 10.87 km - Hiking Trail 8.57 km - Hiking Trail 18.20 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Download GPX file - - - -