Begin of tour: Bahnhof Brienz
Brienz train station
Access starting point: Arrival in Brienz from Interlaken East or from Lucerne
Point of arrival: Train station Interlaken Ost (East)
Access point of arrival: Return trip to Brienz by train or by ship
Hiking time: 04:50 h
Physical fitness: medium difficulty
Difficulty: easy
Difference in elevation: 250 m
Culmination point: 567 m
Season: April - November
Gastronomy: Brienz, Oberried, Ringgenberg, Interlaken
Literature: Hiking map SAW Interlaken 1:50,000

The unique panoramic tour begins at the railway station in Brienz and leads at first along the main street into the village. The route leads past lovely gardens to the picturesquely situated church of Brienz. The first ascent follows, which reveals splendid views of the lake. In Niederried there are various hiking possibilities to be chosen from. You can take the path leading upwards to the ruins of Schadenburg, where you will have fantastic vantage points for views. From the ruins of Schadenburg there is a path leading down to Ringgenberg. After the church a very beautiful path leads along the shore to the gates of Interlaken. You will cross Aarekanal (Aare canal) on a steel railway bridge. On the other side the last lap of the journey takes you along the dam to Interlaken train station.

Other attraction: Brienz Rothorn train, Switzerland�s oldest steam rack-railway. This train has been puffing and chuffing from Rothorn to Kulm and back since 1892: covering a difference in elevation of 1678 meters! The ride is rewarded by a superb panoramic view, the hospitality of Hotel Rothorm Kulm and the hiking routes.