Axalp-Schnitzlerweg
Overview
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Distance 6 km
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Duration 2 h 5 min
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Ascent 400 m
Intro
From Brienz you take the postbus up to the terminus on Axalp and the start of the Woodcarving Trail. A fairly easy hike, also suitable for children, with the opportunity to swim and barbecue at Hinterburgseeli (lake).
Description
The Woodcarving Trail first leads along an undulating path across Alpine pastures and through sparse woodland. A steep zigzag path then runs down to charming Hinterburgseeli. The route now leads along a steep path and across alpine meadows with grazing cows up to the Chruttmettli. Close by is the the mountain restaurant «Hilten».
From Chruttmettli, the route leads down through a meadow into the forest and back onto the Woodcarving Trail. This takes you to the Axalp, the starting point of the tour.
The avalanche winter of 98/99 and hurricane-force storm Lothar caused colossal damage at the Hinterburgsee lake and along the trail to Axalp. With great own initiative, woodcarvers from the Brienz region set to work and carved numerous sculptures from the tree trunks. Up to now they have created over 100 figures.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Axalp, Sportbahnen
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| Destination |
Axalp, Sportbahnen
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Ascent |
400 m
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| Descent |
400 m
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| Distance |
6 km
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| Duration |
2 h 5 min
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| Duration back |
2 h 5 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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