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Espace Mittelland
Interlaken-Oberhasli
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Brienz

Giessbach Falls – View of the Giessbach Falls loop from Brienz BE

Moderate

4.1

(18)

105

hikers

Giessbach Falls – View of the Giessbach Falls loop from Brienz BE

04:14

11.5km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

164 m

View of Lake Brienz

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Swimming in Lake Brienz
The clear but often cold Lake Brienz offers only a few wild bathing spots due to the steep slopes, but is considered the cleanest lake in …

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2

4.03 km

Griesbach Waterfall Trail

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shady forest trail to Griesbach waterfall

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3

4.44 km

Giessbach Falls

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Beautiful in all seasons, although you have to push the bike a short distance. The waterfall is gigantic. There are always many visitors here!

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4

4.54 km

Grandhotel Giessbach

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The non-profit Giessbach Foundation was founded in 1983 by the famous animal and environmental activist Franz Weber to save the historically valuable grand hotel from the Belle Epoque from demolition …

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5

4.83 km

View of the Giessbach Falls

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Nice hiking trail along the falls

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6

5.42 km

At Giessbachfall I, you’ll have breathtaking views of Lake Brienz, framed by the cascading Giessbach Falls, which tumble down lush, forested cliffs. The turquoise lake lies serenely below, contrasting beautifully …

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5.67 km

Giessbach Falls

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8

6.39 km

Schweibenalp Retreat Center

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Mountain hotel with beautifully landscaped herb garden. Spiritual venue. schweibenalp.ch

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

2.89 km

2.31 km

1.39 km

458 m

316 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

2.97 km

2.02 km

1.67 km

531 m

122 m

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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