Erschwandenfall Circular Hike

8.72 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Hiking Trail
  • 2:35 h
  • 8.72 km
  • 211 m
  • 211 m
  • 566 m
  • 738 m
  • 172 m
  • Start: Bönigen Lake, Bönigen Tourism Office
  • Destination: Bönigen Lake, Bönigen Tourism Office
The varied circular hike starts and ends at the tourism office in Bönigen and leads to the Erschwandenfall, located in the forest.

From the Bönigen tourism office, walk along Lake Brienz towards Iseltwald. Before the Bönigen forester's house, turn right towards Erschwandenbach and continue uphill on a narrow forest path to the waterfall. To continue the circular route, walk back a little and follow the signs for "Scholauenen" and "Stockere". Then continue towards Bannwald to the Houetenbach, where you cross the stream bed. Usually, little or no water flows through the stream bed. Then follow the path through the forest towards Oberallmi, where you will find a barbecue area. The grill site is perfect for a break with a magnificent view of Bönigen and the "Bödeli" including the municipalities of Interlaken, Matten, and Unterseen. Then continue to Ankeweidli and Bömberge. From there, a path leads down to Acherhubel, where there is a farm with a farm shop. Passing the "Chrottegräbli", a restored small stream providing a home for many animals, you walk back to Bönigen.

Interlaken Tourismus
Interlaken Tourismus

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Bönigen Lake – Erschwandenbach – Waterfall – Scholauenen – Stockeren – Bannwald – Oberallmi – Ankeweidli – Bömberge – Acherhubel – Bönigen Lake

Equipment

Sturdy footwear

Directions & Parking facilities

From Bern/Thun: Leave the A8 motorway at the Interlaken Ost / Bönigen exit and then follow the signs to Bönigen.

From Brienz: Leave the A8 motorway at the Bönigen exit, then follow Oberlandstrasse.

Paid parking spaces are available behind the Hotel Seiler au Lac.

By train to Interlaken Ost, then by bus 103 to Bönigen Lake. The bus runs every half hour.

In summer, alternatively by boat from/to Interlaken Ost or Brienz.

Additional information

Bönigen-Iseltwald Tourism
Seestrasse 6
3806 Bönigen
Tel. +41 33 822 29 58
mail@boenigen-iseltwald.ch
www.boenigen-iseltwald.ch

Interlaken Tourism
Marktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken
Tel.: +41 33 826 53 00
mail@interlakentourism.ch
web@interlakentourism.ch

License (master data)

License: Attribution, ShareAlike

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

It is worth taking a break at the Oberallmi barbecue area and enjoying the view of Bönigen. A visit to the farm shop at Acherhubel is also recommended (observe opening hours).

Safety guidelines

The circular hike is not recommended during heavy rain

Nearby

Address

Erschwandenfall Circular Hike
Bönigen