--- title: "In the valley of the 72 waterfalls" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/in-the-valley-of-the-72-waterfalls" description: "First, we ascend on the left side of the Lütschine to Sichellauenen, then follow the path on the right of the Lütschine to the Trachsellauenen inn. In this area, silver, lead, and iron were mined for a short time in the 17th century. The foundations of the former mine were restored in 1994 by the archaeological service and can be viewed on the way past. At the mine junction, we follow the signs to the Schiirboden alpine hut and then to the Holdrifalls. Shortly after Schiirboden, the path to the waterfalls branches off to the right in the middle of an alpine pasture. The short detour of around 200 meters to the waterfalls is worthwhile. A bench on a beautiful meadow by the falls invites you to a picnic break. Numerous cowslips and the poisonous white hellebore grow around the waterfalls. We return to the junction at the alpine pasture and choose the path uphill to the Läger alpine hut. With gentle ups and downs, continue via Schmadribach to the White Lütschine. On the opposite side of the stream, at the crossroad “Valley” (P.1522), turn right. A short steep ascent leads to the Wildi Egg intersection. Here we choose the destination Obersteinberg. The cozy inn welcomes us after a beautiful ascent through wonderful forest and lovely alpine meadows. For the return, we follow the high path northwards to the Tschingelhorn inn near Folla. Straight ahead, it then steadily goes downhill through the Schwendiwald, following the signs to Stechelberg, back to the starting point of the circular route." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/45892562/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share In the valley of the 72 waterfalls ================================== - 11.56 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 4:50 h - 11.56 km - 1,010 m - 1,010 m - 907 m - 1,778 m - 871 m - - Start: Stechelberg - Destination: Stechelberg **Even a ride through the Lauterbrunnen Valley along famous waterfalls such as the Staubbachfall is an experience. At the latest after Trachsellauenen, the rear section of the valley is still characterized by a wildness that is almost unique in the Bernese Alps. The rear Lauterbrunnen Valley is a Pro-Natura nature reserve and is distinguished by its great plant diversity. The circular route over the Holdrifalls and Obersteinberg is a circular hike that expresses the originality of the valley.** First, we ascend on the left side of the Lütschine to Sichellauenen, then follow the path on the right of the Lütschine to the Trachsellauenen inn. In this area, silver, lead, and iron were mined for a short time in the 17th century. The foundations of the former mine were restored in 1994 by the archaeological service and can be viewed on the way past. At the mine junction, we follow the signs to the Schiirboden alpine hut and then to the Holdrifalls. Shortly after Schiirboden, the path to the waterfalls branches off to the right in the middle of an alpine pasture. The short detour of around 200 meters to the waterfalls is worthwhile. A bench on a beautiful meadow by the falls invites you to a picnic break. Numerous cowslips and the poisonous white hellebore grow around the waterfalls. We return to the junction at the alpine pasture and choose the path uphill to the Läger alpine hut. With gentle ups and downs, continue via Schmadribach to the White Lütschine. On the opposite side of the stream, at the crossroad “Valley” (P.1522), turn right. A short steep ascent leads to the Wildi Egg intersection. Here we choose the destination Obersteinberg. The cozy inn welcomes us after a beautiful ascent through wonderful forest and lovely alpine meadows. For the return, we follow the high path northwards to the Tschingelhorn inn near Folla. Straight ahead, it then steadily goes downhill through the Schwendiwald, following the signs to Stechelberg, back to the starting point of the circular route. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (1%) Asphalt (3%) Trail (21%) Gravel (3%) Path (72%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy hiking boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient liquid, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation** Arrival: by bus from Lauterbrunnen train station to Stechelberg, hotel stop Return: by bus from Stechelberg, hotel stop to Lauterbrunnen train station Read more Additional information Association Bernese Hiking Trails, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking book Bernese Oberland of the Bernese hiking trails. Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partially on mountain hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 264T Jungfrau 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - mountain railways - Tours 11.91 km - Hiking Trail 6.42 km - Hiking Trail 20.52 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3824 Lauterbrunnen Download GPX file - -