--- title: "Park landscape between rocks: Bramisegg – Botchen – Schweibenalp – Bramisegg" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/park-landscape-between-rocks-bramisegg-botchen-schweibenalp-bramisegg" description: "The Wildbach, which originates on the northern flank of the Faulhorn, has even more to offer than the well-known sights. West of the Axalp, it flows through secluded landscapes that are very diverse in character. This magnificent blend of wilderness and cultural landscape can be impressively experienced on a circular hike.The starting point is Bramisegg, located halfway between Brienz and the Axalp. A forest road leads with a moderate ascent into the Giessbach valley. It initially runs above a narrow gorge and then opens into an idyllic high valley. Here the Giessbach flows as a quiet mountain stream through a wide meadow level. On the other side of the stream, a somewhat rough path leads up to Botchenhals. From there, you descend slightly to Schartenboden, then immediately branch off towards the slope and pass by the Staatshütte into the Bauwald. This is crossed on a well-developed, winding forest road. A narrow, steep, partially exposed path leads back into the Giessbach valley (as an alternative, the forest road can be used, which leads to the rear valley floor). Via Uti and Schweibenalp, you return to the starting point Bramisegg.Note(s)The Alp Botchen is a small, quiet paradise. In 2014 it was awarded the cultural landscape prize of the Oberland-East region. Mighty sycamore maples stand loosely scattered on the alpine meadows, with the Giessbach babbling between them. The area feels like a park – yet lies in the midst of pristine mountain landscape. Every year, in the Oberland East region, particularly beautiful and valuable cultural landscapes are awarded with the «Cultural Landscape Prize». With support and image cultivation by tourism, the award is intended to be a small incentive for farmers to continue sustainable management and thus contributes to the preservation of our beautiful nature. Want to discover more hikes?Learn more about the various hiking opportunities in the Bernese Oberland." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/59432657/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Park landscape between rocks: Bramisegg – Botchen – Schweibenalp – Bramisegg ============================================================================ - 10.36 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hiking Trail - 4:10 h - 10.36 km - 770 m - 770 m - 990 m - 1,551 m - 561 m - - Start: Brienz, Bramisegg Less known than the Giessbach Falls at the Brienz Lake below is the upper course of the Wildbach. It flows through a picturesque landscape, which is accessed by a very charming hiking trail. The Wildbach, which originates on the northern flank of the Faulhorn, has even more to offer than the well-known sights. West of the Axalp, it flows through secluded landscapes that are very diverse in character. This magnificent blend of wilderness and cultural landscape can be impressively experienced on a circular hike. The starting point is Bramisegg, located halfway between Brienz and the Axalp. A forest road leads with a moderate ascent into the Giessbach valley. It initially runs above a narrow gorge and then opens into an idyllic high valley. Here the Giessbach flows as a quiet mountain stream through a wide meadow level. On the other side of the stream, a somewhat rough path leads up to Botchenhals. From there, you descend slightly to Schartenboden, then immediately branch off towards the slope and pass by the Staatshütte into the Bauwald. This is crossed on a well-developed, winding forest road. A narrow, steep, partially exposed path leads back into the Giessbach valley (as an alternative, the forest road can be used, which leads to the rear valley floor). Via Uti and Schweibenalp, you return to the starting point Bramisegg. **Note(s)** The Alp Botchen is a small, quiet paradise. In 2014 it was awarded the cultural landscape prize of the Oberland-East region. Mighty sycamore maples stand loosely scattered on the alpine meadows, with the Giessbach babbling between them. The area feels like a park – yet lies in the midst of pristine mountain landscape. Every year, in the Oberland East region, particularly beautiful and valuable cultural landscapes are awarded with the «». With support and image cultivation by tourism, the award is intended to be a small incentive for farmers to continue sustainable management and thus contributes to the preservation of our beautiful nature. **Want to discover more hikes?** Learn more about the various in the Bernese Oberland. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Bramisegg - Giessbächen - Botchen - Staatshütte - Schweibenalp - Bramisegg Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**By post bus to Brienzerberg/Bramisegg Read more Additional information Interlaken Tourism Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: Brienz Tourism Hauptstrasse 143 3855 Brienz Tel.: Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Those who want to experience even more of Giessbach extend the route from Schweibenalp by the descent down to Brienz Lake. The scenic route leads past the Giessbach Falls to the Grandhotel Giessbach. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concerts - Concerts - Concerts - Place of interest - waterfalls - mountain railways - attractions - Tours 10.87 km - Hiking Trail 8.57 km - Hiking Trail 18.20 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3855 Brienz Download GPX file - -