--- title: "Schnitzlerweg Axalp" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/schnitzlerweg-axalp" description: "The idea - Path to Hinterburgsee The avalanche winter 98/99 and storm Lothar caused enormous damage at Hinterburgsee and along the path to Axalp. A wild disorder of fallen trees, branches, and stones. This led us to the idea of carving sculptures from the remaining tree stumps. Quickly, more woodcarvers from the Brienz region became enthusiastic about our project. With much initiative, we got to work. After intensive cleanup and the exhausting upright positioning of the tree stumps, the first shavings flew in summer '99. Over the years, more than 80 figures have been created to date. In 2011, the path was supplemented with an additional, easily walkable trail. Visit our figures in the beautiful nature of the Bernese Oberland. The Carvers' Team." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/8959338/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Schnitzlerweg Axalp =================== - 2.61 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Thematic Trail - 1:00 h - 2.61 km - 170 m - 170 m - 1,521 m - 1,639 m - 118 m - - Start: Axalp, sports lifts - Destination: Axalp, sports lifts **Just below the restaurant "Alpengasthof," the well-developed hiking trail towards Hinterburgsee begins. Hiking with a stroller is rather strenuous, as some steeper sections must be managed and the path is also interrupted by several turnstiles (cattle guards). After about a 1-hour hike through the varied Alpine landscape, you will reach the idyllic Hinterburgseeli. Along this trail, you can discover more than 90 carved figures (human/animal) by various woodcarvers.** **The idea - Path to Hinterburgsee** The avalanche winter 98/99 and storm Lothar caused enormous damage at Hinterburgsee and along the path to Axalp. A wild disorder of fallen trees, branches, and stones. This led us to the idea of carving sculptures from the remaining tree stumps. Quickly, more woodcarvers from the Brienz region became enthusiastic about our project. With much initiative, we got to work. After intensive cleanup and the exhausting upright positioning of the tree stumps, the first shavings flew in summer '99. Over the years, more than 80 figures have been created to date. In 2011, the path was supplemented with an additional, easily walkable trail. Visit our figures in the beautiful nature of the Bernese Oberland. The Carvers' Team. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Trail (100%) 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: light trekking shoes, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, first aid kit, light picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**Outbound and return travel: by train via Interlaken Ost to Brienz. From there by post bus to Axalp. Read more Additional information **Nature reserve Hinterburgseeli** - The area around Hinterburgsee and the lake itself are located in a **nature reserve**, the indicated rules must be observed. - Land, soil, and waters are **privately owned by the Hinterburg alp cooperative.** Read more License (master data) Map Swisstopo hiking map 254T Interlaken 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concerts - Concerts - Concerts - Place of interest - mountain railways - attractions - Tours 2.68 km - Thematic Trail 3.55 km - Thematic Trail 1.75 km - Thematic Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3855 Brienz Download GPX file - - - -