--- title: "Woodcarving Trail" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/woodcarving-trail" description: "From Brienz you take the postbus up to the terminus on Axalp and the start of the Woodcarving Trail. A relatively easy walk that is also suitable for children and offers the opportunity to enjoy a barbecue in the Hinterburgseeli nature reserve.The whole route is lined with many woodcarvings that carvers from the Brienz region have sculpted from tree trunks, the remains of trees damaged by the Lothar storm and the avalanche winter of 1999.The Woodcarving Trail first leads along an undulating path across Alpine pastures and through sparse woodland. A steep zigzag path then runs down to charming Lake Hinterburgseeli.The return hike takes about 2 to 3 hours, depending on the time you spend admiring the carved figures. The height difference is very slight at around 100 metres. The trail is located at about 1500 metres above sea level. Looking for more hiking choices?Here you will find details of hiking trails to inspire you in the Bernese Oberland." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/54861713/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Woodcarving Trail ================= - 2.68 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Thematic Trail Wanderer auf dem Schnitzlerweg Axalp Wanderer auf dem Schnitzlerweg Axalp bei einer Skulptur Woodcarving Trail on Axalp above Brienz Woodcarving Trail Hinterburgseeli Ruhepause auf einer Holzbank, Schnitzlerweg Axalp Wegweiser Wanderer auf dem Schnitzlerweg mit Blick auf die Axalp Wanderer auf dem Schnitzlerweg Axalp - 1:00 h - 2.68 km - 85 m - 104 m - 1,515 m - 1,620 m - 105 m - - Start: Axalp, Alpengasthof From Brienz you take the postbus up to the terminus on Axalp and the start of the . A relatively easy walk that is also suitable for children and offers the opportunity to enjoy a barbecue in the Hinterburgseeli nature reserve. The whole route is lined with many woodcarvings that carvers from the Brienz region have sculpted from tree trunks, the remains of trees damaged by the Lothar storm and the avalanche winter of 1999. The Woodcarving Trail first leads along an undulating path across Alpine pastures and through sparse woodland. A steep zigzag path then runs down to charming Lake Hinterburgseeli. The return hike takes about 2 to 3 hours, depending on the time you spend admiring the carved figures. The height difference is very slight at around 100 metres. The trail is located at about 1500 metres above sea level. Looking for more hiking choices? Here you will find details of to inspire you 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 Brienz - Axalp - Farnigen - Hinterburgseeli Read more Additional information **Hinterburgseeli Nature Reserve** - **The area around Lake Hinterburg and the lake itself is located within a nature reserve; please observe the posted rules.** - **Only official fire pits may be used, unless there is a general ban on fires.** - **The land, soil, and water are privately owned by the Hinterburg Alpine Cooperative.** **Brienz Tourismus** Hauptstrasse 14 3855 Brienz Tel.: **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Phone: +41 33 826 53 00 Read more License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concerts - Concerts - Concerts - Place of interest - mountain railways - attractions - Tours 2.61 km - Thematic Trail 3.55 km - Thematic Trail 1.75 km - Thematic Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3855 Brienz Download GPX file - - - -