The Interlaken holiday region is a hiker's paradise! If you want to do a walk on one of the intresting Theme paths around Interlaken; Get your detailed hiking map at the Tourist Information! Contact: Interlaken Tourismus CH-3800 Interlaken phone +41 (0)33 826 53 00 mail@interlakentourism.ch
Path of Human Rights
The basis of human rights is formed by things which we define as rational or moral, things which we take for granted and which have long been an essential element of today’s society. The Path of Human Rights begins and ends at the English Garden near Interlaken Ost railway station. The circular route leads through Interlaken and Unterseen, whereby many of the 23 information panels are on cantonal or private land. A large section of the route follows the ‘Jakobsweg’, the Pilgrim Path of St James.~ 1½h Hiking time / year-round
Pathway to the Planets Ringgenberg-Goldswil
The Ringgenberg-Goldswil Pathway to the Planets demonstrates the dimensions of our solar system in an easily understandable way. The sun, planets and the vast distances between them are shown on a scale of 1:1 billion over a distance of twelve kilome-tres. In reality, one millimetre equals one thousand kilometres and normal walking speed equals approximately five times the speed of light!
The pathway also illustrates just how minuscule our solar system is in relation to the whole universe. Pluto, the outermost planet is approximately six kilometres from the centre. Proximal Centauri, the nearest fixed star,would have to be placed 40,000 kilometres away–almost exactly the circumference of the earth. The centre of the Milky Way would be on the moon and our neighbouring galaxy, Andromeda Nebula, would be placed far beyond our solar system.
A unique feature of the Ringgenberg-Goldswil model is that the planets have been depicted radiating in two directions from the centre, allowing various ways to explore our solar system. You can stroll from the centre to the east or west or take the opposite direction from the outer edge into the centre. In around five hours you can walk across the entire solar system, from the outermost planetary orbit on one side, through the centre to the outermost planetary orbit on the other side.
The starting point at the «Burgkirche» (church) Ringgenberg is easily reached by rail, bus or lake steamer with just a five-minute walk from the railway station or boat landing stage and a two-minute walk from the bus stop at the village post office.
~ 2¼h Hiking time / spring till automn
Erich von Däniken Path
The biographical Erich von Däniken Path gives you fascinating facts on world-famous best-selling author and Beatenberg citizen, Erich von Däniken. ~ 1h Hiking time / year-round
St Beatus Path
Since 2004, a special kind of experience path has added to Beatenberg’s attractions. With the St Beatus Path, the resort has succeeded in creating new access to natural experiences and a rich cultural landscape. New sustainable opportunities to identify with the region have been generated in the tracks of the legend of St Beatus: all are inspiring, contemplative and near-to-nature. ~ 1h Hiking time / May till November
Coal, herbs and black noses in Beatenberg
Riches in and on the earth.Experience Beatenberg’s old coal mines on a unique tour. Taste the tang of herbs in “dragon” tea, sample spicy mountain cheese and feel silver thistles and possibly cow pats under your feet.
~ 1-2h Hiking time / June - October
Castle Path
The Burgenweg takes you back to the days of the Barons of Rothenfluh and Unspunnen. Haltenwald - various springs in the Haltewald forest (reservoir/purification plant) provide the Wilderswil municipality with its water. Rothenfluh Castle ruins - the remains of the former Rothenfluh Castle cling to a small band of rock. Little is known of the inhabitants from the 12th century. It is most likely that they left the cliff castle for a safer seat in Unspunnen Castle. Tschingelmatte - according to legend and folklore, the Baron of Rothenfluh was slain near here by his brother. Exiled and despondent, the homeless assassin ended his once mighty lineage in distant lands. Plattenweg -this footpath built by soldiers in 1944 leads up to the Unspunnen ruins and fine views of the Bödeli (flood plain) with the villages of Wilderswil, Bönigen, Matten and Interlaken. After the last Ice Age (about 10000 years ago), debris and boulders carried down by the waters of the Lütschine, Saxetenbach and Lombach split the so-called Lake Wendel into two, forming Lake Thun and Lake Brienz were formed. Unspunnen ruins - the local region was ruled from Unspunnen Castle by the Barons of Rothenfluh-Unspunnen (12th century), the Lords of Weissenburg (14th century) and Lords of Scharnachtal (15th century). After 1500 the castle was abandoned and fell into decay. It was finally used as a quarry.
Here too you have spectacular views over your immediate surroundings and the snow-capped summits of the Jungfrau massif. Gerbigässli - ‘Gerberei’ means tannery - and as the name says, hides were made into leather here in earlier times. ~ 1½h Hiking time / Spring till automn
Rail & Nature Trail
Wilderswil – Gsteig Church – Gsteigwiler - Zweilütschinen
This educational trail was created in 1998 in connection with upgrading the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB). An interesting trail through fields and forest and along the banks of the River Lütschine. Pleasant, level, hike from Wilderswil through the quiet, eye-catching village of Gsteigwiler (647 m) and along the river to the confluence of the White & Black Lütschine at Zweilütschinen (652 m). Discover fascinating facts on the ecological development of the ‘Chappelistutz’ floodplain as well as on local and natural history. If you have energy to spare, then follow the signposts and hike on to Lauterbrunnen.
~ 1½h Hiking time / year-round
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