Spectacular high-altitude hiking.

A high-altitude hike on the Brienzer Rothorn is a pleasure for hikers and railway enthusiasts alike. The Brienzer Rothorn can be reached from three sides by three different transport services or via a spectacular high-altitude hike. You decide which option to choose. The Rothorn (2,351 metres above sea level) offers a unique view of 693 mountain peaks, including the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, and the turquoise-blue Lake Brienz.

Useful information.

  • Various species of the iconic Swiss “Edelweiss” flower bloom on the trail up to the summit
  • Berghaus Rothorn Kulm mountain hotel, Gipfel-Restaurant Rothorn, Berghuis Schönbüel inn and Turren restaurant (booking required for the restaurants)
  • Option: Brienz–Rothorn–Hike to Schönbüel/Turren–Lungern (or vice versa)
  • Option: Sörenberg–Rothorn–Hike to Schönbüel/Turren–Lungern (or vice versa)
  • Operating hours brb.ch; turren.ch; soerenberg.ch

Important information.

Take a Zentralbahn train to Brienz or Lungern.

You can find more information on the following websites: www.brb.ch,  www.turren.ch, www.soerenberg.ch