Farnihubel Trail

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5.82 km long
round trip
Difficulty: easy
condition: very easy
Great panorama
Hiking Trail
  • 02:00 h
  • 210 m
  • 210 m
  • 564 m
  • 742 m
  • 178 m
  • 5.82 km
  • Start: Iseltwald village square
  • Destination: Iseltwald village square
This circular route leads to the Farnihubel viewpoint, with a wonderful view of the small fishing village of Iseltwald, its bay and Seeburg Castle at the bottom of the peninsula.

Follow the orange sign No. 3 marked “Farnihubelweg”. The Farnihubel Trail starts at Iseltwald village square. From here, it’s a leisurely walk along the lakeside path before a steep climb up to the top of the Giessbach Trail. The trail then winds through the forest alongside the cliffs. A variety of fern species grow here, which is how the area got its name (“Farn” is the German word for “fern”). Upon reaching the Farnihubel viewpoint, you are greeted by a magnificent view of turquoise Lake Brienz and the striking Seeburg Castle at the bottom of the peninsula. You return to the village through the forest via the upper trail.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From Iseltwald village square, you follow the orange sign No. 3 marked “Farnihubelweg”.

Iseltwald village square – Lakeside path – Farnihubel – Iseltwald village square

Equipment

Equipment appropriate to the weather and sturdy footwear.

Directions & Parking facilities

Highway on the A8 to the Iseltwald exit
Paid parking at the entrance to the village, "Parkplatz Mühle"
Take the train to Interlaken Ost, then bus (line 103) to Iseltwald village. The bus runs every hour. Alternatively, in summer, arrive by boat from Interlaken Ost or Brienz.

Additional information

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Bönigen-Iseltwald Tourismus


Seestrasse 6


3806 Bönigen


Phone: +41 33 822 29 58


mail@boenigen-iseltwald.ch 


www.boenigen-iseltwald.ch  


 


Interlaken Tourismus


Marktgasse 13


800 Interlaken


Phone: +41 33 826 53 00


mail@interlakentourism.ch 


www.interlaken.ch/hiking  

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the forest at the Farnihubel cliffs: An inviting spot to take a moment and enjoy the view in full.

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Farnihubel Trail
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