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Lower Giessbach Falls – Giessbach Falls loop from Giessbachfälle

Moderate

5.0

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Lower Giessbach Falls – Giessbach Falls loop from Giessbachfälle

03:05

9.90km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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1.46 km

Giessbach Boat Dock

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The path from Iseltwald to Giessbach is considered one of the most beautiful riverside paths in Switzerland. Once a year, it lures me here. Could you also do a canoe :-), the main thing the ideas never go out.

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1.97 km

Lower Giessbach Falls

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Take a rain jacket with you!

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2.33 km

Grandhotel Giessbach

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The non-profit Giessbach Foundation was founded in 1983 by the famous animal and environmental activist Franz Weber to save the historically valuable grand hotel from the Belle Epoque from demolition …

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5.34 km

Aare Bridge Walkway

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It's very impressive to walk along the new footpath high above the precipice below the highway. There are special mats for dogs to protect their paws.

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7.42 km

Giessbach Falls

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Beautiful in all seasons, although you have to push the bike a short distance. The waterfall is gigantic. There are always many visitors here!

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7.65 km

Giessbach Funicular

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The funicular railway was built from the shores of Lake Brienz up to the Granhotel Giessbach and the Giessbach Falls as early as 1897.
The ride up to the Giessbach Falls is still an experience in a special setting today.

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8.13 km

Giessbach Funicular

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Very nicely made brochures on the funicular railway are located in the foyer of the Grandhotel Giessbach (in several languages).

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8.25 km

View of Lake Brienz

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9.90 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.36 km

2.51 km

1.29 km

715 m

639 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

3.13 km

1.48 km

639 m

418 m

107 m

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Monday 25 May

29°C

16°C

16 %

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