Bödeli Route

The tour starts at Interlaken Ost railway station and leads initially alongside the River Aare to Lake Brienz. From the quayside in Bönigen you can enjoy fantastic views over the turquoise waters as far as Brienz. The route continues over the Hauetenbach stream, followed by a brief ascent that is compensated for by superb views of the so-called 'Bödeli', the alluvial plain between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Ride along the bank of the River Lütschine to the church at Gsteig, where you will cross a medieval bridge. Continue through Wilderswil village, past the Unspunnen Castle ruins over the Rugen hill to Interlaken. Here the trail follows the canal towards Lake Thun. It is well worth stopping in the Weissenau nature reserve to visit the same-named ruins and enjoy the tranquillity of your surroundings. The route takes you back to Interlaken via Neuhaus, alongside the Lombach stream and through the picturesque old town of Unterseen.