Panorama trails and circular routes in the Holiday Region Interlaken

The ridgeway between the Niederhorn and the Gemmenalphorn is a true high spot, offering extraordinary panoramas. For early risers, this tour promises rich rewards. With luck, you will even spot chamois, ibex and marmots along the way. Throughout the hike, you will savour unforgettable views of the vast snowy mountains of the Bernese Oberland as well as the deep blue of Lake Thun.

An evocative rack-and-pinion railway transports you up to the Schynige Platte, where you join an impressive circular trail through a unique winter wonderland. The route leads to the "Daube" viewpoint before continuing along a secure ridge with views of the Oberberghorn, passing brightly coloured alpine flowers on the way to the Louchernhorn. Back at the starting point, linger on the beautiful sun terrace of a mountain hotel more than a century old. Here the views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and the surrounding peaks are simply sensational.

All around Lake Thun you will find beautiful viewpoints, impressive landscapes and cultural treasures. A unique circular path runs around the picturesque banks of shimmering Lake Thun, and also encircles the lake at elevation. Along the way you will pass several spectacular suspension bridges spanning deep ravines. The impressive bridges and the panoramic views make this trail an outstanding experience; at 56 kilometres, it can be tackled in stages or over several days.

The Diemtigtal Nature Park is known for its enchanting alpine landscapes of towering mountains. This panorama trail takes you across varied terrain to Grimmiwasser, the energy hotspot. The beautiful mountain path winds up through shady forests to Alp Grimmi, where an imposing high plateau promises fine views. En route you will encounter iron-enriched waters, the source of energy for which this circular hike is known.

Aeschi stands on a sun-drenched high plateau above Spiez. Thanks to the breathtaking views of the nearby peaks and Lake Thun, it promises a memorable experience amid the natural world. A circular route leads down into the untamed Suldtal valley in a matter of minutes, where you will see the bubbling Pochtenfall waterfall as the treasures of the nature reserve unfold. Another highlight is the circular Bänkli course, which takes you from Aeschi to benches commanding stunning views of the Bernese Oberland.

Looking for a circular trail that combines great views with artworks? This easy-to-navigate tour to Lake Hinterburgseeli on the Axalp is just the thing. The "Schnitzlerweg" (woodcarving trail) passes hand-carved wooden sculptures on the way to the magical alpine lake. As you progress, your perspective of the shimmering turquoise tones of Lake Brienz continually alters.