- 5:15 h
- 10.36 km
- 1,321 m
- 440 m
- 649 m
- 1,970 m
- 1,321 m
- Start: Isenfluh
- Destination: Schynige Platte
Historic hotel and cogwheel railway, an alpine playground and a Swiss Flower Panorama Trail as well as a botanical alpine garden are the highlights, along with the spectacular view of the famous Bernese trio Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, when you finally reach the much-visited Schynige Platte. The alpine garden, open from mid-June to the end of October, should definitely not be missed. Here the botanical heart delights on the kilometer-long loop: From edelweiss through black gentian to paradise lily, around 650 other species can be admired in the steep terrain. That is about two thirds of the entire Alpine flora. In addition, there are artificially created areas such as the original rock field or the limestone scree slope where very specific species thrive. Schynige Platte – or shining plate – is the name of the place because the schist rock face intensely reflects light when wet and then appears like a glowing plate.
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Best to visit
Directions
Isenfluh (1081 m) – steep descent to Zweilütschinen (654 m) – along the black Lütschine via Gündlischwand to Rüdli – (P. 708) – steep ascent through the Hubel and Bortwald to Usserläger (1731 m) and further to Schynige Platte (1967 m).
Equipment
For a day route, normal hiking equipment; for multi-day trips including spare clothing and provisions. Hiking poles are recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival: By train to Lauterbrunnen, then by post bus to Isenfluh.
Return: From Schynige Platte by cogwheel railway to Wilderswil.
Additional information
Eat and stay, e.g.:
Hotel Schynige Platte, Tel. +41 (0) 33 828 73 73, www.hotelschynigeplatte.ch
Literature
Jochen Ihle / Toni Kaiser: The 101 Most Beautiful Hikes in Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-03865-041-6, Rothus Medien, Solothurn, www.wandershop-schweiz.ch
Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ, Special Issue 1/2022: ViaBerna. Rothus Medien, Solothurn, www.wandermagazin-schweiz.ch
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
If the 1300 meters of ascent from Zweilütschinen to Schynige Platte is too long and steep for you, you can also take the cogwheel railway from Wilderswil.
Safety guidelines
Strenuous hike on marked mountain hiking trails. Difficulty: T2.
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