Schynige Platte and Daube: Extended Panorama Circuit above Lake Brienz: hiking in Switzerland
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Schynige Platte and Daube: Extended Panorama Circuit above Lake Brienz

Distance
7.3 km
Time
3 h 12 min
Elevation gain
627 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Route description

The Schynige Platte panorama hotel starts a walk centred on attentive observation. The mountain path heads to Daube, also known as Tuba: in clear weather, Bernese Alpine peaks and Lake Brienz far below fill the view. The continuation follows the panorama-ridge side and returns to the same mountain setting. Some passages are repeated in this version, suiting a more unhurried day than the usual short circuit. Summer meadows invite frequent pauses, but observe their plants from the path. Finish beside the hotel with the broad view that began the outing; meals require a separate check. Oberberghorn and Gumihorn summits and the botanical garden lie outside the selected passage.

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Gravel 17% · Asphalt 1% · Artificial surface 1% · Unknown 81%

Surface data covers 1.40 km of 7.35 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Gravel 17% · 1.28 km
Asphalt 1% · 0.11 km
Artificial surface 1% · 0.01 km
Unknown 81% · 5.95 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Daube brings high mountains and the valley lake into one view. Repeated panorama passages make room for changing light and an independently paced mountain day.
Length
7.4 km
Elevation gain
627 m
Surface
Gravel 17%
Schynige Platte and Daube: Extended Panorama Circuit above Lake Brienz: route photo

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
When the mountain railway operates, the outing is accessible without a car. Children need stamina and confident footing on open mountain paths, especially with repeated passages. A bicycle or stroller is unsuitable; dog rules and continuous reception are unknown.

Nearby

The Alpengarten botanical garden needs a separate approach and viewing time. Oberberghorn and Gumihorn are outside this circuit. The railway museum and other station offers are additional visits; check hotel meal service separately.

Getting there

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Without a car
Jungfraubahnen lists the Wilderswil–Schynige Platte railway. Add the short mountain-station approach to the hotel-side start; the circuit returns there. Published 2026 offers cover 13 June–25 October, but check the actual services and final descending train before walking.
By car
Arrive at lower Wilderswil and change to mountain rail. Car access to the panorama hotel or along the selected mountain paths is unconfirmed.
Parking
Wilderswil Park+Ride lies beside the lower station. The operator’s current rates are CHF 3 up to three hours, CHF 10 for three–twelve hours and CHF 5 per additional twelve hours. Arrange and pay for mountain rail separately; a parking space is not guaranteed.

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What to expect

Places
Daube Viewpoint the actual panorama stop with mountain-peak and Lake Brienz views in clear weather.
Schynige Platte Panorama Hotel the historical mountain building at the start and return; its outside approach belongs to the circuit.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 627 м.
SurfaceGravel 17%, Asphalt 1%, Artificial surface 1%, Unknown 81%.
Риски Keep steady footing beside open slopes, especially on wet ground or in strong wind. Repeated passages add effort compared with the ordinary panorama circuit. Do not leave for an extra summit without a checked continuation. Confirm path conditions and leave enough time before the final train.

How much time to allow

Оцените свой темп
Time for the route 3–4 h
With stops | 4–5 h This editorial allowance covers the expanded circuit with repeated passages. The ordinary two-and-a-half-hour panorama plan was not applied. Rail travel and a separate meal are additional.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
A clear, snow-free day in the mountain summer season is preferable. Fog hides the panorama, while rain and wind worsen passage. Check early autumn snow and railway operation; regional winter offers do not establish access to this circuit.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain footwear, water and food independently of the restaurant.
Wind, rain and sun protection.
A mountain-junction map and checked final descending train.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Jungfraubahnen lists the Wilderswil–Schynige Platte railway. Add the short mountain-station approach to the hotel-side start; the circuit returns there. Published 2026 offers cover 13 June–25 October, but check the actual services and final descending train before walking

Is this route suitable for children?

Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 7.3 km, moderate.

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