Lakes Route
This is a linear route of about 56.3 km in the Bernese Oberland, suitable for travellers who want a clear route plan rather than a random walk.
- Distance
- 48.0 km
- Time
- 8 h 7 min
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- One-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
Plan it as a long stage or multi-day section in the Bernese Oberland. The distance is about 56.3 km, and the route character is shaped by valley paths, lake approaches, climbs and glacier panoramas. The elevation range is roughly 558-751 m.
It can be walked as one continuous journey or split into separate sections, depending on fitness, daylight and available transport.
Route suitability
Without a car
Yes
With children
No
With a dog
With caution
By bike
No
With a stroller
No
Signal
Patchy
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Use Swiss trains, buses, boats and mountain railways to the chosen valley or lake start.
By car
Drive to official village, station or cable car parking. Some valleys are easier by train.
Parking
Use paid parking at stations, cable cars, lake villages and official trailheads.
What to expect
Lakes Route
Interlaken
Grindelwald
Jungfrau
valley paths
Difficult sections and safety
Mountain weather can change quickly near Interlaken. Wet stones, snow patches and steep descents require a calm pace and footwear with good grip.
How much time to allow
One long stage
7-10 h
Full route
several days
Cycling option
only for prepared riders
Best time to go
The best window around Interlaken is usually late spring to early autumn
In the mountains, weather can change within an hour
In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
power bank
cash and documents
overnight gear if needed
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Asphalt 95% · Gravel 5% · Artificial surface 1%
The surface section length differs from the total route distance: 53.9 km versus 48.0 km.
Asphalt
95% · 51.0 km
Gravel
5% · 2.65 km
Artificial surface
1% · 0.08 km
Fine gravel
1% · 0.07 km
Paving stones
1% · 0.06 km
Dirt
1% · 0.01 km
Route photos
7 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Use Swiss trains, buses, boats and mountain railways to the chosen valley or lake start
Is this route suitable for children?
Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.
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: 48.0 km, moderate.
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