Brienzer Rothorn ibex trek 2nd stage

4:45 h
14.52 km
395 m
1,188 m
1,153 m
2,205 m
1,052 m
Start: Berghaus Eisee
Destination: Sörenberg village centre

The loveliest ridge hike with incredible panoramic views!

The ibex trek from the Rossweid up to the Brienzer Rothorn involves a high probability of encountering ibex along the way. You can leave your backpack for the overnight stay at the Rossweid cableway terminus for transportion to your destination, the Berghaus Eisee. The 2-day hike calls for surefootedness. After the ascent to the Brienzer Rothorn you reach the Berghaus Eisee via Eiseesattel. The next day, the route takes you via Eiseesattel and Arnihaaggen to Glaubenbielen and from there back to Sörenberg.

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Directions

From the Berghaus Eisee the second day's hike starts with a short ascent to the Eiseesattel and continues over the ridge past the Arnihaaggen before heading towards Höch Gumme and Jänzimatt to Glaubenbielen. The last section leads from Glaubenbielen via Flüehütte back to Sörenberg and the lower terminus of the Rossweid cableway.

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Equipment

Good footwear, a rain jacket and enough drinking water for the journey are part of every hike. For the overnight stay at Berghaus Eisee, we recommend that you bring a sleeping bag and a pair of hut mittens in addition to your personal belongings. Pillows and blankets are available. Bergbahnen Sörenberg will be happy to lend you binoculars at the valley station of the Rossweid gondola lift.

Directions & Parking facilities

The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Sörenberg via the main road 10 in the direction of Schüpfheim and from there to Flühli Sörenberg. From Giswil, take the Panoramastrasse / Glaubenbielenpass to Sörenberg.

Plan your route with the help of the Google route planner.

A paid parking lot is available at the valley station of the Rossweid cable car or the Brienzer Rothorn aerial cableway.

You can reach Sörenberg by public transport via Schüpfheim (Bern-Lucerne railroad line). From Schüpfheim, take the Postbus to Sörenberg "Post".

Plan your journey with the SBB online timetable.

Additional information

Berghaus Eisee
6174 Sörenberg
Phone +41 (0)33 951 40 14
E-mail [email protected]
ww.steinbock-trek.ch

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Bergbahnen Sörenberg AG

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

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Bergbahnen Sörenberg AG

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Book your accommodation by contacting the Berghaus Eisee directly!

Berghaus Eisee, Tel. +41 (0)33 951 40 64, [email protected]

Safety guidelines

The hike requires surefootedness (difficulty level T3). Proper footwear and the necessary stamina are required.

Please check the current hiking trail situation before your arrival and make sure that the trails are passable. In case of uncertain weather, snow or if you have any questions, please call Berghaus Eisee on +41 (0)33 951 40 14.

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