Schynige Platte
Bernese Oberland
From Interlaken 68Sfrs or 34Sfrs with your half fare card
Just a train ride away and you will experience the beautiful alpine world of Schynige Platte with stunning views from the high alps and the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfraujoch to the Lakes of Thun and Brienz. The seven mile train route takes you on a 50 minute journey to the summit at 1,967 metres.
Another reason to visit the Schynige Platte is the beautiful botanical garden with its array of alpine flowers.
All in all this is a wonderful unforgettable day out and not to be missed. Its great fun for all ages and there are great facilities for the children. So why not hike up to the summit and enjoy the silence and the stunning views of the mountain scenery or take the train to the top and set yourself up to enjoy your hike down.
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Getting there: The starting point for your journey up to the Schynige Platte begins in Wilderswil. The station is on the route of the Berner Oberland Bahn between Interlaken Ost, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. It is also easily accessible from places such as Bern, Thun or Spiez.
If you are arriving by car from either Lucerne or Bern, exit at junction 25 and park at the base station for your train to take you to the summit....or if you are hiking to the top this is where your journey begins.
Hiking: There are many different walking and hiking routes and is a unique experience. You will be amazed by the spectacular views of the Brienzersee and the mountains. The landscape that surrounds Schynige Platte is a combination of rock, stones and beautiful green meadows that are well know for alpine flowers. Below are two great hiking routes with amazing views not only of the high alps but also enjoy the alpine atmosphere with all the different flora and fauna along the way. Please click here for a map of the area.
Schynige Platte - Faulhorn - First
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From Schynige Platte the trail leads slowly past Lauchnerhorn Sägistal Männdlenen and on to the hut. In the first section you will see various stone and rock formations and along the way admiring views of Lake Brienz. When you reach the Männdlenen hut, the trail rises somewhat steeply up to the ridge of Winteregg from where you have a wonderful view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The walk is relatively flat and then further increases in the final metres to Faulhorn. The view from Faulhorn is phenomenal and on a fine day you can see in a northerly direction until well into the Black forest. Only a few metres down from the faulhorn you get to the bottom and continue down on an old mule track to the banks of the Bachalpsee, which offers beautiful scenery. From there follow the signs to the First station where the cable car will take you back down to Grindelwald.
Hiking time: Approximately 6 hours 10 minutes
Wilderswil - Breitlauenen - Schynige Platte
From Wilderswil you follow the traditional trail to Breitlauenen. Mostly through the shady mountain forest and is a very pleasant route. Once Breitlauenen is reached continue on your journey and you will see the ever changing scenery including the valleys of the Lütschine and the Aare. Slightly uphill the path leads from here up to the Schynige Platte. Most striking is the sight to the view point of Schynige Platte and is in such close proximity to the majestic mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfraujoch. Its truly amazing.
Hiking time: Approximately 3 hours from Wilderwil to Brietlaunen. Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Brietlaunen to Schynige Platte
Alpine Garden: The botanical garden is very special. It shows the plants in their natural communities. There are more then 600 plant species to enjoy in this alpine garden and is open from the end of May until the 17th October from 08.30 to 18.00. Admission is included in the train ticket price. With advance notice you can book a guided tour of the garden and staff will give you all the information about the life and environment of Alpine flowers.
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Restaurants From 28th May 2011 the Berghotel and restaurant which was built in 1899 will have completed its renovations to expand and modernise and will offer wonderful views from the panorama restaurant and terrace serving traditional Swiss dishes. from the terrace you are able to enjoy the breathtaking views of the famous 'trio' mountains, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfraujoch.
Sunrise: Every Wednesday from July to August if the weather is good you can travel from Wilderswil to the Schynige Platte for breakfast between 05.20 and 08.00 and watch the sun rise over the mountains. The cost is 15 Sfr payable locally.
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