--- title: "High up from Brienz to the Axalp" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/high-up-from-brienz-to-the-axalp" description: "The start of the route is at the train station in Brienz. After leaving the beautiful village of Brienz behind, you approach the challenging ascent along Lake Brienz. This first section is the only flat part of the route. Afterwards, the route is characterized by a steady incline. It goes high up to the Axalp, which is 1,535 m above sea level. The paved road winds through forest sections and green pastures, where traditional alpine huts and beautiful chalets decorate the landscape. While you enjoy the picturesque area, effort, sweat, and sore calves fade into the background. Our tip: Extend your ride to the mountain restaurant Hilten (1,706 m above sea level), which towers above the village center on a hill. From up here you have a unique view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Brienz. Refresh yourself with a delicious rösti and a refreshing drink before returning on the same route." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/26281808/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share High up from Brienz to the Axalp ================================ - 28.43 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Road Bike - 2:00 h - 28.43 km - 1,155 m - 1,155 m - 564 m - 1,705 m - 1,141 m - - Start: Brienz, train station - Destination: Brienz, train station The impressive road bike route is the perfect trip for athletes looking for a challenge combined with panorama and enjoyment. The start of the route is at the train station in Brienz. After leaving the beautiful village of Brienz behind, you approach the challenging ascent along Lake Brienz. This first section is the only flat part of the route. Afterwards, the route is characterized by a steady incline. It goes high up to the Axalp, which is 1,535 m above sea level. The paved road winds through forest sections and green pastures, where traditional alpine huts and beautiful chalets decorate the landscape. While you enjoy the picturesque area, effort, sweat, and sore calves fade into the background. Our tip: Extend your ride to the mountain restaurant Hilten (1,706 m above sea level), which towers above the village center on a hill. From up here you have a unique view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Brienz. Refresh yourself with a delicious rösti and a refreshing drink before returning on the same route. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (99%) Trail (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Additional information Information on duration, fitness, and technique depends on the chosen type of bike (mountain bike, e-bike, e-mountain bike, touring bike, road bike). These are average reference values.**Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 CH-3800 Interlaken Phone: +41 33 826 53 00 **Brienz Tourism** Hauptstrasse 143 CH-3855 Brienz BE T +41 33 952 80 80 www.brienz-tourismus.ch Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The route is an insider tip; few people think of riding up to the Axalp because the Brünig, Grimsel, Susten, and especially the Grosse Scheidegg are in close proximity and much more popular. However, both the ascent and the nature on the Axalp are actually much more magnificent. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Customs, Market - Advent & Christmas Markets - Place of interest - children's / water playground - Tourist Information - historic buildings - Tours 26.64 km - Road Bike - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3855 Brienz Download GPX file - - - -