--- title: "In the realm of the wild streams" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/in-the-realm-of-the-wild-streams" description: "The nostalgic mountain hotel Obersteinberg still conveys hospitality like in grandmother's times. Even electricity has not yet been introduced. There is hardly anything cozier than strengthening yourself in a cozy guest room before a promising hiking day and admiring the awakening nature (to Pfäffer–Gimmelwald 2h10, Pfäffer–Stechelberg 1h15; to Trachsellauenen–Stechelberg 1h40).At first, it goes inland. On a rather shaky bridge, you cross the Tschingel Lütschine in Schafläger (to Trachsellauenen–Stechelberg 2h) and enter a true mountain fairytale world: dwarf birches and spruces crouch on lichen-covered boulders, between them small streams flow with miniature waterfalls. Alpine flowers shine in the short grass meadows, and marmots whistle all around. A slippery path leads over a moraine ridge up to Oberhornsee. Suddenly, it lies ahead: a blue-green eye in the mountain landscape, surrounded by white fluffy cotton grass and crowned by glacier ice and rock spikes.The beautiful alpine pasture on both sides of the nearby Chrummbach forms a soothing contrast to all the rock debris and granite mounds surrounding the lake. Following the creek, you now briefly head downstream. In front of the alpine hut, the path already goes back uphill. After crossing the Oberhorn moraine and the Schmadribach, at point 2111 you reach the junction to the Schmadri hut (ascent to the hut 30 min). Crossing more scree fields and following rock ledges, you descend steeply to Tanzhubel. Here you are almost at the same altitude as at the starting point of the hike. Overwhelming is the view into the whitewater landscape at Untersteinberg. Several glacier streams have to be crossed to the goat stables in Schwand.On a zigzag path, it finally goes even steeper down to Trachsellauenen, then off the valley path out to Stechelberg." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/74551349/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share In the realm of the wild streams ================================ - 11.81 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 4:30 h - 11.81 km - 500 m - 1,330 m - 907 m - 2,148 m - 1,241 m - - Start: Obersteinberg - Destination: Stechelberg **Mountain hiking trail to Trachsellauenen. Unique mountain hike in the magnificent mountain world of the rear Lauterbrunnen valley, which was declared a nature reserve in 1960. Historically, botanically, scenically and hydrologically, this mighty, ice-covered basin is equally interesting, as the "luteren Brunnen" (clear springs, streams), which gave the valley its name, originate here. The intact landscape, the richness of alpine flowers, the idyllic mountain lakelet and the cozy hospitality in the mountain houses together contribute to the unforgettable hiking experience. Entirely natural path.** The nostalgic mountain hotel Obersteinberg still conveys hospitality like in grandmother's times. Even electricity has not yet been introduced. There is hardly anything cozier than strengthening yourself in a cozy guest room before a promising hiking day and admiring the awakening nature (to Pfäffer–Gimmelwald 2h10, Pfäffer–Stechelberg 1h15; to Trachsellauenen–Stechelberg 1h40). At first, it goes inland. On a rather shaky bridge, you cross the Tschingel Lütschine in Schafläger (to Trachsellauenen–Stechelberg 2h) and enter a true mountain fairytale world: dwarf birches and spruces crouch on lichen-covered boulders, between them small streams flow with miniature waterfalls. Alpine flowers shine in the short grass meadows, and marmots whistle all around. A slippery path leads over a moraine ridge up to Oberhornsee. Suddenly, it lies ahead: a blue-green eye in the mountain landscape, surrounded by white fluffy cotton grass and crowned by glacier ice and rock spikes. The beautiful alpine pasture on both sides of the nearby Chrummbach forms a soothing contrast to all the rock debris and granite mounds surrounding the lake. Following the creek, you now briefly head downstream. In front of the alpine hut, the path already goes back uphill. After crossing the Oberhorn moraine and the Schmadribach, at point 2111 you reach the junction to the Schmadri hut (ascent to the hut 30 min). Crossing more scree fields and following rock ledges, you descend steeply to Tanzhubel. Here you are almost at the same altitude as at the starting point of the hike. Overwhelming is the view into the whitewater landscape at Untersteinberg. Several glacier streams have to be crossed to the goat stables in Schwand. On a zigzag path, it finally goes even steeper down to Trachsellauenen, then off the valley path out to Stechelberg. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Path (74%) Trail (21%) Gravel (4%) Street (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Obersteinberg - Schafläger - Oberhornsee - Schwand - Stechelberg Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**Outbound and return travel: by train via Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen. From there by bus to Stechelberg. Read more Additional information Association Bernese Hiking Trails, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking suggestion from the hiking book Jungfrau Region Brienzersee - Oberhasli of the Bernese Hiking Trails Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partially on marked trails of the mountain hiking trail category. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 264T Jungfrau Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - mountain railways - Tours 11.56 km - Hiking Trail 13.36 km - Hiking Trail 8.46 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3824 Lauterbrunnen Download GPX file - - - -