--- title: "The solitary path from Schynige Platte" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/the-solitary-path-from-schynige-platte" description: "From the Schynige Platte mountain station, follow the signposts directly towards Burglauenen. If you have enough time, you can visit the alpine garden near the train station. Over 650 different plant species can be admired there. On an alpine road, the path goes downhill to the Alp Ausserläger, where you first reach a hiking trail keeping right. The path continues on an alpine road to the Schwand alpine huts, then a hiking trail leads further over alpine meadows. The path then goes through a forest, where you lose significant altitude on a steep descent. Shortly before Luege, we leave the forest, and a cable-protected traverse takes us along the steep rock faces of Spisblatti to the alpine hut. A short stretch on a road slightly downhill and then the trail continues partly over alpine pastures and partly through forest to the Alp Schärmatta. We cross alpine pastures repeatedly, where cows spend their summer. The final descent is over alpine meadows and lastly on a road to the tiny village of Burglauenen with its small train station. Important: before the train's arrival, a “stop on request” button must be pressed on the platform so the train will definitely stop." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/45356193/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share The solitary path from Schynige Platte ====================================== - 8.69 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hiking Trail - 3:00 h - 8.69 km - 141 m - 1,300 m - 896 m - 1,974 m - 1,078 m - - Start: Schynige Platte - Destination: Burglauenen **The Schynige Platte, combined with the nostalgic train ride from Wilderswil, is a popular excursion destination. Justifiably so, as the view of the Bernese High Alps here is outstanding. The farther you move away from the mountain station, the quieter it becomes, and you quickly leave the crowd of tourists behind. A rather less frequented but scenically magnificent and varied hike is the descent from Schynige Platte to Burglauenen.** From the Schynige Platte mountain station, follow the signposts directly towards Burglauenen. If you have enough time, you can visit the alpine garden near the train station. Over 650 different plant species can be admired there. On an alpine road, the path goes downhill to the Alp Ausserläger, where you first reach a hiking trail keeping right. The path continues on an alpine road to the Schwand alpine huts, then a hiking trail leads further over alpine meadows. The path then goes through a forest, where you lose significant altitude on a steep descent. Shortly before Luege, we leave the forest, and a cable-protected traverse takes us along the steep rock faces of Spisblatti to the alpine hut. A short stretch on a road slightly downhill and then the trail continues partly over alpine pastures and partly through forest to the Alp Schärmatta. We cross alpine pastures repeatedly, where cows spend their summer. The final descent is over alpine meadows and lastly on a road to the tiny village of Burglauenen with its small train station. Important: before the train's arrival, a “stop on request” button must be pressed on the platform so the train will definitely stop. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Gravel (6%) Path (64%) Trail (27%) Asphalt (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Schynige Platte – Schwand – Luege/Sengg – Schärmatta - Burglauenen Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy hiking 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** Arrival: by train via Wilderswil to Schynige Platte Return: by train from Burglauenen 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 book Bernese Oberland of the Bernese Hiking Trails Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partially on mountain hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 254T Interlaken 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 7.22 km - Hiking Trail 6.77 km - Hiking Trail 3.06 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3815 Gündlischwand Download GPX file - - - -