Hiking
Unterseener-Uferweg
Interlaken West–Unterseen, Neuhaus
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Unterseener-Uferweg
Interlaken West–Unterseen, Neuhaus
Starting in Interlaken, this varied path leads along the banks of the River Aare and the shore of Lake Thun through Unterseen. In addition to the waters, the ancient fortress ruins and nature reserve at Weissenau are also truly eye-catching.
Unterseen is located on Lake Thun, directly adjoining Interlaken at the foot of the imposing Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. The route begins on the River Aare and you pass wild vegetation on the river banks, green meadows and extensive fields. The path leads through sections of light forest and avenues of ancient trees, constantly accompanied by the nearby river and the mountain panorama on the horizon.
The view glides over the glistening waters to the mountain backdrop of the Bernese Oberland, completing picture-postcard perfection. You soon reach the medieval fortress ruins, a listed structure surrounded by greenery at the mouth of the River Aare on Lake Thun. The route continues across charming wooden walkways to the lake.
A long section of the route leads through the nature reserve of Neuhaus-Weissenau with its wealth of flora. The path ends at an enchanting lakeside park, the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the panorama once more. Those wishing to end the day with a fitting finale can take a round cruise on Lake Thun.
The view glides over the glistening waters to the mountain backdrop of the Bernese Oberland, completing picture-postcard perfection. You soon reach the medieval fortress ruins, a listed structure surrounded by greenery at the mouth of the River Aare on Lake Thun. The route continues across charming wooden walkways to the lake.
A long section of the route leads through the nature reserve of Neuhaus-Weissenau with its wealth of flora. The path ends at an enchanting lakeside park, the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the panorama once more. Those wishing to end the day with a fitting finale can take a round cruise on Lake Thun.
Starting in Interlaken, this varied path leads along the banks of the River Aare and the shore of Lake Thun through Unterseen. In addition to the waters, the ancient fortress ruins and nature reserve at Weissenau are also truly eye-catching.
Unterseen is located on Lake Thun, directly adjoining Interlaken at the foot of the imposing Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. The route begins on the River Aare and you pass wild vegetation on the river banks, green meadows and extensive fields. The path leads through sections of light forest and avenues of ancient trees, constantly accompanied by the nearby river and the mountain panorama on the horizon.
The view glides over the glistening waters to the mountain backdrop of the Bernese Oberland, completing picture-postcard perfection. You soon reach the medieval fortress ruins, a listed structure surrounded by greenery at the mouth of the River Aare on Lake Thun. The route continues across charming wooden walkways to the lake.
A long section of the route leads through the nature reserve of Neuhaus-Weissenau with its wealth of flora. The path ends at an enchanting lakeside park, the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the panorama once more. Those wishing to end the day with a fitting finale can take a round cruise on Lake Thun.
The view glides over the glistening waters to the mountain backdrop of the Bernese Oberland, completing picture-postcard perfection. You soon reach the medieval fortress ruins, a listed structure surrounded by greenery at the mouth of the River Aare on Lake Thun. The route continues across charming wooden walkways to the lake.
A long section of the route leads through the nature reserve of Neuhaus-Weissenau with its wealth of flora. The path ends at an enchanting lakeside park, the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the panorama once more. Those wishing to end the day with a fitting finale can take a round cruise on Lake Thun.
Length | Number of stages
5 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
20 m | 30 m
Hiking time
1 h 10 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(for wheelchair users)
|
difficult
(for wheelchair users)
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Information for blind and visually impaired people
Blind and visually impaired people can walk the obstacle-free routes thanks to voice guidance. Voice guidance is integrated in the MyWay Pro app. This offer is supported by Procap Switzerland, the Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and SwitzerlandMobility. Voice guidance is offered only in the MyWay Pro app for iOS.
Information for wheelchair users
The obstacle-free routes enable us to offer a leisure activity to people who depend on paths without substantial natural or physical obstacles. This offer is supported by Procap Switzerland, SwitzerlandMobility, the Swiss Hiking Federation, and the Swiss Cantons.
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap-reisen.ch or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap-reisen.ch or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
Details
PDFArrival | return travel
Barrier-free travel / public transport
Interlaken West is a support railway station.
Wheelchair suitable parking spaces
A parking space suitable for wheelchair users is located on the west side of the railway station.
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WC Interlaken railway station
A Eurokey WC is found on Platform 1 at Interlaken West railway station. WC info: door width 89cm; movement area (DxB) 260x160cm; seat height 42cm; hand grips, right and left moveable; access left; mirror height 100cm; washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
km0 - km1.2
The route leads from the railway station over the River Aare towards Unterseen. The path is surfaced to km1.2 and has no inclines of note.
km1.2 - km3.0
The route between km1.2 and km3.0 is on an easily negotiable gravel path and leads alongside the Aare to the lake.
Weissenau fortress ruins
The impressive Weissenau fortress ruins are located directly alongside the River Aare.
km3.0 - km4.8
From km3.0 - km4.8 the route leads on an unsurfaced path along the lake shore to the Hotel Restaurant Neuhaus. This section of the route has five wooden bridges, each with a step of 5cm. A surfaced path leads from Hotel Restaurant Neuhaus to the Neuhaus bus stop.
Public WC
A public wheelchair-accessible toilet is located next to the Hotel Restaurant Neuhaus.
Hotel Restaurant Neuhaus zum See
The Restaurant Neuhaus zum See has an entrance at ground level via the terrace and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. WC info: door width 76cm; movement area (DxB): 160x115cm; seat height 44cm; hand grips, right moveable, left none; mirror height 125cm, washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
Seestrasse 121
3800 Unterseen
Tel. +41 (0)33 822 82 82
www.hotel-neuhaus.ch/
Option for leaving / joining route
There is a boat station close to the Restaurant Neuhaus. Boats sail from the boat station Neuhaus to Interlaken West railway station. Whether or not a boat is wheelchair accessible can be clarified on the website.
Lachenweg 19
3601 Thun
Tel. +41 (0)58 327 48 11
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Arrival | return travel
Barrier-free return travel / public transport
Low-floor buses travel from the bus stop at Neuhaus (Unterseen), STI (route 21) to Interlaken West railway station.
Contact
Procap Reisen & Sport
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
