Lakes Route
Section 5 Meiringen–Sarnen
The Brünigpass separates the Bernese bear and the Innerschweiz, linked by pilgrim paths, railways and dialect. Obwalden: a tiny canton, a wide valley, a pre-Alpine landscape with scattered settlements, shallow lakes and long traditions.
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Arrival / return travel
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Rail, bus, boat recommendations
| Timetable | Public transport stops and route |
|---|---|
| Meiringen | Show on map |
| Sarnen | Show on map |
SwitzerlandMobility recommends covering the following sections by rail, bus or boat to shorten the route, to negotiate height differences or simply because it’s beautiful.
All recommendations
All recommendations
Length32 km
of which unsurfaced: 9 km
Height differenceMeiringen–Sarnen: 560 m
Sarnen–Meiringen: 680 m
RequirementsGrade: medium Low to medium
Conditions: difficult
Helpful hintsBeware: steep unsurfaced section Meiringen–Hasliberg and Brünig–Lungern.
Beware: busy main road on the Brünigpass.
SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.
of which unsurfaced: 9 km
Height differenceMeiringen–Sarnen: 560 m
Sarnen–Meiringen: 680 m
RequirementsGrade: medium Low to medium
Conditions: difficult
Helpful hintsBeware: steep unsurfaced section Meiringen–Hasliberg and Brünig–Lungern.
Beware: busy main road on the Brünigpass.
SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.
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Places of interest along the route
Nature (1)
Historic traffic routes (2)
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