The summit can be reached from Brienz by the Brienz Rothorn Bahn. In order to avoid the crowds, we took the earliest train departed at around 7.30 am. The ticket is quite expensive, but special discount will be given to earlier visitors.

Brienz Rothorn Bahn is Switzerland’s only daily steam rack railway since 1892. In roughly one hour, the small steam locomotive push the merry red panorama coaches from Lake Brienz up to the Brienzer Rothorn. Unlike the steam railway, this line also operates during winter. 

Although feeling a bit sleepy, our mood was elevated instantly when we saw this beautiful lake view.

Those cows have the whole greenery mountain to roam freely. I always think the cows in Swistzerland are the most lucky cows in the whole world !

The ridge of this mountain is clearly seen when the train was passing by it slowly.

On a clear day, the Rothorn offers you a magnificent view of no fewer than 693 peaks.

The train reached the mountain station at 2,244 metres above sea level.

There are many short and longer trails started from here, ideal for both seasoned mountaineers and relaxed hikers. 

The 4 of us at a fine day in Aug-2019. It was very sunny but also very windy.

So peaceful, so heavenly beautiful !

Our hiking trip began from here. It passes through Sorenberg Cable Car Station which transport visitors to Sorenberg village on the other side of the ridge.

Lake Brienz is 564m above the sea level, with a length of about 14km, a width of 2.8km and a maximum depth of 260m. 

The lake is poor in nutrient, thus fishing is not very important, a blessing instead.  

This chair lift will bring visitors down to beautiful Lake Eisee, but that’s not our focus in this trip.

Lake Eisee at backdrop

Eisee, a nice lake, lying below the steep northern slopes of Arnihaaggen.

The altitude of the lake is 1896 m, but the path crosses its northern shores some 50 meter higher, until reaching the hut of Eisee, 1953 m.