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Engstligenfälle Engstligenalp in Adelboden, Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
© Bergbahnen Engstligenalp AG / Anja Zurbrügg

Waterfalls

Hiking in the Bernese Oberland means discovering a world of breathtaking waterfalls. The Lauterbrunnen valley alone has 72 waterfalls to admire.

Inspiring waterfalls in the Bernese Oberland

Lauterbrunnen

The waterfalls of the Bernese Oberland have inspired many artists: Arthur Conan Doyle chose the Reichenbach Falls as the setting for the famous struggle between Sherlock Holmes and Dr Moriarty. Goethe dedicated his poem “Song of the Spirits over the Waters” to the Staubbach Falls. And J.R.R. Tolkien drew inspiration from the Lauterbrunnen Valley, with its 72 waterfalls, for Rivendell in “The Lord of the Rings”.

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Spectacular waterfalls in the Bernese Oberland

The Giessbach Falls on Lake Brienz are a true gem of the Bernese Oberland, plunging 500 metres down over several cascades. The Simmen Falls and Sibe Brünne further up are just as breathtaking: From the Barbarabrücke bridge, the Simmen Falls are particularly easy to see. Those who continue hiking reach Sibe Brünne, where seven springs emerge from a limestone wall before the water rushes down over the cascades of the Simmen Falls. A hike to the Iffigfall waterfall on the Iffigalp is also well worthwhile. It forms part of the Gelten-Iffigen nature reserve and flows into a revitalising ion bath in the valley basin.

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Record-breaking waterfalls in the Bernese Oberland

What does it feel like to step inside a mountain and experience the power of water up close? At the Trümmelbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen, up to 20,000 litres of water per second carve their way through the rock, creating an impressive atmosphere. The Engstligen Falls above Adelboden, the second-highest waterfalls in Switzerland, also offer plenty of thrills. They can be reached either comfortably by cable car or on foot along steep rock faces. Those with a sense of adventure and accompanied by a mountain guide can even climb right next to the waterfall.

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Staubbach Falls

Visitors gaze in fascination as the Staubbach Falls cascade into the valley. The waterfall takes its name from the dust-like droplets of water that spray in all directions.
Giessbachfälle, Brienz

Giessbach Falls

The mighty waterfall thunders down in 14 stages over a length of 500 metres. To explore it from above, take a ride on Europe’s oldest funicular railway.
Trümmelbachfälle

Trümmelbach Falls

The Trümmelbach Falls are in good company in Lauterbrunnen. As part of the valley of 72 waterfalls, they provide some of the most spectacular sights.

Engstligen Falls

Numerous mountain streams of the Engstligenalp join together to form the Engstligen Falls. These drop around 600 metres in height in 2 stages and offer a wonderful natural spectacle.
Sibe Brünne, Lenk-Simmental

Sibe Brünne and Simmen Falls

As a part of the Simme, the Simmen Falls flow into the valley floor of the Lenk. They enchant observers with their mighty swooshing and thundering as they crash down.
Reichenbachfall

Reichenbach Falls

At 120 metres, the Reichenbach Falls south of Meiringen are truly stunning, and easy to reach thanks to the nostalgic Reichenbach Funicular. Three observation terraces near the upper terminus offer breathtaking views of the falls.