From Interlaken, the railway (BOB) takes you through the valley of the Schwarze Lütschine to the glacier village of Grindelwald. The subsequent ascent in the yellow Grindelwaldbus at the foot of the Wetterhorn to crossing the pass of the Grosse Scheidegg (1 960 metres above sea level) is a very special experience. Here you will encounter a beautiful landscape with lush alpine meadows and unique flora and fauna.

The descent leads through a magical, wildly romantic area with ancient cheese dairies, lovely pastures and rugged mountain landscapes down to Schwarzwaldalp. From the Schwarzwaldalp, the Postbus takes you to Rosenlaui. Before you decide to continue to Meiringen, you should not miss the wild and romantic glacier gorge. From Meiringen, the Zentralbahn railway will take you to the idyllic carving village of Brienz and to Interlake Ost. To switch from land to water, it is best to start your return journey from Brienz to Interlaken on board of a boat from the Lake Brienz fleet.

Excursion tip – Glacier water tour

Zoom: Map | Glacial Waters Roundtrip | Grindelwald Bus

A round trip with GrindelwaldBus, PostBus, train & boat

After purchasing a ticket from the respective company, you can organise your own route. According to the hop on/hop off principle, you can hop on and off at any station and organise your round trip to suit your needs.

On this round trip, the Grindelwaldbus takes you from Grindelwald via Grosse Scheidegg to Schwarzwaldalp and back.

Glacier water tour
Glacier water tour

Highlights of the Glacial Waters Roundtrip

Grindelwald Glacier village
At the foot of the world-famous Eiger

Upper Grindelwald Glacier
Witness to the Ice Age, vivid document of the growth and shrinkage of our glaciers

Grosse Scheidegg
Pass crossing with spectacular panoramic views

Schwarzwaldalp
Over 100-year-old saw powered by hydropower

Rosenlaui Gorge
Thundering waterfalls and picturesque caves

Aare Gorge near Meiringen
Unique natural wonder

Brienz
Idyllic carving village on the emerald green lake