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Switzerland 2008 

Lake Brienz and the Bernese Oberland
A self-guided walking tour

LAKE BRIENZ is Switzerland's deepest lake and with its steep slopes and idyllic villages offers a unique scenery. The visitor will first notice the unique colour of the lake, which changes depending upon wind and weather from blue over turquoise to emerald green and looks particularly magnificent from one of the many lookout points over the lake. The region covers the southern part of the canton of Bern: the famous Bernese Oberland

PRICE

• £465 per person, sharing a double/twin room and staying in two to three star hotels.
• Single supplement £50.00 per person

INCLUDED

5 night accommodation in a double room. Full board (breakfast, dinner and picnic lunches). Daily luggage transfer each day (one bag per person). Additional luggage: CHF 10 (approx £5) per day and per bag (to be paid directly to the luggage handler). Hiking itinerary. Transportation vouchers.

NOT INCLUDED

Transportation to/from Interlaken, drinks and personal expenses.

Departure dates 2008:

Every Sunday from 11th of May until the 26th of October.


To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival in Interlaken. An official welcome and introduction to the week’s program. Afterward a hike in the vicinity and a visit to the castle. Overnight accommodation in Interlaken.

Day 2: A hile along Lake Brienz past waterfalls and through forests and meadows to Brienz, the largest village on the lake. Average hiking time: 5 hrs. Overnight accommodation in Brienz.

Day 3: Hiking along the lake over varied terrain, passing the idyllic villages Oberried, Niederried and Ringgenberg. A swim in the natural lido Burgseeli. Average hiking time: 5 hrs. Overnight accommodation in Goldswil.

Day 4: A hike along the ‘Planet Trail’ and then along the St. James trail to St. Niklausen. Ascend through the Habkern Valley to Habkern and on to Beatenberg, the sun terrace of the Bernese Oberland. Average hiking time: 5 hrs. Overnight accommodation in Beatenberg.

Day 5: Descend through the Justis Valley canyon to Sigriswil. Then a continued hike to Gunten on Lake Thun and return by excursion boat to the starting point in Interlaken. Average hiking time: 4 hrs. Accommodation in Interlaken.

Day 6: Relaxation and time for individual activities. Departure.

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

Moderate: Between 3 ½ and 5 hours of daily walking along well marked paths.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

Click here to view the weather forecast Link courtesy of uk met office

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

A mixture of 2 and 3 star traditional hotels.

GETTING THERE

Nearest airport is Bern/Belp. Travel time from there to Interlaken by train is approx. 1 hour.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a pair of extra socks in the rucksack), rucksack/day pack, swim suit, water bottle, sun glasses, sun hat, sun block/cream, rain coat, a warm jacket and a first-aid kit.

 

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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