Brünig Pass

#1563 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Brünig Pass, at an altitude of 1,008 m, connects the Bernese Oberland and central Switzerland, linking Meiringen in the canton of Bern and Lungern in the canton of Obwalden. It is on the watershed between the upper reaches of the Aare, which flows through Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, and the Sarner Aa, which flows into Lake Lucerne. ()

Local name: Brünigpass Maximum elevation: 3307 ftCoordinates: 46°45'26"N, 8°8'6"E

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BernSwitzerland

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Brünig Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aare Gorge, Lungern, Reichenbach Falls, Ballenberg.

4.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Aare Gorge, Meiringen
118 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Aare Gorge (Aareschlucht) is a breathtaking natural wonder located near Meiringen, in the municipality of Schattenhalb, Switzerland. Carved into the limestone by the untamed waters of the Aare River over thousands of years...
2 miN
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
53 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Switzerland's picturesque Obwalden canton, Lungern is a hidden gem that boasts a serene ski area perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of more crowded resorts.
3.8 miSE
Large waterfall with cable car rides
Reichenbach Falls, Meiringen
96 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Bernese Alps, the Reichenbach Falls is a natural wonder that draws visitors to the quaint town of Meiringen, Switzerland. This breathtaking waterfall, known for its sheer power and beauty, cascades down the rocks in a series...
2.4 miW
Village-style living history museum
Ballenberg, Brienz
63 min walk • Ballenberg is an open-air museum in Switzerland that displays traditional buildings and architecture from all over the country. Located near Brienz in the municipality of Hofstetten bei Brienz, Canton of Bern, Ballenberg has over 100 original buildings that have been transported from their original sites.
3.1 miSE
Valley
Oberhasli, Meiringen
80 min walk • The Oberhasli is a historical Landvogtei or Talschaft in the Bernese Highlands, Switzerland, bordering on the cantons of Obwalden, Nidwalden, Uri and Wallis.
4.4 miNW
Peak with a steam train and a cable car
Brienzer Rothorn
112 min walk • Brienzer Rothorn, a majestic mountain in Switzerland, stands as a sentinel over the stunning Lake Brienz. Rising to an elevation of 2,350 meters, this natural wonder is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking an authentic Alpine experience.
3.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lungern
82 min walk • Lake Lungern is a natural lake in Obwalden, Switzerland which is named after the town Lungern on its shore. The lake is drained by the Sarner Aa river, which flows through the Sarnersee and into Lake Lucerne.
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hinterburgsee
107 min walk • Hinterburgsee is a lake in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. Its surface area is 5 ha.
3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höch Gumme
77 min walk • The Höch Gumme is a mountain of the Emmental Alps in Switzerland. It lies to the east of the Brienzer Rothorn and Arnihaaggen, and the west of the Wilerhorn and Brünig Pass. The Schönbüel cable car station is on its eastern flank.
3.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Restiturm, Meiringen
92 min walk • The Restiturm, or Burgruine Resti, is a ruined castle in the municipality of Meiringen in the Swiss canton of Bern. The original castle was built in the 13th century and has been rebuilt several times.
3.2 miSE
46°43'37"N • 8°11'14"E
Sherlock Holmes museum, Meiringen
83 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum

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Brünig Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)