Explore Iseltwald & Giessbach E-Bike Tour from Interlaken

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Explore Iseltwald & Giessbach E-Bike Tour from Interlaken — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Enjoying the ride on the Giessbach E-Bike Tour. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the enchanting route from Wilderswil to the historic Grand Hotel Giessbach on this half-day cycling adventure. Begin in Wilderswil, where you’ll ride past charming chalets and cross a beautifully preserved hydraulic wooden bridge. Journey through lush pastures to the lakeside village of Bönigen, then continue along Lake Brienz's shore to the picturesque Iseltwald.

Along the way, enjoy a stop for local cheese tasting from a nearby farm. Experience the stunning Giessbach Waterfalls and conclude your ride at the Grand Hotel Giessbach, a stunning Belle Époque gem accessed via Europe’s first funicular railway. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Tour Highlights

Half-day cycling adventure from Wilderswil to Giessbach
Visit traditional villages and scenic lakeside views
Local cheese tasting
Experience the majestic Giessbach Waterfalls up close
Conclude at the historic Grand Hotel Giessbach, accessible by funicular

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Seek Adventure

Ages: Adults (16–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Savor authentic swiss cheese from a local alpine farm
Included: Top-quality E-bike rental
Included: Photos from the trip which will be taken by your guide
Included: In-person English-speaking guide
Included: Helmet
Included: Transfer to the starting point of the tour

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Pick up your e-bike and helmet, join a short training session, then start in Wilderswil by the historic Schynige Platte railway and cross a unique hydraulic wooden bridge into alpine pastures.
Stop 2

30 min

Ride through Bönigen to the turquoise shores of Lake Brienz.

Follow the quiet southern shore to picturesque Iseltwald.
Iseltwald

one hour

Discover a traditional fishing village and its iconic pier.

Climb a peaceful forest trail with lake views.

Before reaching Giessbach, enjoy a stop for local cheese tasting and refreshments prepared by your guide.
Giessbach Falls

30 min

Walk between the cascading Giessbach waterfalls and enjoy scenic viewpoints along the way.
Stop 5

30 min

Walk beneath the cascading Giessbach Waterfalls

Step into the Belle Époque elegance of the Grand Hotel Giessbach (1873)

Learn the story of Europe’s first funicular railway (1879)
Interlaken

1 h 30 min

Capture highlights and views from a different angle on the way back from Giessbach to Interlaken.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Wait at the bus stop at the Widerswil train station and look for a Ford Transit van with the sign Seek Adventure or a guide with the Seek Adventure logo on their back.
Wait on the street between Hotel Sonne and the Hotel Sonne bus stop in Matten bei Interlaken and look for a Ford Transit van with the sign Seek Adventure or a guide with the Seek Adventure logo on their back.
Main train and bus station Interlaken West

Wait near the entrance to the train station and look for a Ford Transit van with the sign Seek Adventure or a guide with the Seek Adventure logo on their back.
Main train and bus station Interlaken Ost.

Wait near the Kiosk newsagent and look for a Ford Transit van with the sign Seek Adventure written on it or a guide with the Seek Adventure logo on their back.

End point

Wait at the bus stop at the Widerswil train station and look for a Ford Transit van with the sign Seek Adventure or a guide with the Seek Adventure logo on their back.
Wait on the street between Hotel Sonne and the Hotel Sonne bus stop in Matten bei Interlaken and look for a Ford Transit van with the sign Seek Adventure or a guide with the Seek Adventure logo on their back.
Main train and bus station Interlaken West

Wait near the entrance to the train station and look for a Ford Transit van with the sign Seek Adventure or a guide with the Seek Adventure logo on their back.
Main train and bus station Interlaken Ost.

Wait near the Kiosk newsagent and look for a Ford Transit van with the sign Seek Adventure written on it or a guide with the Seek Adventure logo on their back.

Using your ticket

Mobile voucher accepted.

Please be ready at your selected pickup location at the scheduled tour start time.

If no pickup location is provided during booking, we will contact you to arrange it.

Look for a Ford Transit van or a guide wearing the Seek Adventure logo.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Skill level: Participants must be confident bicycle riders
Minimum age: 16 years (Swiss law requires all E-bike riders to be at least 16 years old)
Valid personal insurance covering outdoor and mountain activities is strongly recommended