The The Schynige Platte , (shiny plateau) is an excellent walking area reached by cog-railway in about 50 minutes from Wilderswill, just outside Interlaken. From the top station there is a circular route which you can follow in either direction back to the station in about 2 hours or so.
At one point there are spectacular views of both Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and
on the other side you have fantistic views of the Eiger, Mönch and
Jungfrau. Good shoes are essential as some of the tracks are a bit rocky, and
you may even come across some snow in early season.
Near to the station is a well laid out alpine garden which contains some 500
varieties of plant growing in their natural habitat, and displayed in 15
different categories. The best time to visit the garden is from mid June to
Late September.
Using the Regional Pass: |
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- From Interlaken WEST walk or take the bus to Interlaken EAST.
- Take the train to Wilderswill.
- Take the cog-railway up to Schynige Platte.
- Return by cog-railway to Wilderswill.
- Change trains to Interlaken EAST.
- Walk or bus to Interlaken WEST.
Hints:
- Good shoes are essential.
- Take a packed lunch.
- From the top station, and with the track on your left, walk up towards the restaurant.
- Go through the terrace until you reach the wooden bench and the children's slide, then turn right up the steep slope.
- Carry on up to the viewing point by the railings.
- Follow the marked paths past the tall peak on the left, and eventually back to the station.
- Visit the alpine garden (Allow about an hour).
