Oberried am Brienzersee: Lakeside, trails and suspension bridge

Oberried am Brienzersee lies on the northern shore of the lake, between the water and the steep slopes of the Brienzergrat. The lakeside setting and the rising landscape provide two clear points of reference for planning your trip. There are also paths along the shore and on the slopes, the Unterweidligraben suspension bridge and the Reformed Church of Oberried. If you are looking for a hotel in Oberried, these specific features can help you tailor your stay to your interests.

Between the lakeshore and the mountain slope

The municipality stretches along the lakeshore and across wooded slopes up to the Tannhorn at 2,221 m. The Brienzergrat and Tannhorn provide two named elevations in the landscape. Oberried has walking paths along the lakeshore, mountain routes on the slopes and meadows, and cycling tours. These activities offer different ways to explore the area: you can plan around walks by the water, paths through the hillside landscape or bike rides.

Routes with different planning details

Variant A of the Bernese Oberland Trail from Brienz to Interlaken reaches Oberried after approximately 7.0 km. The route follows paved and natural-surface paths; the section through Oberried is part of the Swiss Way of St. James. The approximate distance places Oberried along this variant as a stage point, while the surface describes the nature of the path.

The Brienz–Oberried high-altitude trail is listed as taking 2 hours and 30 minutes. This gives you different planning details for two named hiking options: for the Bernese Oberland Trail, the information covers the approximate distance to Oberried and the surface; for the high-altitude trail, it gives the stated duration. This distinction can help you plan distances and times separately in your day’s itinerary.

Another cycling route is the Brienzersee Loop mountain bike circuit. It is 37.9 km long and follows natural-surface roads and crosses two suspension bridges. As a loop, it offers a different type of route from the walking and mountain routes mentioned above.

Suspension bridge with seasonal installation

The Unterweidligraben suspension bridge, also known as Ebliggraben, spans the Unterweidligraben gorge and is 70 m long. From the bridge, you can see the turquoise Lake Brienz and the opposite side of the valley. The bridge is in place from spring to autumn and is dismantled in winter. If you plan to visit it, check local conditions before your trip.

Church and local character

The Reformed Church of Oberried was completed in 1968. Its nave has a trapezoidal floor plan that is symmetrical along the longitudinal axis. The year of construction and the floor plan provide two different points of reference for the church: the year places it in time, while the shape describes the spatial design of the nave. Oberried am Brienzersee has also retained its traditional character.

Boat trips on Lake Brienz

The Lake Brienz boat tour travels from Brienz towards Oberried and then, among other places, to Iseltwald, Niederried, Ringgenberg, Bönigen and Interlaken Ost. If you would like to include a boat trip in your plans, check the timetable in advance.

Discover more destinations: Gsteigwiler, Brienz, Grindelwald, Schwanden bei Brienz, Gundlischwand, Axalp, Wengen, Niederried bei Interlaken

For the broader travel overview: Interlaken.