Viewing points

Top of biosphere Brienzer Rothorn

The experience of Lucerne’s highest mountain

Enjoy the beautiful view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, as well as up to 690 other peaks. Take in the shimmering green of Lake Brienz and, with a bit of luck, a herd of ibexes – it’s like a dreamworld! Tip: Along the Brienzer Rothorn-Eisee mountain hiking circuit there’s a photo trail where you can take fantastic souvenir photos! Use the photo kit and the great gadgets (available at the valley station of the cable car) to help you.

Travel comfortably by train to Schüpfheim. Then take the Postbus to "Sörenberg, Rothornbahn" and continue by the cable car.

Top of biosphere

A completely new alpine experience awaits you in summer 2024:

renovated & modern summit restaurant
interactive piazza in the newly designed mountain station
Biosphere forum with summit cinema showing the beauty of the biosphere
self-propelled cable car
renovated valley station with biosphere store

Detailed information

Highlights

Mountain aficionados and hiking enthusiasts will find all their hearts desire on the Brienzer Rothorn, the highest peak in Canton Luzern. A first-rate 360° view that takes in the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, along with up to 690 other peaks, is just waiting to be enjoyed. The cable car from Sörenberg takes you to this magnificent viewpoint in just ten minutes.

Hiking only? Far from it! The Brienzer Rothorn offers something for everyone. For adventure enthusiasts, for example, there are the sunrise and sunset rides, a unique experience, and for hikers there is the ambitious Ibex Trek over part of the world-famous Brienz Ridge. For nature lovers, the Eisee lake is perfect for fishing or relaxing. For connoisseurs, there are many culinary events in the newly renovated Rothorn summit restaurant or on the new culinary tour, where you hike from summit restaurant to summit restaurant. And the Rothorn photo trail offers unique souvenir photos of the excursion on Lucerne's highest mountain.

Photo trail

On the mountain hiking circuit from the Brienzer Rothorn mountain station to the glittering Eisee lake and back, there are six unique, staged photo posts, each with an exciting theme relating to photography. The photo kit consists of six different photo gadgets and a booklet full of tips and tricks, as well as challenges for each photo post. Use the setting of the photo posts, the gadgets, the nature, the technical capabilities of your camera (also easy to do with smartphones) and, most importantly, your own creativity! Think outside the box, leave reality behind and play tricks on our perception.

Key data

Hiking trail	Starting/finishing point: Brienzer Rothorn mountain station, Sörenberg, via the Brienzer Rothorn summit platform – Eiseesattel pass – Berghaus Eisee restaurant – Eisee lake – connecting tunnel for the Eisee chair lift
Distance	4,6 km
Hiking time	Approx. 2 hours
Height difference	Ascent: 447 m / Descent: 451 m
Degree of difficulty	medium
Rest stop	Rothorngipfel restaurant, Berghaus Eisee
Sights	Ibex swing on the summit terrace, large photo frame with heart along the route