Switzerland: Briefengrat

July 22, 2023

Above photo: overlooking view of the Briefengrat trail and Sörenberg on the right.

Elevation: 6,896 ft/ 2,102 m

Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced

Temperature: ~65F to low 70s F

Hike time: 10:11-13:12 roundtrip from Brienz Rothorn to Chruterepass via Briefengrat.

Vignette: Swiss vignette is required to drive around Switzerland.

Vignette cost: 42 CHF one year pass

Parking: Parkplatz der Rothorn-Bahn

3855 Brienz, Switzerland

Train station: Brienz Rothorn Bahn (BRB)

Brienz Rothorn Steam Train fee: 96 CHF / per person from Brienz - Rothorn - Brienz

There are limited seating to ride the historic steam cog railway. When the weather is good, the wait times are longer or all trains are sold out. I'd hate to miss out an opportunity so I decided to book a couple of weeks in advanced.

Tickets can be purchased here (click on the photo below):

Breakfast at the hotel started at 07:00 and decided to take the 08:36am train. Arrived at the station at 08:20 and the train was full. If you want better seats, I would arrive earlier. It is a 1hr train ride to Rothorn.

Once you get off the train, walk towards Hotel Rothorn Kulm and you will see signs on the left side.

Hike up to take Chrutere via Chruterepass. Got lost hiking to the top, it was overcast and the trail was wet/ muddy.

Above photo: [11:52am] on the ridge and spotted mountain goat! It was quite fascinating.

Right photo: spotted this beautiful creature!

Above photo: The sun came out a bit while I was enjoying my lunch.

What's in My Backpack?

• CLIK compact backpack

• Solar Charger Power Bank

• Phone Holder Lanyard

• Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier

• Attire:

  • Oboz Sapphire Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's

  • Arc'teryx Gamma LT Hoodie - Women's

  • Smartwool Hike Light Margarita Crew Socks - Women's

  • REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie - Women's

    
    

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