E-bike tour Griesalp from Interlaken: UNESCO Alpine valley

Climb Europe's steepest public road on an e-bike through an untouched Alpine valley

This e-bike tour from Interlaken takes you into Griesalp, part of the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch region, on a 7- to 8-hour ride through quiet Alpine terrain. You ride past waterfalls, climb the famous 28% gradient postbus road, taste fresh cheese at a mountain farm, and choose between a restaurant lunch at Golderli or a picnic in nature. A local guide leads a small group on quality e-bikes with all gear included.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour from Interlaken to Griesalp

• Pick-up in Interlaken area
• Travel by minibus to Kiental
• Get e-bike and helmet, receive introduction
• Ride through Kiental valley to Tschingelsee
• Climb steep postbus road to Griesalp
• Lunch at Golderli restaurant or picnic
• Explore valley, taste alpine cheese at farm
• Return to Interlaken

The experience

You start with a minibus pickup from Interlaken that carries you and the bikes to Kiental, where the ride begins. After a quick e-bike orientation and helmet check, you follow the Kiental valley along the Kiene river toward the alpine lake Tschingelsee. The route passes waterfalls (Gwindlibachfall and Dündenfall among them), and climbs the postbus road, a 28% gradient stretch that is Europe's steepest public road. Short stops break up the climb and let you take in views of peaks over 3,000 meters.

At midday you reach Golderli, a mountain restaurant where you can sit down for a meal, or you can picnic in the surrounding meadows instead. After lunch, the ride continues deeper into the valley beyond Griesalp, where you stop at a local alpine farm to taste fresh mountain cheese straight from the source. The route passes views of glaciers and Blüemlisalp before a relaxed descent brings you back to Interlaken by late afternoon.

Your guide is a local who speaks English and leads only a small group. The tour includes top-quality e-bikes, helmets, the minibus transfer, and photos taken during the day. You need to be a confident bicycle rider and at least 16 years old (Swiss law requirement for e-bike use). The route suits all fitness levels because the e-bikes handle the steep climbs. What matters is comfort on two wheels.

What’s included

• Top-quality e-bikes and helmets.
• minibus transfer from Interlaken to the starting point in Kiental.
• experienced local guide leading a small group.
• fresh alpine cheese tasting at a mountain farm.
• photos taken by your guide during the day.
• your choice of a restaurant lunch at Golderli or a picnic in nature.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Seek Adventure

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're a confident rider ready to tackle a steep Alpine climb and prefer a guided small group over navigating solo through remote valleys.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the postbus road and why is it part of this tour?

The postbus road is Europe's steepest public road at a 28% gradient, connecting Kiental to Griesalp. It's included because climbing it on an e-bike is the signature challenge of the route: the motor assists you up the steep stretch, and short stops let you catch your breath and enjoy views of the surrounding peaks.

Can I choose what I eat for lunch, or is it set?

You choose at checkout: either a cozy meal at the Golderli mountain restaurant or a picnic in nature with your own food or provided supplies. Both happen at the same point in the day, so the choice is yours depending on what suits your mood.

What makes Griesalp different from other Alpine valleys I could visit?

Griesalp is part of the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch region and sits in one of the most untouched valleys in the Swiss Alps. The route reaches it by climbing the steepest postbus road in Europe and passes through quiet terrain with fewer crowds than the main tourist routes, ending at working alpine farms where you taste cheese made on-site.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this tour?

You need to be a confident bicycle rider, but not necessarily experienced on mountains. The e-bikes do the heavy lifting on steep sections. What matters is that you're comfortable balancing and steering on two wheels for most of a day with breaks built in.

How long is the full day, and what time does it end?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours from pickup in Interlaken to return. You leave early morning and arrive back in Interlaken by late afternoon, leaving your evening free for dinner or rest after the ride.