Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour: Trümmelbach Falls & Hidden Valleys

Ride past 72 waterfalls into valleys most visitors never reach

This 6-hour e-bike tour from Interlaken follows the glacial Weisse Lütschine River through Lauterbrunnen Valley, starting at Stechelberg and climbing into the hidden alpine village of Trachsellaunen for authentic Swiss cheese tasting at a mountain restaurant. The route descends past the famous Trümmelbach Falls (powerful glacier waterfalls hidden inside the mountain), and returns via Staubbach Falls and quiet farm roads. A local English-speaking guide leads groups of confident bicycle riders (minimum age 16) on top-quality e-bikes, with hotel pickup, all entry tickets and guide-taken photos included.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour through Lauterbrunnen Valley

• Pick-up from Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen
• Drive to Stechelberg starting point
• Bike set-up and safety briefing
• Ride into Trachsellaunen hidden valley
• Cheese tasting at Berggasthof Trachsellauenen
• Optional walk to Bergwerkruine Trachsellauenen
• Descend towards Trümmelbach Falls
• Visit Trümmelbach Falls
• Ride to Lauterbrunnen village near Staubbach Falls
• Ride back to Stechelberg through farm roads
• Return transfer to Interlaken

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen hotel, then a short transfer to Stechelberg where you get your e-bike, safety briefing and a chance to test the controls before the ride begins. From there, the route follows peaceful meadow trails alongside the glacial river, gradually climbing away from the main valley crowds into Trachsellaunen: a remote corner of the Alps where traditional Swiss chalets and waterfalls still outnumber tourists. The e-bikes handle the terrain and the climbing, so you can focus on the landscape: towering cliffs, 4000-meter peaks, and the kind of quiet you don't find on the main tourist routes.

At Berggasthof Trachsellauenen, a mountain restaurant surrounded by alpine meadows and waterfalls, you stop for authentic Swiss cheese tasting. The optional short walk to the Bergwerkruine Trachsellauenen shows traces of old silver mining operations still hidden deep in the valley. The descent back toward Lauterbrunnen brings you to Trümmelbach Falls: a series of powerful glacier waterfalls fed by meltwater from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks, flowing inside the mountain itself. A short ride past Staubbach Falls (plunging 297 meters from the cliffs above) and through quiet farm roads with traditional chalets brings you back to Stechelberg for the return transfer to Interlaken.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen.
• transfer to Stechelberg.
• top-quality e-bike rental with safety briefing.
• entry ticket to Trümmelbach Falls.
• authentic Swiss cheese tasting at Berggasthof Trachsellauenen.
• guide-taken photos from the ride.
• English-speaking local guide for the full 6 hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · 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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Seek Adventure

Is this one for you?Six hours leaves room for a leisurely breakfast before pickup or an evening meal after you return, but not enough to combine this with a full second activity in the valley. The e-bike's motor handles the climbing, so the pace suits confident riders of any fitness level who want to cover ground without exhaustion.

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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 are Trümmelbach Falls and why are they different from other waterfalls in the valley?

Trümmelbach Falls are a series of powerful glacier waterfalls hidden inside the mountain, fed by meltwater from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks. Unlike the waterfalls you see from the valley floor, these flow through tunnels carved into the rock, and you enter the mountain to view them.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to ride an e-bike on this tour?

You must be a confident bicycle rider, but the e-bikes handle the climbing and terrain, so the motor does much of the work. Riders must be at least 16 years old (Swiss law requirement for e-bike use).

How much of the day does this tour take, and what's left for other activities?

The tour runs 6 hours total, including the transfer to Stechelberg, the ride, the cheese tasting stop and the return to your hotel. That leaves the morning or evening free for other plans in Interlaken or the surrounding area.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring or pay for separately?

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, e-bike rental, a safety briefing, entry to Trümmelbach Falls, authentic Swiss cheese tasting at the mountain restaurant, guide-taken photos and an English-speaking local guide are all included. Meals beyond the cheese tasting are not included.

Is there a way to get to Stechelberg without the transfer if I have my own transport?

Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to make your own way to Stechelberg, though the tour includes the transfer as part of the booking.