Lauterbrunnen E-bike Tour: Valley of 72 Waterfalls

Pedal through forest trails to two of the Alps' most dramatic waterfalls in a single morning

This 4-hour e-bike tour departs from Interlaken and follows forest trails and Alpine valleys to Lauterbrunnen's Valley of 72 Waterfalls, where you ride past the 300-meter Staubbach Falls and stop for photos of snow-capped peaks. An e-bike, helmet, guide and rain poncho are included. Trümmelbach Falls, a waterfall inside a mountain gorge, is optional and costs CHF 16 at the entrance. The tour suits recreational cyclists and leaves you time to return to Interlaken the same afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour Lauterbrunnen Valley

• Start at Flying Wheels bike shop
• Cycle past 12th century church and wooden bridge
• Ride through Lauterbrunnen village
• Visit Staubbach Waterfall
• Explore Valley of 72 Waterfalls and take photos
• Optional visit to Trümmelbach Falls
• Return to Interlaken

The experience

How do you see two of the Alps' most dramatic waterfalls without spending a full day on the bike? This tour solves it by starting and ending at Flying Wheels bike shop in Interlaken, so you don't need a car or arrange separate transport. The e-bikes do the climbing work for you, which means the 4-hour loop stays manageable even if you're not a serious cyclist. You'll roll through a 12th-century church, cross an impressive wooden bridge over the glacier-fed Lütschine river, and pedal into the charming village of Lauterbrunnen itself before the valley opens up.

The route climbs through forest to reach Staubbach Falls first: a 300-meter ribbon of water that drops so far it turns to mist before hitting the ground. You'll stop here and elsewhere across the Valley of 72 Waterfalls to shoot photos and video. Your guide captures images too and shares them with you afterward. If you want to see Trümmelbach Falls, the optional second waterfall, you'll leave the bikes and walk into a mountain gorge where up to 20,000 liters of glacier water per second carve through the rock. The entrance fee of CHF 16 is paid on site, and there's a café if you'd rather skip it and rest while others explore.

The tour runs in English with a live guide, and you'll need at least a moderate level of fitness to enjoy it. The e-bikes help, but you're still pedaling uphill. Riders must be 16 or older. Rain ponchos are provided if the weather turns, and the route heads back to Interlaken by mid-afternoon, leaving your evening free.

What’s included

• E-bike, helmet and basket.
• 4-hour guided tour in English with a live guide.
• professional photos and videos taken by your guide.
• rain poncho if needed.
• visit to Staubbach Falls.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 18 Oct

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 79 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12 · max 4 per booking

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 19.83

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Flying Wheels GmbH

Is this one for you?Choose this e-bike tour if you want to see both Staubbach and Trümmelbach Falls within a 4-hour loop. The electric assist handles the valley's steep climbs so you're not exhausted and still have your afternoon free.

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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.

How high is Staubbach Falls and what makes it different from other waterfalls in the region?

Staubbach Falls drops 300 meters in a free fall, making it one of Switzerland's highest free-falling waterfalls. The water falls so far it turns to mist before reaching the ground, which is why it looks like a veil of spray rather than a solid stream.

Can I visit Trümmelbach Falls on this tour, and what is it like?

Trümmelbach Falls is optional and costs CHF 16, paid at the entrance in cash or card. It's a waterfall inside a mountain gorge where glacier water has carved a channel through the rock. Up to 20,000 liters per second flow through it. If you skip it, there's a café where you can wait for the group.

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

No. The tour is designed for recreational cyclists, and the e-bikes handle the climbing, so you pedal at a comfortable pace. You do need at least a moderate level of fitness and must be 16 or older.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The e-bike, helmet, basket, guide, rain poncho if needed, and photos taken by your guide are all included. Trümmelbach Falls entrance (CHF 16) is optional and paid separately at the site. Any food or drinks are also your own cost.

Does this tour work if I'm staying in Interlaken and don't have a car?

Yes. The tour starts and ends at Flying Wheels bike shop in Interlaken, so you can walk or take local transport from your hotel. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.