Private E-Bike Tour: Iseltwald, Giessbach from Interlaken

Europe's first funicular railway still carries visitors up to the Grand Hotel Giessbach at the end of your ride.

A private e-bike tour from Wilderswil near Interlaken that follows Lake Brienz's quiet southern shore through Bönigen and Iseltwald to the Giessbach Waterfalls and a historic Belle Époque hotel. The route, pace and stops adjust to your group's interests. Includes e-bike rental with helmet, a short training session, local cheese tasting with refreshments, guide photos, and transfer to the starting point. Minimum age is 16. Confident bicycle riders only. The tour runs 4.5 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour from Wilderswil to Giessbach

• Pick up e-bike and helmet
• Join short training session
• Start ride in Wilderswil
• Cross hydraulic wooden bridge
• Ride through Bönigen to Lake Brienz
• Follow southern shore to Iseltwald
• Visit fishing village and pier
• Climb forest trail with lake views
• Stop for local cheese tasting and refreshments
• Walk between Giessbach waterfalls
• Explore Grand Hotel Giessbach and funicular railway
• Return ride to Interlaken with scenic views

The experience

If you've landed in Interlaken without a car or are staying elsewhere in the region, this tour solves the logistics: pickup brings you to Wilderswil, where the ride begins beside the historic Schynige Platte railway. After a short training session on the e-bike, you cross a unique hydraulic wooden bridge into alpine pastures, a detail most visitors never see, then ride through Bönigen to the turquoise water of Lake Brienz. The southern shore is quiet. The route follows it all the way to Iseltwald, a traditional fishing village built around an iconic pier.

The climb from Iseltwald toward Giessbach happens on a peaceful forest trail with lake views opening up as you gain height. Before the final push, your guide stops at a local alpine farm for cheese tasting and light refreshments they've prepared. Then comes the waterfalls themselves (you walk between the cascading water and stand at scenic viewpoints), and the Grand Hotel Giessbach, a Belle Époque structure from 1873. The building sits at the top of Europe's first funicular railway, built in 1879, which you'll learn about while you're there. The ride back to Interlaken lets you capture the landscape from a different angle.

Because this is a private tour, your guide adjusts the route, pace and stops to match what your group actually wants to see. If someone wants to linger at Iseltwald or spend more time at the waterfalls, that's possible. If the group prefers a faster pace, the itinerary tightens. Your guide speaks English or Czech and carries a camera to photograph highlights along the way.

What’s included

• E-bike rental with helmet and a short training session at the start.
• transfer from your Interlaken-area hotel to Wilderswil.
• an experienced local guide in English or Czech.
• local cheese tasting and light refreshments from a nearby alpine farm.
• guide photos of the trip.
• scenic stops at Iseltwald village, the Giessbach Waterfalls and the Grand Hotel Giessbach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDeparts at 13:00

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Czech

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 48 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 8 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?Pickup from your Interlaken accommodation to Wilderswil means you don't need a car to reach the starting point, and the private format lets your guide adjust the route and pace to match your group's interests, whether that's extra time at the waterfalls or a faster ride through the pastures.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Czech.

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.

Can I do this e-bike tour if I haven't ridden in years?

You need to be a confident bicycle rider to join this tour. The e-bike assists on climbs, but you're steering and braking throughout the 4.5 hours. A short training session at the start covers the bike's controls, but it's not a beginner's course. If you're unsure, ask the operator about your experience level before booking.

What is Iseltwald like when we get there?

Iseltwald is a small traditional fishing village on Lake Brienz's shore, built around an iconic pier. You'll have time to walk through it and climb a peaceful forest trail with lake views before heading toward Giessbach.

Does the tour include lunch or just the cheese tasting?

The tour includes a stop for local cheese tasting and light refreshments prepared by your guide. Meals beyond that are not included, so plan accordingly if you'll need lunch.

How does the pickup work if I'm staying in Interlaken?

Transfer to Wilderswil, where the tour starts, is included in the price. The operator will arrange pickup from your hotel or accommodation in the Interlaken area.

What is the Grand Hotel Giessbach and how do we get there?

The Grand Hotel Giessbach is a Belle Époque hotel built in 1873, sitting at the top of the Giessbach Waterfalls. You reach it via Europe's first funicular railway, built in 1879, which still operates today. The tour includes a walk through the hotel to learn its history.

Is there an age limit for this tour?

Swiss law requires all e-bike riders to be at least 16 years old, so that's the minimum age. Participants must be confident bicycle riders. The tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.