Scenic Train Ride Brienzer Rothorn

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Overview

Since 1892, the Brienz Rothorn Railway has been transporting visitors on a nostalgic steam-powered journey up to the Brienzer Rothorn in the Bernese Oberland. This charming train ride, which takes about one hour, winds its way from Lake Brienz to the 2,350-meter summit aboard cheerful red panorama coaches, pushed by small yet mighty steam locomotives. For an alternative route, visitors can take an aerial cableway from Sörenberg, nestled in the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere. Unlike the railway, the cableway also operates in winter, providing year-round access to the Rothorn's breathtaking vistas. At the summit, visitors are treated to sweeping views of the Bernese Alps, Lake Brienz, the Grimsel region, and peaks such as Pilatus and Hogant. To make the experience even more special, the Mountain Lodge Rothorn Kulm offers cozy, newly renovated rooms, perfect for enjoying unforgettable sunrises and sunsets. Restaurants at the top offer hearty meals to complement the stunning scenery. **Useful Information:** - **Altitude**: 2,350 meters above sea level. - **Getting There**: Take the Zentralbahn from Interlaken Ost or Lucerne to Brienz and then transfer to the steam cog railway to Brienzer Rothorn. Alternatively, take a PostBus from Schüpfheim to Sörenberg's valley station, followed by an aerial cableway ride to the summit. - **Timetable**: Steam railway runs daily from June through October. - **Highlights**: Most trains use traditional steam engines, with many open-air carriages offering spectacular views throughout the journey.