Interlaken: hike to an alpine lake and a cozy mountain hut｜Switzerland

This hike is one of our favorite ways to spend a day in the mountains above Lauterbrunnen. We start by taking the bus up to Isenfluh, followed by the small local gondola to Sulwald, and a nice way to leave the valley behind. From there, the path takes us through forest, open alpine meadows, and past a few mountain farms, with views opening up towards the Lauterbrunnen valley and the surrounding peaks.
We make our way towards Suls lake, a simple and beautiful alpine lake where we’ll stop for a relaxed picnic with local products and some time to enjoy being there. If you feel like it, you can also go for a cold-ish swim.

On the way back down, we pass by the Lobhorn Hut, so you can see how a swiss traditional mountain lodge looks like. To head back, we return via Sulwald, take the gondola down to Isenfluh, and walk back down to Lauterbrunnen.
We take our time throughout the day with plenty of breaks, and time to enjoy the incredible scenery.

Distance: 8 km with 300-meter elevation gain
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Total trip duration: Approximately 6 hours

The tour will be planned according to fitness levels and weather forecast, so the itinerary will be adjusted if necessary.