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Erlenbach im Simmental

Erlenbach im Simmental is located on the river Simme in the Bernese Oberland. From here you can travel up to the Stockhorn in 20 minutes by cable car. The idyllic valley is characterized by largely untouched nature. You will find numerous leisure activities and alpine traditions. On the Simmentaler Hausweg you pass some of the most beautiful places of the region from Erlenbach to Lenk. In winter you will find signposted snowshoe trails. In the village, the Agensteinhaus shows original carpentry. The Ründi houses have arched gables and were built in the 18th century.

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Hiking & Nature

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Imagine mountain clouds as animals
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Feel the moss in the forest
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Pick up litter on a forest walk
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Identify tree species in the forest
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Gather sweet chestnuts in the forest
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Watch how maple seeds spin as they fall
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Guess the sounds in the forest
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Admire the golden larches
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Collect autumn leaves on a mountain path
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Look at the growth rings of a tree stump

Building & Playing

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Compare tree trunks by stretching your arms
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Roll pine cones down a forest trail
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Play forest bingo with your own categories
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Play a woodland nature-objects memory game
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Invent a forest obstacle course
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Play hide-and-seek behind a tree
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Throw pine cones into a target circle

Crafts & Making

Excursions & Mountain Railways

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Spot the trail markers on a mountain path
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Cross a forest with a map

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Sights nearby

Stockhorn
Stockhorn
Mountain summit
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch
Mountain summit
Lake Thun
Lake Thun
Lake
Lake Brienz
Lake Brienz
Lake
Männlichen
Männlichen
Mountain summit
Thun Castle
Thun Castle
Castle & ruin
Blue Lake
Blue Lake
Lake
Chli Schliere gorge
Chli Schliere gorge
Gorge
Grimsel Gorge
Grimsel Gorge
Gorge
Gerzensee
Gerzensee
Lake · Kirchdorf (BE)
Dittligsee
Dittligsee
Lake · Forst-Längenbühl
Hinterstockensee
Hinterstockensee
Lake · Erlenbach im Simmental

Train travel to Erlenbach im Simmental

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Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Grindelwald
from £209
4.8(42)
1 % cashback
Bernese Oberland Pass
Bernese Oberland Pass
Interlaken
from £228
4.7(15)
1 % cashback
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Interlaken
from £82
1 % cashback

Aerial image © swisstopo

Erlenbach im Simmental on the mapBookable experiences, places and events at a glance

Events in Erlenbach Simmental

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Stockhorn-Zmorge SommerPanoramarestaurant Stockhorn · 08:00 · until Fri, 20 Nov

Folk Evening at the Höfli PubHöfli Pub Oey · 18:00

Stockhorn-Brunch SommerPanoramarestaurant Stockhorn · 08:00 · until Sun, 22 Nov

Elterntreff - securely connected - strong on the moveElterntreff · 20:00–22:00 · Fr. 13 pro einzelnen Abend oder auch Pauschale möglich.

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Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
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Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
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Jungfrau Region Skydiving from the airplane
Jungfrau Region Skydiving from the airplane
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Pedal Boat Rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Pedal Boat Rental Lake Thun from Spiez
Spiez
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"The Golden Eagle" Beatenberg Paragliding from Interlaken
"The Golden Eagle" Beatenberg Paragliding from Interlaken
Interlaken
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Schynige Platte Helicopter Skydive
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Electric motorboat rental Lake Thun from Spiez
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From travellers like you

“Great experience, the company staff and pilots were all great. Thank you for a brilliant experience!”

Jodie

on Beatenberg paragliding tandem in summer from Interlaken

“It was an incredible experience! The instructor was highly experienced and made me feel safe and at ease throughout the flight. It was such great fun — the perfect mix of adrenaline and moments of tranquillity, all with absolutely breathtaking views. I enjoyed every second and would definitely do it again if I got the chance! 🪂✨ Highly recommended for anyone looking for something exciting, different and unforgettable. It’s definitely an experience I’ll remember for a long time!”

Monika

on Paragliding Grindelwald from First

“I decided to do this after seeing the paragliders land in Interlaken, and i was on my first solo trip so thought why not! I was nervous beforehand, but my pilot, Robin, put me at ease and was very kind. It’s actually a peaceful experience (we did do one fun trick which i loved, and you can ask for more if you want a thrill), and the views are incredible. We flew for quite a long time due to the thermals. I recommend to anyone :) no experience needed!”

Holly

on Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken

“Amazing activity for the whole family.”

Phillip

on Seilpark Interlaken Outdoor Ticket with 14 Adventure Courses

“Dino is a great pilot with lots of experience. The view was so amazing !!”

Korawan

on Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken

“This cave is simply one of a kind.”

Edith

on Beatus Caves Ticket

Hiking routes

Easy hike from Weissenburg to Ringoldingen via Argel
Weissenburg → Ringoldingen · 5.9 km · 2 h 2 min
Easy hike from Burgholz to Erlenbach im Simmental via Im Grabe
Burgholz → Erlenbach im Simmental · 6.1 km · 1 h 50 min
Easy hike from Wimmis to Hondrich via Neumatte
Wimmis → Hondrich · 8.5 km · 2 h 26 min
Easy hike from Wimmis via Spissen
Wimmis · 3.9 km · 1 h 21 min
Easy hike from Wimmis via Unterdorf
Wimmis · 3.4 km · 55 min
Easy hike from Wimmis via Eifeld
Wimmis · 9.2 km · 2 h 34 min
Easy hike from Burgholz to Spiez
Burgholz → Spiez · 7.6 km · 2 h
Easy hike from Enge i.S. to Weissenburg
Enge i.S. → Weissenburg · 5.4 km · 1 h 46 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Private hike up the Niesen with a Swiss triathlete from Spiez
Private hike up the Niesen with a Swiss triathlete from Spiez
Spiez
from £276
3 % cashback
Hike from Erlenbach im Simmental to Niederstocken via Spissenweide
Hike from Erlenbach im Simmental to Niederstocken via Spissenweide
Wanderweg · Erlenbach im Simmental → Niederstocken · 19 km · 6 h 16 min
Challenging hike from Erlenbach im Simmental to Diemtigen Nüegg via Enetchirelallmi
Challenging hike from Erlenbach im Simmental to Diemtigen Nüegg via Enetchirelallmi
Wanderweg · Erlenbach im Simmental → Diemtigen Nüegg · 13 km · 5 h
Tschuggen-Alpwanderweg
Tschuggen-Alpwanderweg
Wanderweg · Oey-Diemtigen → Diemtigen, Riedli · 10 km · 4 h 27 min
Diemtigtaler Talwanderweg
Diemtigtaler Talwanderweg
Wanderweg · Oey-Diemtigen → Grimmialp · 16 km · 5 h 18 min
Hike from Ringoldingen to Diemtigen via Wydi
Hike from Ringoldingen to Diemtigen via Wydi
Wanderweg · Ringoldingen → Diemtigen · 7.0 km · 2 h 29 min
Leiternweide-Hängebrückenweg
Leiternweide-Hängebrückenweg
Bergwanderweg · Weissenburg → Oberwil · 6.0 km · 2 h 39 min
Easy hike from Oey-Diemtigen via Häusern
Easy hike from Oey-Diemtigen via Häusern
Wanderweg · Oey-Diemtigen · 6.2 km · 2 h 9 min
Hike from Oey-Diemtigen to Diemtigen Nüegg via Enetchirelallmi
Hike from Oey-Diemtigen to Diemtigen Nüegg via Enetchirelallmi
Wanderweg · Oey-Diemtigen → Diemtigen Nüegg · 11 km · 4 h 9 min
Easy hike from Därstetten to Erlenbach i.S.
Easy hike from Därstetten to Erlenbach i.S.
Wanderweg · Därstetten → Erlenbach i.S. · 5.8 km · 1 h 45 min
Easy hike from Därstetten via Weissenburgberg
Easy hike from Därstetten via Weissenburgberg
Wanderweg · Därstetten · 7.8 km · 2 h 44 min
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Guided hike to hidden gems in the Alps
Interlaken
from £511
5 % cashback

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Aare Route, Stage 3/7
Aare Route, Stage 3/7
Cycling routes · Spiez → Bern · 50 km
Lakes Route, Stage 4/10
Lakes Route, Stage 4/10
Cycling routes · Spiez → Meiringen · 47 km
Gürbe–Sense, Stage 1/2
Gürbe–Sense, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Amsoldingen → Bern · 38 km
Grimmialp Bike
Grimmialp Bike
Mountain bike routes · Tiermatti · 18 km
Gürbe–Sense
Gürbe–Sense
Cycling routes · Thun (Amsoldingen) → Aarberg · 82 km
E-bike tour to the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
E-bike tour to the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
Interlaken
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E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
E-Bike Tour Interlaken Valley from Interlaken
Interlaken
from £104
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Panorama Bike, Stage 11/14
Panorama Bike, Stage 11/14
Mountain bike routes · Thun → Schwarzsee · 47 km
Alpine Bike, Stage 15/16
Alpine Bike, Stage 15/16
Mountain bike routes · Zweisimmen → Château-d'Oex · 36 km
Lötschberg–Jura, Stage 2/5
Lötschberg–Jura, Stage 2/5
Cycling routes · Thun → Biel/Bienne · 69 km
Herzroute, Stage 4/13
Herzroute, Stage 4/13
Cycling routes · Thun → Langnau i.E. · 72 km
Mittelländer Hügelroute
Mittelländer Hügelroute
Cycling routes · Thun → Zürich · 180 km

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