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When visiting Switzerland, one of my bucket list items was bike riding through Lauterbrunnen Valley near Interlaken. This scenic mountain town provides some of the best views in Switzerland and has a relaxing bike path that takes you to some fantastic places.
Bike Lauterbrunnen Valley
This guide covers everything you need to know while highlighting some spots we stopped at during our bike ride through Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Where to Rent Bikes in Lauterbrunnen Valley (Regular & E-Bikes)
We chose Imboden Bike Rental for our Lauterbrunnen Bike Rental.
The team members answered all of our questions about which bike would be best, and they are also very affordable.
You can rent a regular bike or an e-bike, depending on your preference.
We opted for a real bike since we wanted to earn our Fondue At Restaurant Taverne later that night!
Lauterbrunnen Bike Trails
Your bike ride will start from downtown Lauterbrunnen and take you on the main road for a few minutes.
Be careful of cars here, as the road is narrow. Just stay to the side and weave around pedestrians.
It can get crowded, especially during spring and summer.
From there, you will follow the paved bike path, which will take you along farms with big cows.
While providing insane views of the Swiss Alps right in front of you.
There are places to pull to the side of the trail, where you can admire the hardworking cows and farm animals.
Lauterbrunnen Valley Bike Ride Video
As you can see, this is one of the most beautiful bike rides you could ask for. I never thought I would bike through the Swiss Alps, but here I am doing it!
Best Stops on Lauterbrunnen Valley Bike Ride
There are so many unique places to stop during your bike ride through Lauterbrunnen Valley! Here are some that we did.
1. Farm Fridges
Our first stop was visiting one of the farm fridges, which are small vending machines that have fresh cheese and milk.
They are cash only, so bring your Swiss Francs with you.
We got homemade cheese! You can find a spot nearby to picnic or bring it back with you to enjoy later.
2. Visit The Cows
We wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the tasty cheese if it weren’t for the cows nearby. Admiring the cows at some of the farms we passed along the way was one of our favorite activities.
There are places to stop off and walk near the cows. Just be sure to not to reach over the fence and respect the farmer’s property.
3. Admire Staubbachfall Waterfall
Staubbachfall is one of Switzerland’s most iconic and picturesque waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
It is approximately 974 feet, making it one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe.
The waterfall has inspired numerous artists and writers, including the famous German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Who wrote about it in his poem “Gesang der Geister über den Wassern” (“Song of the Spirits over the Waters”).
You can admire it from the road as you bike, like we did, or visit it up close!
4. Eat A Bratwurst!
As your bike ride ends, you will return to the bike rental shop downtown.
I recommend visiting the delicious bratwurst stand only a block away.
We split one after we finished our ride, and let me tell you, it was the best reward we could have asked for!
Where Is Lauterbrunnen Valley?
The valley is just a quick train ride from Interlaken. We came up here for a day trip, which was the perfect amount of time.
Explore More of Switzerland
I loved visiting Switzerland! It was one of the most beautiful places I had ever been to.
I recommend also visiting Aare Gorge during your trip! Here is Your Ultimate Guide To The Gorgeous Aare Gorge In Switzerland.
After biking, enjoy Fondue! The Best Fondue In Switzerland Is At Restaurant Taverne.
We also visited the wine country! Here is The Ultimate Guide To Switzerland’s Wine Country.
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