©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
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To the Sibe Brünne

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  • Difficulty easy
  • Duration 1:55 h
  • Distance 5,4 km
  • 306 m
  • 306 m

From the Simmenfälle restaurant, a narrow mountain path leads directly along the Simmenfälle to the Barbara Bridge (please use only upwards!) or you can take the nature trail. On the Barbara Bridge, the spray splashes your face and you can almost touch the waterfall. The Barbara Bridge or the dam in front of the waterfall is a weir to divert the young Simme. This measure to protect the valley floor from flooding was already taken in the late 18th century. Barbara was the first name of the wife of the then director of the spa, who initiated the development of the Simmenfälle and the weir for tourists.

It continues windingly up into the forest. Deep incisions, which the Simme has carved into the rock, can be seen. Arriving at Alp Rezliberg, you are at the birthplace of the Simme. In summer, up to 2,800 liters per second flow over the seven springs. The "Sibe Brünne", a magical waterfall, is a recognized source of power and a wonderful place to linger.

  • Approach

    From Lenk village towards Simmenfälle.

  • Lenk is accessible by train. From Lenk station, a bus runs to the Simmenfälle. Timetable SBB.

  • There are parking spaces near the Hotel Restaurant Simmenfälle. Please observe the signage on site.

  • Simmenfälle - Sibe Brünne return

    Or: Simmenfälle - Sibe Brünne - Langermatte - Iffigenalp (return by bus)

  • As an option, the hike can be extended over the Langermatte to the Iffigenalp. The path continues over alpine meadows past herders' huts to the Langermatte and onward to the Iffigenalp (an additional 2 hours of hiking). The bus takes you back from the Iffigenalp to the village of Lenk.