- Location: Bernese Canton, Switzerland
- Average depth: 173 m
- Area: 29.8 km²
- Height above sea level: 173 m
- Length: 14 km
The beauty of the Swiss Alps fascinates, fills with harmony. The majestic skeletons of the mountains, lit by the bright sun against the blue sky, remain in the memory of every traveler for a long time. But when already, it would seem, nothing can fascinate even more, nature presents another amazing pearl - among the mountain landscapes one can observe the jade reflections of the water of mountain lakes. If you aspire to see such beauty, then it is worth to go to the town of Brienz in Switzerland . Brienz lake is surrounded by picturesque mountains, and its waters are filled with streams that flow from the tops of Faulhorn and Schwartzhorn.
Geographical information about Brienz lake
The lake is located in the foothills of the Alps, in the heart of Switzerland . Its length is 14 km, and the width is only 3 km. The total area of the reservoir is 30 square kilometers. km. The waters of Brienz Lake are filled with the rivers Are, Lucina and Gissbach. In depth, it reaches 261 m. What is characteristic, the lake has a fairly steep coastline, with cliffs and rather big depth. Therefore, shallow water is very rare here.
In the middle of the lake there is a small patch of land on which there is a riot of greenery. The locals call it "Snail Island". It is ideal for outdoor recreation and barbecue. Previously, there lived monks, as also testified by a small chapel on the territory of the islet. Brienz Lake was once recognized as the cleanest in Switzerland. Therefore, it is not surprising that its waters are affected by the saturation and depth of color. What is characteristic, the palette of colors can change almost instantly, depending on the lighting and weather. The water in the lake shimmers with green and blue hues, as if in some magical dream.
Brienz Lake is famous for its another charming corner of nature. This is a cascading waterfall Gissbach, whose waters originate directly from the glacier. Its 14 steps are named after the heroes of Bern .
On the lake there is a steamer built in 1914. He departs from the pier Interlaken-Ost, and a walk along the azure surface of the water lasts about an hour. But surrounded by a panorama of Brienz lake and majestic mountains this time will seem just an instant. In addition to this boat there are several more cruises on the lake. And for fans of moderate and quiet entertainment there is even the opportunity to go fishing.
How to get to Brienz lake?
The most convenient way to plan your route to the town of Brienz, which is located on the shores of the lake. There are several routes to choose from here. Namely:
- Zurich - Bern , Bern - Interlaken Ost, and then Interlaken Ost - Brienz.
- Zurich - Lucerne , then Lucerne - Brienz.
On time, both routes take about 2 hours and 30 minutes. If you are traveling by car, then from Zurich, take the A8 motorway. In this case, the journey takes about an hour and a half.
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