One of my favorite places I visited in Switzerland was Rosenlaui. It's a beautiful valley near the town of Meiringen.
Rosenlaui offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. It’s an ideal spot if you want to simply chill out or take a slow, scenic walk.
I started my trip at Interlaken Ost and hopped on a bus labeled EV (Ersatzverkehr) bound for Meiringen Bahnhof (“Bahnhof” simply means train station in German).
The ride took about 55 minutes—it was smooth, scenic, and full of mountain views and charming villages along the way.
If you’re someone who prefers a gentle, meaningful travel experience away from tourist crowds, Rosenlaui is definitely your kind of place. There were very few tourists when I visited. In fact, I saw more cows than people!
Cows are truly part of Rosenlaui’s charm. It was actually fun to watch them grazing, with their little bells gently ringing around their necks.
The hotel sits in such a perfect spot, surrounded by nature.
From Gschwandtenmaad, I followed a trail along the river, enjoying the peaceful scenery.
When I arrived at the Meiringen station, I switched to the famous yellow PostBus 164. This bus climbs higher into the mountains, passing stunning scenery, waterfalls, forests, and rocky cliffs.
The bus goes directly to the Gletscherschlucht Rosenlaui stop, but I made a spontaneous decision to get off early at Gschwandtenmaad. (because the view was just too beautiful to miss!)
Imagine walking on quiet paths, seeing tall mountains, flowing rivers, and green fields all around you.
The views were absolutely stunning! If you love nature like I do, you’ll surely fall in love with this place too.
I started at Interlaken Ost and took the EV (Ersatzverkehr) bus to Meiringen Bahnhof.
From Meiringen, I boarded the yellow PostBus 164 heading toward Rosenlaui.
I got off at Gschwandtenmaad because the scenery was so beautiful.
From Gschwandtenmaad, I walked along the river for about 30 minutes to reach the Rosenlaui Hotel.
At the hotel, I found the bus stop and the entrance to the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge.
I then hiked through the gorge, enjoying waterfalls, tunnels, cliffs, and peaceful mountain views.
I filmed my walk and uploaded the full trail to my YouTube channel @lotmeetsworld. Watch the complete journey from Gschwandtenmaad to Rosenlaui.
The hotel is famous for its old Swiss charm and beautiful mountain views. Here, you can take a short rest and enjoy a snack or drink.
If you’d like a little more adventure, try a slow walk through the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge, a highlight known for its waterfalls and rock formations.
When you exit the hotel, you’ll see signs pointing you toward the Gletscherschlucht, or Glacier Gorge. I walked through lush meadows and just followed the signs.
In about 5 minutes, you’ll arrive at the ticket office and the main entrance to the gorge.
The walk through the gorge takes about 45 minutes and is about 1.2 kilometers long.
You’ll go through tunnels, climb over 200 steps, and follow a safe path along the rock walls.
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The Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge is open from May to October.
An adult ticket costs CHF 12. I paid CHF 8 for my ticket because I had a Bernese Oberland Pass, which gave me a 33% discount.
Children aged 6 to 15 pay CHF 6, and kids under 6 get in for free.
Here’s a video of the breathtaking view near the bus stop at Gschwandtenmad—exactly the moment I got off the bus.
To be honest, I didn’t really know where I was going. I just followed the tourists and hikers ahead of me until I eventually reached the Rosenlaui Hotel.
That’s where you’ll find the bus stop and the entrance to the gorge. It took me about 30 minutes to get there.
The bus stop was right next to the Rosenlaui Hotel.
You’ll see waterfalls, swirling pools, and rock shapes formed by glaciers.
There are also signs along the trail that explain how the gorge was made and describe the plants, animals, and geology of the area.
The trail finishes with an easy stroll through the forest back to the entrance.
Meiringen station
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