Lauterbrunnen Waterfalls E-Bike Tour
Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour Prices & Availability
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Should you do the Lauterbrunnen waterfalls e-bike tour from Interlaken? Yes, if you're confident on a bike. For about $304 over six hours (≈4 hours actually riding) a Flying Wheels guide leads a small group of twelve along the Lütschine river to the Valley of 72 Waterfalls, including the 300 m Staubbach Falls and the in-the-mountain Trümmelbach Falls (entry included). E-bike, helmet, hotel pickup and a Swiss picnic of alp cheese, sausages and bread are all in the price. Rated 4.9 across 62 reviews, with 100% top scores from English-speaking travellers. Not a beginner ride — you cycle paved roads and gravel forest paths.
What You'll Do
- Cycle forest paths along the glacier-fed Lütschine river
- Visit Lauterbrunnen, surrounded by waterfalls and 3,000–4,000 m peaks
- Photograph the 300 m Staubbach Falls — one of Switzerland's tallest free-falls
- Step inside the mountain at the thunderous Trümmelbach Falls (entry included)
- Sit down to a Swiss picnic of alp cheese, sausages and fresh bread
Good to Know
- Not for bike beginners — you need to be confident on paved roads and gravel paths
- Minimum age 16; minimum height 150 cm; maximum rider weight 150 kg
- Closed-toe shoes only — no sandals, flip-flops or heels
- Provide each rider's height in advance so the bike can be set up to fit you
- Summer activity (May–October); runs in mixed weather, ponchos are provided in rain
The Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Route, Stop by Stop
Out from Interlaken along the river, through the Valley of 72 Waterfalls, into the mountain at Trümmelbach, then back. Here's the map.
Meet at Flying Wheels, Interlaken
Hotel pickup or meet at Höheweg 133. Get fitted to your e-bike and helmet, a quick safety briefing, then ride along the Lütschine river toward the valley.
Gsteigwiler & Lauterbrunnen Village
A short photo stop at Gsteigwiler, then on into Lauterbrunnen — the village wedged in the U-shaped valley with snow-capped peaks closing every horizon.
Staubbach Falls & Swiss Picnic
Pause beneath the 300 m Staubbach Falls, then settle in for the Swiss picnic — alp cheese, regional sausages and fresh bread at a scenic spot along the route.
Trümmelbach Falls & Return
Step inside the mountain at the Trümmelbach Falls (20,000 L/sec through a narrow gorge — entry included), then ride back along the river to Interlaken.
What's Included in the E-Bike Tour
A lot, actually — bike, picnic, entrance fee and a hotel pickup are all bundled into the $312. You bring shoes, layers and a sense of adventure.
E-Bike & Helmet Included
A well-maintained pedal-assist e-bike sized to your height, plus a certified helmet. The motor support means even the longer climbs feel gentle.
Local English-Speaking Guide Included
A Flying Wheels guide who knows every corner of the valley — paces the group, picks the best photo spots and runs the picnic stop.
Swiss Picnic Lunch Included
Alp cheese from a mountain dairy, regional sausages, fresh bread and fruit, eaten at a scenic spot mid-route. Plenty for a hungry rider.
Trümmelbach Entry Included
The entrance fee to the Trümmelbach Falls inside the mountain — normally CHF 14 on the door, bundled into the tour price here.
Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off Included
The operator collects you from your accommodation in Interlaken and drops you back at the end of the day. No taxi or train fares on top.
Water On Route Included
Bottled water is provided on the day. Drinking glacier-clear stream water is a fun extra — some reviewers say the picnic-stop spring is a highlight.
Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour: Who Can Ride
An e-bike isn't a scooter — you still pedal, you still steer, and the gravel sections need real bike control. The operator is honest about the limits, so check yourself against these before booking.
Bike-Confidence Limits
Not for bike beginners
You ride paved roads and gravel forest paths with some climbs. If you can't ride a regular bike confidently, an e-bike doesn't change that — the operator is firm on this point.
Min height 150 cm, age 16+
You need to fit the e-bike safely — minimum height is 150 cm (4 ft 9 in) and minimum age is 16. There's a heavy-load bike option up to 150 kg / 330 lb.
Closed-toe shoes required
No sandals, flip-flops or heels — the gravel paths and pedal grip need proper shoes. Trainers or light hiking shoes are perfect.
Weather & Season
Summer activity
The tour runs roughly May to October. June through September is peak season with the warmest days and the best chance of clear views of the high peaks.
Rain? Ponchos provided
The tour runs in mixed weather — the guides hand out ponchos if a shower passes through. Build flexibility into your day; mountain weather changes.
Send your height ahead
The operator asks for each rider's height when you book, so the e-bike is set up correctly before you arrive. Skip this and you'll waste fitting time on the day.
Heads-up on the gravel
About a third of the route is on forest gravel paths — not technical, but uneven enough that braking and handling matter. Comfortable on a road bike but never on a trail? You'll be fine. Never cycled outside a city or never on gravel? Pick a 3-hour beginner-friendly Interlaken tour instead — the operator runs those too.
Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour Photos
How the 6 Hours Unfold
- Fit e-bikes & helmetsAssist levels explained before rolling.
- Ride into the valleyInterlaken to Lauterbrunnen at e-bike pace.
- Staubbach FallsThe 300 m ribbon above the village.
- Trümmelbach FallsThe corkscrew falls inside the rock.
- Valley loop homeAbout 4 hours riding of the 6-hour day.
More Ways to See the Lauterbrunnen Valley
Lauterbrunnen Paragliding from Mürren
See the same valley from above — a tandem flight from Mürren past cliffs and waterfalls down to Stechelberg.
Schilthorn & Piz Gloria Day Trip
Ride the cable cars to the 2,970 m James Bond mountain over the same Lauterbrunnen valley, with the Thrill Walk.
Lake Brienz Kayak Tour
Swap pedals for paddles — small-group kayak tour on turquoise Lake Brienz past Ringgenberg Castle, photo pack included.
Is the Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour Worth It?
It's a strong yes if you fit the rider profile. For roughly $304 you get six hours that genuinely earn the price tag: a well-maintained e-bike, an English-speaking local guide for a small group of twelve, hotel pickup and drop-off, a proper Swiss picnic with alp cheese and regional sausages, the Trümmelbach entrance fee already included, and a route that takes in two of Switzerland's signature waterfalls — Staubbach (300 m, free-falling) and Trümmelbach (inside the mountain). Most travellers walk into Trümmelbach Falls separately and pay CHF 14 just for that.
The reviews back it up. A perfect 5.0 across guide, transport and value-for-money sub-scores, a 4.95 average overall, and 100% of English-speaking travellers giving the maximum score. The guide name that comes up again and again in 2025 reviews is George — patient, knowledgeable, makes the day. The picnic also draws unprompted praise, which is unusual for tour food.
The honest flags. This is not for bike beginners. The operator is unusually upfront about it — you ride paved roads and gravel forest paths with some climbs, and if you're not confident on a regular bicycle, an e-bike won't change that. There's a strict minimum age (16), minimum height (150 cm) and weight cap (150 kg with the heavy-load bike). And mountain weather can flip — ponchos are provided, but plan around it if rain would ruin your day.
Yes, if you're a confident cyclist. At about $304 for six hours you get a fitted e-bike, English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup, a Swiss picnic, the Trümmelbach Falls entry, and a route past two of Switzerland's signature waterfalls. The 4.9 rating across 62 reviews is backed by perfect sub-scores on guide and transport, with 100% of English-speaking travellers giving maximum. It is not a beginner ride.
Total duration is six hours; about 3.5 to 4 of those hours you're actually on the e-bike. The terrain is mixed — paved roads and gravel forest paths with some climbs. The pedal-assist motor makes the climbs much easier than they would be on a regular bike, but you still need real bike handling, especially on the gravel sections.
Yes — the operator is very clear that this isn't for beginners. An e-bike behaves the same as a regular bike, just with motor assist when you pedal. You need to be confident riding on paved roads and gravel paths. If you're not, the operator recommends a shorter 3-hour Interlaken e-bike tour instead.
Minimum age is 16, minimum height is 150 cm (4 ft 9 in). The standard e-bike has a rider weight limit set by the manufacturer; if you're over 110 kg (240 lb), let the operator know in advance and they'll assign a heavy-load e-bike rated up to 150 kg (330 lb). It's not suitable for pregnant travellers.
The e-bike, helmet, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off in Interlaken, a Swiss picnic of alp cheese, sausages and regional specialties, drinking water on the route, and the entrance fee to the Trümmelbach Falls inside the mountain — normally CHF 14 on its own. Effectively everything except tips.
The official meeting point is the Flying Wheels office at Höheweg 133 in central Interlaken, but hotel pickup from your accommodation in Interlaken is included, so you don't need to find your own way there. Drop-off at the end is at the same point.
Wear closed-toe shoes (trainers or light hiking shoes — no sandals, flip-flops or heels), layered clothing for variable mountain weather, sunglasses and sunscreen. Bring a small daypack for a rain jacket and your camera. The picnic, water and helmet are provided. Send each rider's height when you book so the bike is set up before you arrive.
The tour runs in mixed weather — guides hand out ponchos for passing showers, and reviewers consistently say a rainy stretch doesn't ruin the day. If the weather is genuinely dangerous, the operator decides. Free cancellation also runs up to 24 hours before, so you can step back yourself if the forecast looks grim.
Yes — the entrance fee to the Trümmelbach Falls inside the mountain is bundled into the tour. You spend about 45 minutes inside the gorge watching up to 20,000 litres of glacial meltwater per second thunder through narrow rock passages. It's the kind of thing most travellers visit Lauterbrunnen specifically to see.
Ready for the Valley of 72 Waterfalls?
Reserve now, pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Small group of twelve, 100% perfect scores from English-speaking riders — book ahead for summer.
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