The Urbachtal is a hidden jewel in the Bernese Oberland, located just beyond the village of Innertkirchen. Unlike more developed alpine valleys, the Urbachtal has remained largely untouched by tourism and infrastructure. What it offers instead is a raw, majestic landscape full of towering granite walls, glacial rivers, and untamed wilderness.

This remote valley stretches deep into the mountains and is surrounded by imposing peaks such as the Wellhorn, Engelhörner, and Dossen. The entrance to the valley is marked by steep cliffs and a rushing alpine stream that accompanies visitors along the initial walking trail. As you move deeper into the valley, the terrain opens up into wide meadows, ancient moraines, and untouched alpine forests.

There are no major cable cars or commercial attractions—just nature at its most honest. A few Alphütten (alpine huts) and simple hiking shelters provide rustic accommodation and serve as basecamps for more serious alpine tours. Rock climbers and experienced mountaineers are particularly drawn to the Urbachtal because of its steep walls and challenging routes, especially around the Engelhörner group.

For hikers, trails of varying difficulty lead through the valley and into neighboring regions like Rosenlaui or the Gadmertal. While not suited for casual strolls, the valley rewards those who are prepared with dramatic views, silence, and the feeling of having stepped into a forgotten corner of the Alps.

Whether for a challenging mountain adventure or a peaceful hike into solitude, the Urbachtal is one of Switzerland’s best-kept secrets—a destination for purists who appreciate the wild, unfiltered power of alpine nature.