Röthenbach in the Emmental: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The local church has historical ties to Rüeggisberg Cluniac monastery; two monks lived in the small monastery in Röthenbach. For visitors interested in cultural history, this connection is a tangible point of reference in the village.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Röthenbach in the Emmental.

Culture and History

A lookout tower built to mark Röthenbach's 850th anniversary offers views of the Bernese and Valais Alps, the Pre-Alps, the Jura, the Swiss Plateau, and the hills and valleys of the Emmental.

The municipality's events calendar traditionally includes concerts by the music society and yodel clubs, a summer dance festival, an autumn festival organised by the sports club, and the Moto Classic at Schallenberg.

Exploring and Landscape

A hiking route between Röthenbach and Signau follows a former pilgrimage route and highlights the Würzbrunnen Chapel, the Chuderüsi viewpoint, and Chapfwald. It is therefore suitable for an excursion with an interest in this historic route and its named landmarks.

Falkeflue, Wachthubel, Schöriz and Höchst are located in the surroundings of Röthenbach.

In the wider regional area around Röthenbach are Wildpark Brienz and St. Paul's Church.

Food and Drink

Röthenbach cheese has received medals repeatedly, while local inns serve regional natural products.

Landscape

The upper Emmental around Röthenbach is described as unspoilt nature with varied terrain. Röthenbach has numerous hiking and cycling routes through varied terrain, with viewpoints, barbecue areas and sights along the way.

Sahlenweidli is a historic building dating from 1762 that was extensively renovated in 1873. It is deliberately kept simple and traditional, without electricity or sanitary facilities.

For further travel planning, you can also view these destination pages: Schangnau, Oberfrittenbach, Lauperswil, Gohl, Langnau in the Emmental, Zollbrück, Trubschachen, Rüderswil.

To the overarching travel overview: Signau.