Discover an array of spectacular hikes accessible by public transport from the charming village of Grindelwald. From the iconic Eiger North Face to the panoramic Schynige Platte, these trails offer diverse landscapes and breathtaking views of the Bernese Alps. Whether you're looking for gentle meadow walks or challenging mountain paths, there's something for every hiker in this alpine paradise.
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The climb to Kleine Scheidegg over undulating meadows is gentle, the rock and ice scenery of the Eiger North Wall close and awe-inspiring. Sunny high-level trail to Wengen, then deep into the Lauterbrunnen Valley with its vertical walls and spectacular waterfalls.
20km
1150m
1400m
6h 40m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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From Isenflue, the old mule track runs down steeply through wild mountain forest to Zweilütschinen. After Gündlischwand, up to the other side of the U-shaped Lauterbrunnen Valley. The path to Alp Schwand is steep and full of hairpin bends. See the view of the Oberland 4000-m-high peaks, then on to Schynige Platte.
10km1350m480m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald, Bahnhof | |
| (17m) | |
| Zweilütschinen, Bahnhof |
Follow the route of the legendary Lauberhorn downhill ski race in the opposite direction in summer. Discover just how high the Hundschopf jump is and how steep the pistes actually are. The views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau are absolutely unbeatable.
6km820m260m2h 50mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Grindelwald | |
| (32m) | |
| Kleine Scheidegg |
From the mountain hotel on the Schynige Platte, follow the ridge from Lütschinental to Lake Brienz. With a view of the famous snowy mountains of the Bernese Oberland or the lake down in the valley, you reach the foot of the Faulhorn via narrow mountain paths. The route down to the gondola station on the First is wider.
17km1100m900m5h 45mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald, Bahnhof | |
| (3m) | |
| Grindelwald, Firstbahn |
| Grindelwald (Firstbahn) | |
| (25m) | |
| First (Grindelwald) |
Starting in Interlaken, the hike hugs Lake Thun before continuing on via Därligen to the Meielisalp up above Leissigen. Enchanting panoramic views are provided by the suspension bridge over the Spissibach stream. Finally, the route continues past Faulensee via Krattigen. The end point for this stage is Spiez with its vineyards and castle – the latter, towering over the town, serves as its characteristic symbol.
20km740m740m5h 50mLandscape: Along the water,Onto an alp,Over a suspension bridge,Past castles,With panoramic views
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| Grindelwald, Bahnhof | |
| (29m) | |
| Interlaken, Sonnenhof |
| Interlaken, Sonnenhof | |
| (3m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof |
The trail has something to suit all tastes: lakeside sections and meadows, woodlands and craggy cliffs. The highlights of the hike include the three waterfalls, the incredible colour of Lake Brienz and a historic hotel (Grand Hotel Giessbach) resembling a fairy-tale castle.
19km760m760mLandscape: Along the water
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| Grindelwald | |
| (37m) | |
| Interlaken Ost |
| Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof | |
| (5m) | |
| Bönigen, See |
You leave Thun through the park-like shore landscape towards Gwatt. Above Lake Thun, crossing the Kander Gorge, you reach Spiez via meadows and forests. Following the idyllic path to Faulensee, you finally leave the shore here. The destination is the village of Aeschi with a view of the Niesen and the lake.
20km680m360m5h 25mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald, Bahnhof | |
| (29m) | |
| Interlaken, Sonnenhof |
| Interlaken, Sonnenhof | |
| (22m) | |
| Faulensee, Dorf |
From Saxeten, you climb through the forest and later take a rocky path over two alps, up to the Tschingel mountain basin. This crosses a sloping mountain path. Past the Lobhornhüttli, steep and stony forest paths run down to Sulwald and over another steep step to Isenfluh.
13km1100m1100m5h 25mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald | |
| (22m) | |
| Zweilütschinen |
| Zweilütschinen | |
| (9m) | |
| Lauterbrunnen |
| Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof | |
| (12m) | |
| Isenfluh, Dorf |
Starting in the historical town of Thun with its mediaeval castle, the hike takes you past a number of idyllic places including Hünibach and Aeschlen, shortly before you reach the spectacular Sigriswil bridge with its panoramic views high above Lake Thun.
11km640m400m3h 40mLandscape: Along the water,Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Grindelwald | |
| (37m) | |
| Interlaken Ost |
| Interlaken Ost | |
| (31m) | |
| Thun |
Across meadows and pastures, it is a leisurely climb to the entrance of the Suld Valley. Then the mountain path, which becomes increasingly narrower, goes up along roaring streams and waterfalls to the Renggli Pass. Over the intensively exploited alps, you descend to the remote mountain village of Saxeten.
17km1200m950m6h 10mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald | |
| (29m) | |
| Wilderswil |
| Wilderswil, Bahnhof | |
| (21m) | |
| Saxeten, Schulhaus |
