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We booked a self-guided hiking trip in Switzerland with Alpenwild and loved every minute of it. They were very knowledgeable and easy to work with, paying attention to what we wanted to do and what level of hiking we were looking for. Different options were offered for hiking each day, with tips and advice that was always helpful. The hotels they booked for us were family-run and excellent. Everything unfolded smoothly with no surprises - a truly fabulous vacation. - C.R., Vancouver B.C.
Lauterbrunnen is set in the world’s most spectacular glacial valley, ringed by 72 gushing waterfalls. You’ll stay near the base of Staubbach Falls—the highest in Switzerland—dropping over 1000 feet. You should have time for an afternoon visit to Trümmelbach Falls, where torrents of water have created a series of caves and underground waterfalls. Overnight in Lauterbrunnen.
Distance: 2 - 4 miles | level walk (may vary)
Today, take a cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp where you can begin hiking along the Mountain View trail going up to Allmendhubel, which is perched high on a mountain shelf overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley. You can stop for lunch and take some time for the circular flower walk before continuing along the Northface trail down to the car-free town of Mürren. From Mürren, you can take the train back to Grütschalp and cable car down to Lauterbrunnen. Overnight in Lauterbrunnen (B)
Distance: 7 miles | Ascent: 1825 feet | Descent: 1350 feet (may vary)
From Lauterbrunnen you will travel to Stechelberg where you’ll follow a mountain trail to the remote Berghotel Obersteinberg framing postcard views of Schmadri Falls and the scenic head of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. In the afternoon you can take an additional hike up to the upper glacial bowl of Oberhornsee with more breathtaking views of the Jungfrau region, before returning to Obersteinberg. Overnight at the Berghotel Obersteinberg. (BD)
Distance: 3.5 - 8 miles | Ascent: 2850 - 3792 feet | Descent: 942 feet -if you do optional Oberhornsee hike (may vary)
This morning you will hike back down from Obersteinberg to Stechelberg for your onward journey toward Grindelwald. You can have a quick stopover in the car-free town of Wengen before taking the cable car up to Männlichen.The magnificent hike from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg is along the Panorama ridge trail (also known as the Royal Walk) which will give you sweeping views of the whole Jungfrau region including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain peaks. From Kleine Scheidegg, you can take the train to Grindelwald. Overnight in Grindelwald. (B)
Distance: about 7 miles | Ascent: 50 feet | Descent: 3700 feet (may vary)
Ride the Eiger Express V-Bahn cable car up to Eigergletscher. From here a dramatic cog-wheel climb takes you into a tunnel through the Eiger to ascend to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe and overlooking the longest glacier in the Alps. From Eigergletscher, additional hiking options include walking down to Kleine Scheidegg on the Eiger walk or a longer Eiger trail hike where you find yourself face-to-face with the legendary Nordwand—the North Face of the Eiger Mountain. Overnight in Grindelwald. (B)
Distance: 4-6 miles | Ascent: 75-775 feet | Descent: 2400-3000 feet (may vary)
Take the cable car up to First and walk to the Bachalpsee, with the backdrop of snowcapped peaks and glaciers of the Jungfrau region. Continue to traverse the scenic Faulhorn Panorama trail with views extending into Germany and climb to Faulhorn for lunch at Switzerland's oldest mountain hotel. From Faulhorn, return back to the First cable car station where you can choose to descend back to Grindelwald by tram, zipline, mountain cart, or trottibike. Overnight in Grindelwald. (B)
Distance: 3.7-7.4 miles | Ascent: 500-2900 feet | Descent: 500-1760 feet (may vary)
Since the 18th century, a crossing of the Grosse Scheidegg has been considered to be the highlight of a journey to Switzerland. In 1779 Goethe departed Grindelwald over this stunning pass and wrote "No thoughts, no description or memory can equal the beauty and magnitude of this site." The morning starts with a scenic traverse to the Grosse Scheidegg before descending the beautiful Rosenlauital on the Romanticweg into charming Meiringen. Overnight in Meiringen. (B)
Distance: 7-8.3 miles | Ascent: 0-233 feet | Descent: 2664-3030 feet (may vary)
After breakfast you can depart for onward destinations. We can give more options if you choose to extend your trip. Note: it is nearly 3-hours by train to the Zurich airport, so plan departure flights accordingly. We can help with a hotel in Zurich if needed. (B)
Alpenwild Adventures are designed for people who are energetic, active and filled with a spirit of adventure. We rate this trip as moderate. Please note that the stats listed on the itinerary can vary depending on the desires of our hikers. Many of the hikes are easily adaptable and can be lengthened or shortened. You should be a strong and experienced hiker in good physical condition. You should be capable of walking 4 to 7 hours per day on good trails, ascending up to about 3,000 vertical feet per day, at an elevation up to 9,000 feet above sea level.
