Grindelwald Trail Map and Itinerary

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8 Days and 7 Nights

A self-guided walking holiday in the foothills of the Swiss Alps

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1
Arrive Interlaken
Interlaken is a well-known tourist destination located in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It is easily accessible by train from both Zurich (2hrs 15mins) and Geneva (3hrs) - both involve one change of train usually in Bern. There are low cost flights from the UK/Europe to both Zurich and Geneva.
Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. It is surrounded by the three mountain peaks of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
Overnight: Interlaken Hotel - Hotel Derby - BB
DAY 2
Train to the Schynige Platte and walk to Faulhorn
Today starts with a spectacular train ride via Wilderswil to the top of the Schynige Platte. Dramatic views all around to the trio of mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. The walking is spectacular along the high route to the mountain guesthouse on the peak of Faulhorn.
Walk: 11 km, 4.5hrs, 800m ascent / 100 m descent
Overnight: Berghotel Faulhorn - DB&B
The Faulhorn mountain hotel is the highest hotel in Switzerland, it is situated on top of a mountain so its very remote. The mountain hotel is basic but offers traditional hospitality, food and rewarding views. Please Note: No luggage transfer is included today.
DAY 3
Walk to Grindelwald
Todays walk heads down from the mountain to your destination of Grindelwald. The first stretch of today’s walk heads down to Lake Bachsee - a famous sight with a backdrop of the Wetterhorn peak. From here there are a couple of walking options down to Grindelwald both with fabulous views over to the north face of the wetterhorn - one of most difficult walls to climb in the Alps.
Walk: 20 km, 6 hrs, 100m ascent / 1750m descent
Overnight: Grindelwald Hotel - Waldhotel Bellary - B&B
DAY 4
Walk to Kleine Scheidegg
Today you climb quite a steep ascent with striking views across to the Eiger which towers above your head. Its worthwhile taking the short detour to visit the impressive gorge called Gletscherschlucht. You can take the train up to Kleine Scheidegg if you are disinclined to walk a section.
Walk: 10 km, 4.5 hrs, 1140m ascent / 100m descent
Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg Hotel - Hotel/Restaurant Bahnhof - DB&B
DAY 5
Rest day in Kleine Scheidegg
Have a rest on the mountain pass of Kleine Scheidegg or experience one of the many walks on offer. One of the most spectacular ones takes you along the foot of the Eiger North face up to the Eigergletscher station where you can travel back to Kleine Scheidegg, you may be in luck and see a team of climbers on their way up the vertical cliffs of the Eiger.
Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg Hotel - Hotel/Restaurant Bahnhof - DB&B
Walk: Ranging from 5 - 10km, 2 - 4.5hrs, 100-750m ascent / 170 - 850m descent depending on walk.
DAY 6
Walk to Murren
Today you head down following the railway line to the village of Wengen and further on to Lauterbrunnen at the bottom of the valley. Its worth taking a short detour to visit the highest waterfall of the region before you start the short ascent to Murren. The village of Murren will be your base for the next 2 nights and offers a lot of entertainment but is still traditional and is completely free of cars.
Walk: 18km, 6.5hrs, 840m ascent / 1250m descent
Overnight: Murren Hotel - Hotel Bellevue - B&B
DAY 7
Rest Day in Murren
Today can be a rest day or we suggest climbing up to the Schilthorn a mountain which has become famous all over the world as its where the James Bond Film ‘On her majesty’s secret service’ was filmed. There is a revolving restaurant and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. You can then take a cable car back down to your Hotel in Murren.
Walk: 7 - 10km, 4.5 - 6.5hrs, 960m ascent / 1340m descent
Overnight: Murren Hotel - Hotel Bellevue - B&B
DAY 8
Onward Travel
You can take the train from Murren to Grutschalp where a cable car runs down to Lauterbrunnen. Continue on the train to Berner Oberland Bahn to Interlaken Ost where the trains now connect to bern and onwards to Basel of Zurich/Geneva.

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