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Hiking Tours in the Bernese Oberland

The Bernese Oberland hiking tours put you directly below three of the Alps' most famous peaks - the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau - on trails that link mountain villages like Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren. Macs Adventure's Best of Bernese Oberland route follows the Bärentrek (Bear Trail) through this classic Swiss landscape.

Days alternate between high alpine meadows, dramatic north-face views of the Eiger, and descents into the Lauterbrunnen valley, famous for its 72 waterfalls. Cable cars and mountain trains shorten some ascents where the terrain calls for it.

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    Best of the Bernese Oberland

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$4,255CAD pp
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    Highlights of the Bernese Oberland

    • Walking
    • 5 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,705CAD pp
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The Bernese Oberland delivers some of the most photographed mountain views in the Alps, on foot.

  • The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau form one of the Alps' most recognizable skylines, visible from much of the route
  • Hearty Swiss fare like fondue, raclette and sweet carac will keep you fueled for your alpine adventures
  • The Bärentrek (Bear Trail) links Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren on well-established alpine paths
  • Lauterbrunnen valley's 72 waterfalls make it one of Switzerland's most dramatic valley floors
  • Swiss mountain trains and cable cars connect villages efficiently, so rest days are easy to build in

Bernese Oberland like a local

  • When to go

    Mid-June to September is the main hiking season, once high trails clear of snow. July and August are warmest and busiest - September brings quieter trails and clear autumn light.

  • What the trails are actually like

    Established alpine paths connecting mountain villages, with genuine ascent and descent most days and views to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau throughout. Trails are organized and well waymarked in true Swiss fashion. A network of cable cars, gondolas and chairlifts connect many trails, easing ascents and descents where possible.

  • Where you will stay

    Mountain-village hotels and guesthouses in Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren, hand-picked for location and views, with luggage transfer included.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Moderate-Challenging. Genuine daily ascent and Alpine terrain mean good hiking fitness is recommended, though nothing technical.

  • How is the Bernese Oberland different from the Walker's Haute Route

    The Bernese Oberland is a shorter, village-based circuit around Grindelwald and the Jungfrau region - the Haute Route is a longer more strenuous point-to-point trek from Chamonix to Zermatt and requires hiking with your full pack.

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