Grindelwald Trail
8 Days & 7 Nights 5 Read 9 reviews- The mighty trio of mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau
- Wild, colourful alpine flowers and lush forest walking
- Exhilarating walking along mountain paths
- Traditional, local Swiss cuisine at your overnight accommodation
- Experience the vibrant town of Grindelwald
What To Expect
Trip Style:
Self Guided | Go at your own pace on an independent holiday.
Activity:
Inn to Inn Walking | A classic point to point walking trip, staying in a different location each night
This trip is suitable for:
Multi-Generational
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Mountains
Inspiration:
- Classic
Grade & Terrain
The walking is graded moderate so you will enjoy the holiday more if you already enjoy an active lifestyle. Some days are long, the paths are undulating in parts and you may need a head for heights!
Navigation
The network of paths and trails in the Grindelwald area is comprehensively way-marked as are all the variations we suggest. We provide you with detailed route notes and maps so you will have no problem following the route suggested.
Accommodation Information
We specifically select your accommodation to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. They all offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food. We aim to give you an authentic experience and use local family run accommodations in a mixture of hotels and guest houses and if you like, rather then staying in Wengen it is possible to upgrade to a first-class hotel at Kleine Scheidegg. The hotels are generally chalet types with wooden interior which are typical of the region. The guest houses and mountain hotels will have shared facilities. Please be aware that twin & double rooms in Switzerland are typically 2 single mattresses side by side in one double bed frame with two separate duvet covers and pillows.
Alternate accommodation
During high season, you might be booked into a different accommodation which is not listed in the description, and the start or end of some of your walking routes may be slightly altered. Any alternative accommodation will be of the same standard as those described.
Single Rooms and Solo Walkers
If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable. This holiday is available for solo walkers but we would recommend that you are experienced in walking and navigating alone. If you are travelling solo the holiday is slightly more expensive as some costs are not shared.
Meals
A delicious breakfast is included each morning and an evening meal is included on 1 nights. Most accommodations are happy to provide a packed lunch - this should be requested on arrival. Or you can pick up lunch in the village or stop along the trail.
- Accommodation for 7 Nights in a mix of Hotels, Guest Houses and one Mountain Hotel
- 7 Breakfasts
- 1 Dinner
- Luggage transfers (apart from Day 2)
- Detailed route notes and maps on arrival
- 24-hour assistance by phone
- Train transfer from Interlaken to Schynige Platte on Day 2
- Return travel by rail from Murren to Interlaken
- Flights and transfers to first / from last accommodation
- Travel to and from Switzerland
- Any train/bus travel in case of bad weather or for shortcuts
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, extra transfers, tips, etc.
- Any items not specifically mentioned in the program
- Upgrade to a first-class hotel on Kleine Scheidegg for 2 nts (double room, half board)
- Airport transfers
- Additional nights during the walk
When To Go
The best months for walking are in the summer months between June and mid-September when the wild flowers are in bloom and the weather is generally fair.
Getting to the Start
Interlaken is located in the Bernese Oberland between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun and can be accessed by the following transport: By Air - You can either fly into Zurich Airport or Geneva Airport (both in Switzerland). Many low cost and charter airlines fly from both the UK and Europe. From Zurich - You can take a train from Zurich to Interlaken - (approx. 2hr 15mins, usually involving a change in Bern) Train schedules can be found on the Swiss Rail Network. From Geneva - You can catch a train from Geneva to Interlaken - (approx. 3hrs usually, involving a change in Bern) Train schedules can be found on the Swiss Rail Network.
Getting from the End
From Murren you can take the train to Grutschalp (15mins) and then take the cable car to Lauterbrunnen. From here you can catch the train back to Interlaken where you can connect to Zurich (2hrs 15 mins) or Geneva (3hrs). Please check the Swiss Rail network for up to date timetables.
Baggage Transfer
Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary (except for on Day 2 when you need to carry an overnight pack due to the remote location). We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.
If you choose the upgraded overnight option in Kleine Scheidegg you will need to carry an overnight pack as baggage transfer is not available
Travel Insurance
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity, emergency evacuation and hospital care.