Grindelwald Trail

What more could you ask for than wonderful and scenic alpine hiking, combined with tasty local Swiss cuisine. This hiking vacation will appeal to those who are looking to escape to the mountains. Refresh your mind and discover the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps by foot.

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way in Scotland, the world renown Tour Du Mont Blanc and Germany's Moselle Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.

Solo Travellers

The minimum age for this tour is: 18 Years

This 'Moderate' trip involves an average daily hike of 16km/10mi. Most days offer the option to shorten routes via public transport. Expect significant ascents and descents on trails ranging from woodland paths to rocky mountain routes, grassy areas, moraines, and paved country roads. Some sections may require light scrambling. At higher passes, residual snow patches may be present but do not need special equipment—only steady footing, some hiking experience, and a head for heights. Hiking poles are essential for this trip. Good physical fitness is important to enjoy it fully.

Although the routes and footpaths are not technically difficult, a good level of fitness will let you relax and enjoy the scenery. The route follows wide tracks, paths, and occasionally narrow mountain trails with steep slopes above and below. A good head for heights and sure-footedness are necessary, as with most Alpine hikes. Cable cars and trains can help avoid the steepest sections, but some steep parts are unavoidable — the hike to Faulhorn is the most challenging since there is no alternative route.

We specifically select your accommodation to ensure you enjoy every minute of your stay. They all warmly welcome 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 than staying in Wengen, it is possible to upgrade to a first-class hotel at Kleine Scheidegg. The hotels are generally chalet types with wooden interiors 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 two 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 than 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.

Extra Night(s)

We recommend adding an extra night in Interlaken, especially if you’re arriving from a long-haul flight. This will allow you to acclimatise. 

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers

If you require single rooms within your party, we would be happy to accommodate you, although there is a single room supplement payable. This trip is available for solo travelers, but we recommend that you are experienced in hiking and navigating alone. If you are travelling solo, this trip is slightly more expensive as some costs are not shared.

Meals

A delicious breakfast is included each morning, as is an evening meal in Faulhorn. Most accommodations are happy to provide a packed lunch - this should be requested on arrival. You can also pick up lunch in the village or stop along the trail.

The Grindelwald Trail features waymarks at every junction and frequent paint marks along the way. Use the Macs Adventure smartphone app for guidance, which offers detailed maps, GPS tracks, and daily route info—simply download the tracks for offline navigation and follow the route directly from your device. Download instructions are available in your Macs Adventure Account, and we highly recommend setting up the app before your trip. Upon arrival, you'll receive detailed route notes and maps to ensure an easy and confident journey along the suggested route. 

The best months for hiking are in the summer months between June and mid-September when the wild flowers are in bloom and the weather is generally mild.

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.

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.

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/44lbs per person.