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Trek in the Swiss Alps
Gündlischwand, Switzerland
68 mi
The Trek: Words cannot describe the unparalleled beauty and scenery you will experience on this trek. The journey starts at Schynige Platte where you get your first up-close glimpse of the Berner Oberland including the Eiger, Jungfrau, Monch, and Wetterhorn. From there you will wind up and down through beautiful valleys and vistas offering breathtaking panoramas, often sharing the trail with lo...
Hike to Kleine Scheidegg from Wengen in the Bernese Highlands
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
5.0
9.3 mi
/ 2788.7 ft gain
This summer hike from the picturesque ski town of Wengen in the Bernese Alps to Kleine Scheidegg is an easy (although sometimes reasonably steep) trail along a well signposted gravel trail.
You start the hike at Wengen train station. When you exit the station bear right and follow the upper road. There are yellow hiking signposts to Kleine Scheidegg which estimate the hiking time from Wengen as...
Explore the Valley of Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
5.0
3.5 mi
/ 200 ft gain
If you're looking for a day in-between the big hiking days or a relaxing walk, Laterbrunnen is the place to be. Its one of those places that you always see in the pictures and I'll be the first to say it definitely lived up to its expectations.
Its a smaller town up in the mountains, that can be accessed by train (around $15 and 40 minutes) from Interlaken! There are many restaurants and shoppi...
Canyoning in the Saxetenbach Gorge
Wilderswil, Switzerland
Interlaken, Switzerland; a city known for its extreme sports and gorgeous scenery is a European city that is not to be missed. While you can experience the traditional extreme sports such as paragliding, bungee jumping or skydiving here, it’s a slightly less extreme yet more unique option you should consider - canyoning.Canyoning at its core involves jumping, rappelling, and swimming through an...
Hike to Harder Kulm
Interlaken, Switzerland
5.0
5 mi
/ 2400 ft gain
There are a few different ways to reach the top of Harder Kulm, which are mainly dependent upon your budget and fitness level. The way many people reach the top is by a cable car, that depending on when you go, can cost around CHF 32.00, which is close to USD 32.00. The alternative way is by trail, or a connection of trails, depending on how much time you have and what difficulty you are seekin...
Paraglide in the Swiss Alps
Grindelwald, Switzerland
5.0
There are few places that are quite as magical as the Swiss Alps. Towering peaks, rich culture, iconic architecture, and rolling green pastures; it's a storybook setting. While there are a multitude of ways to enjoy Switzerland, paragliding amidst the Swiss Alps tops the list. Once the snow melts (and sometimes before!), paragliding commences from many mountaintops in Switzerland. Thanks to a v...
Oeschinensee Panorama Loop, Hohtürli, and Wildi frau
Kandersteg, Switzerland
10 mi
/ 3854 ft gain
Brass Tax:
Length – Variable by choice
Elevation Gain – 3,584 ft
Time – 4+ hours – 2 days
Stay – 47-84$ / night
Difficulty – Difficult
Hohtürli in Swiss German means “High Little Door”. This pass sits at an elevation of 2,778 meters (9,114 feet) in the Bernese Oberland. Making it the highest pass along the alpine pass route. It marks the col between Wildi Frau and Dündenhorn. Both are side hik...
Hike Oeschinensee Lake and Blumlisalp Hut
Kandersteg, Switzerland
4.0
6 mi
/ 2000 ft gain
Words and photos cannot accurately depict the beauty you will find in this area. The breathtaking emerald waters of Oeschinen Lake are the highlight of this incredible hike that requires little effort reach. The surrounding Alps provide and unbeatable backdrop, and in warmer months, multiple waterfalls can be seen and heard cascading into its waters from the surrounding mountains. You will like...
Hike over Bunderchrinde Pass in the Bernese Alps
Kandersteg, Switzerland
5.0
10 mi
/ 4000 ft gain
The hike starts in the town of Kandersteg and ends in the town of Adelboden. If you want to make it an out-and-back, you can hike from Kandersteg to Bunderchrinde Pass then back down.Getting to Kandersteg from any major city by train is easy. From the train station, follow the "yellow" signs to Bunderchrinde/Adelboden. The trail over the Bunderchrinde overlaps the famous Via Alpina trail, so yo...
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