2 days in Grindelwald, a little hiking
Jun 14th, 2017, 01:17 AM
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2 days in Grindelwald, a little hiking
I'm planning to spend 2 days in Grindelwald this weekend, I would like to do 2 different hikes, not too long, perhaps 3-4 hours each. I would like if the hikes have different views. I intend to come to the Lauterbrunnen valley sometime later, so I would concentrate only on hikes close to Grindelwald.
Day 1: Maybe go to Bussalp, and walk up to First cable via Bachalpsee? Or do I do it the other way?
Day 2: Pfein Stegg, or Gross Scheidegg and Rosenlui valley, or something else?
And any non-hiking activities I could do in the remaining time? Any small walks or waterfalls around Grindelwald I could go to?
Also, how do I find the Eigeralp farm, I couldn't really find it on Google Maps.
Day 1: Maybe go to Bussalp, and walk up to First cable via Bachalpsee? Or do I do it the other way?
Day 2: Pfein Stegg, or Gross Scheidegg and Rosenlui valley, or something else?
And any non-hiking activities I could do in the remaining time? Any small walks or waterfalls around Grindelwald I could go to?
Also, how do I find the Eigeralp farm, I couldn't really find it on Google Maps.
Jun 14th, 2017, 02:47 AM
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Bussalp - Fernandeshitta - Bachalpsee - First:
600 metres up and 200 metres down; high mountains always in front of you.
Easier in the other direction (if you have good knees), but less spectacular mountains in front of you.
First - Grosse Scheidegg is a easy and very panoramic 2-3 hrs walk.
For waterfalls, you better go into the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Eigeralp is not a geographical term, may be a brand.
600 metres up and 200 metres down; high mountains always in front of you.
Easier in the other direction (if you have good knees), but less spectacular mountains in front of you.
First - Grosse Scheidegg is a easy and very panoramic 2-3 hrs walk.
For waterfalls, you better go into the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Eigeralp is not a geographical term, may be a brand.
Jun 14th, 2017, 04:09 AM
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Jun 14th, 2017, 05:30 AM
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You can take an aerial gondola from Grindelwald to Mannlichen,
then walk down to Kleine Scheidegg. Take the train back to Grindelwald.
If you want to see a waterfall, you can take the Lake Brienz ferry from the dock behind Interlaken Ost to Geissbach Falls.
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then walk down to Kleine Scheidegg. Take the train back to Grindelwald.
If you want to see a waterfall, you can take the Lake Brienz ferry from the dock behind Interlaken Ost to Geissbach Falls.
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Jun 14th, 2017, 06:34 AM
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Thanks a lot everyone.
How long would the hike from Bussalp-First be? What if I extend this to Gross Scheidegg and come back by the bus Grindelwald?
On the second day, which would be a better one: Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg or the Eiger northface trail, from Eigergletscher to Alpiglen?
Do these hikes give different kind of views?
How long would the hike from Bussalp-First be? What if I extend this to Gross Scheidegg and come back by the bus Grindelwald?
On the second day, which would be a better one: Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg or the Eiger northface trail, from Eigergletscher to Alpiglen?
Do these hikes give different kind of views?
Jun 14th, 2017, 08:28 AM
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Eigeralp: what I said above, just a brand of a cheese diary at BUSSALP. A Alp called Eigeralp doesn't exist.
"How long would the hike from Bussalp-First be?"
2-4 hrs according to yor physical condition
What if I extend this to Gross Scheidegg and come back by the bus Grindelwald?"
No problem (as long as you don't miss the last bus at Grosse Scheidegg); decide once you arrive at First.
Have a look at the map
http://map.geo.admin.ch/?lang=en
Views: you are always in the same area. So, the views cannot be completely different
"How long would the hike from Bussalp-First be?"
2-4 hrs according to yor physical condition
What if I extend this to Gross Scheidegg and come back by the bus Grindelwald?"
No problem (as long as you don't miss the last bus at Grosse Scheidegg); decide once you arrive at First.
Have a look at the map
http://map.geo.admin.ch/?lang=en
Views: you are always in the same area. So, the views cannot be completely different
Jun 21st, 2017, 12:42 AM
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Thanks a lot everyone, I had a great trip.
One day 1, I went to Mannlichen with the gondola, walked all the way to Eigergletscher via Kleine Schedegg(also doing the Royal Mannlichen walk, which has the best views). Then I took the path to Alpiglen, which was pretty stunning, although a little slippery in the beginning, but absolutely rewarding. Lunch was at Eigergletscher.
The next day, I took the gondola upto First, walked till Bachalpsee, the bigger lake is more beautiful, however I find fewer people around. I walked all the way to Faulhorn, which was a little strenuous, but the best hike in the Alps I've been so far, sweeping views of all the peaks, and the all the mountains all around! So a must do hike in my opinion. Lunch was at First, the hut at Faulhorn hasn't opened up yet.
Dinner was at Barry's in Grindelwad both the days, which was great(for a vegetarian). So I would definitely recommend all of these hikes.
Plus, I walked upto Gross Scheidegg, the walk was really good, the views all the way were unique, and there wa no one on the trail, you just need to coordinate with the bus timings.
One day 1, I went to Mannlichen with the gondola, walked all the way to Eigergletscher via Kleine Schedegg(also doing the Royal Mannlichen walk, which has the best views). Then I took the path to Alpiglen, which was pretty stunning, although a little slippery in the beginning, but absolutely rewarding. Lunch was at Eigergletscher.
The next day, I took the gondola upto First, walked till Bachalpsee, the bigger lake is more beautiful, however I find fewer people around. I walked all the way to Faulhorn, which was a little strenuous, but the best hike in the Alps I've been so far, sweeping views of all the peaks, and the all the mountains all around! So a must do hike in my opinion. Lunch was at First, the hut at Faulhorn hasn't opened up yet.
Dinner was at Barry's in Grindelwad both the days, which was great(for a vegetarian). So I would definitely recommend all of these hikes.
Plus, I walked upto Gross Scheidegg, the walk was really good, the views all the way were unique, and there wa no one on the trail, you just need to coordinate with the bus timings.
