Berner Oberland - Hikes
#21
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 98
Hi Katzen,
That is so funny. I have been checking out the hotels and the one that I printed out to show the others was that exact one. When are you going? We will not be traveling until April 2007. Please let me know how your stay was, and what you thought of the hotel. It seems by their website that it is a pretty decent hotel. Look forward to hearing back from you. Phyllis
That is so funny. I have been checking out the hotels and the one that I printed out to show the others was that exact one. When are you going? We will not be traveling until April 2007. Please let me know how your stay was, and what you thought of the hotel. It seems by their website that it is a pretty decent hotel. Look forward to hearing back from you. Phyllis
#22
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 932
Hi Phyllis,
We leave Thursday for Germany and will be in Grindelwald in the beginning of August. The hotel seems to get great reviews on Fodors as well as Trip Advisor.
I'll definitely be writing a trip report when we get back. Have fun planning!
We leave Thursday for Germany and will be in Grindelwald in the beginning of August. The hotel seems to get great reviews on Fodors as well as Trip Advisor.
I'll definitely be writing a trip report when we get back. Have fun planning!
#23
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,121
Would hike number one above be the best option for me and my 2 12 year olds, none of us really super-athletic, but willing to take easy hikes, although probably not lasting the entire day. (ie you won't see us scaling up rock faces 
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We will be staying in Lauterbrunnen for 3 days, mainly to make the train trip to Salzburg a bit easier. And of course, despite having been promised a room facing the falls, probably listening to the construction on the funicular anyway. And we are leaving in 2 days!!! Any last-minute advice would certainly be appreciated. Thanks so much!
Oh - one more question, which maybe belongs in another thread, and maybe I'll look for one anyway - would it be rude to order one or two servings (if that is the correct word) of fondue for the 3 of us? I doubt either of my kids could ever consume an entire adult portion...and I don't want to be tempted to finish it off myself! Any experience with this?
) We will be staying in Lauterbrunnen for 3 days, mainly to make the train trip to Salzburg a bit easier. And of course, despite having been promised a room facing the falls, probably listening to the construction on the funicular anyway. And we are leaving in 2 days!!! Any last-minute advice would certainly be appreciated. Thanks so much!
Oh - one more question, which maybe belongs in another thread, and maybe I'll look for one anyway - would it be rude to order one or two servings (if that is the correct word) of fondue for the 3 of us? I doubt either of my kids could ever consume an entire adult portion...and I don't want to be tempted to finish it off myself! Any experience with this?
#25
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 439
kwren - I don't think it would be considered rude at all. Don't worry about it. You cannot generalize, it always depends on the individual you're dealing with. All they can say is "no". Maybe they have a half portion for kids. Relax. ;-)
#29
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 854
Kwren--You're proposal of the hike "1" is fine and it won't take too long to do the hike but may take some effort this year to set up. You are aware of the somewhat restricted access to Murren and Grutschalp?
Another easy and panoramic hike is from Mannlichen to Klein Scheidig--a 1 to 1 1/2 hour walk of easy, level to slight downhill grade done by most everyone which ends at the jump-off point to the Jungfrau. You will need to get to a train to Wengen ( a pleasant alpine car free village) then gondola lift to Mannlichen to begin the hike. Well worth the effort and a great intro to both sides--Lauterbrunnen Valley as well as Grindlewald. And you have options in Klein Scheidig--go by train either to Grindlewald or back to Wengen and Lauterbrunnen. Good luck--Paul
Another easy and panoramic hike is from Mannlichen to Klein Scheidig--a 1 to 1 1/2 hour walk of easy, level to slight downhill grade done by most everyone which ends at the jump-off point to the Jungfrau. You will need to get to a train to Wengen ( a pleasant alpine car free village) then gondola lift to Mannlichen to begin the hike. Well worth the effort and a great intro to both sides--Lauterbrunnen Valley as well as Grindlewald. And you have options in Klein Scheidig--go by train either to Grindlewald or back to Wengen and Lauterbrunnen. Good luck--Paul
#30
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,121
Thanks Paul - yes, I was aware of the problems - that was the construction I was referring to next to our hotel - and I had been wondering how to do that hike. I loved the idea of the "cowbell orchestra" so poetically put in other posts.
Would the hike you suggested be good after the Jungfrau trip - I suppose that would be in reverse order from what you suggested or is it best to do it in your order in order to approach the views in the best way? We do want to get an early start to the Jungfrau to avoid the tour groups.
Would the hike you suggested be good after the Jungfrau trip - I suppose that would be in reverse order from what you suggested or is it best to do it in your order in order to approach the views in the best way? We do want to get an early start to the Jungfrau to avoid the tour groups.
#32
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 14,790
kwren -
Fondue is indeed a winter dish, but I've found it in several places in the BO regardless of time of year - for the tourists. Fondue usually comes in a serving designed for two people - and they tend to be big, filling servings - you can order one serving and your entire family can share.
Fondue is indeed a winter dish, but I've found it in several places in the BO regardless of time of year - for the tourists. Fondue usually comes in a serving designed for two people - and they tend to be big, filling servings - you can order one serving and your entire family can share.
#33
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 7,647
Hi again kwren,
Here's a link to a panoramic map of the area:
http://www.wengen-muerren.ch/index.p...57&lang=en&L=1
Just click on "summer" to see it big.
Sorry, I've skied the area a few times but never hiked it. Best of luck!
s
Here's a link to a panoramic map of the area:
http://www.wengen-muerren.ch/index.p...57&lang=en&L=1
Just click on "summer" to see it big.
Sorry, I've skied the area a few times but never hiked it. Best of luck!
s
#34
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,121
Melnq8 - thanks for the info on fondue - I have my fork ready (and I'm definitely going to search for some!)
swandav2000 - thatnks for the map - it helps clarify all these hikes. Unfortunately, I can't get it to print for some reason. Does that happen on your computer? I'd love to print it out, unless that's the type of map one can find at train stations in that area. Any idea?
swandav2000 - thatnks for the map - it helps clarify all these hikes. Unfortunately, I can't get it to print for some reason. Does that happen on your computer? I'd love to print it out, unless that's the type of map one can find at train stations in that area. Any idea?
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#37
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,121
Long trip report to follow (!) but in the meantime...
My 12S and 12D and I took the wonderful hike from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidigg the end of July and it was outstanding, despite the clouds rolling in. Anyone could (and should) do this hike, a level path which winds around the edge of the mountains for about an hour and 10 minutes with nary a town in sight (although there was a "Toi-Toi" porta-potty and some benches overlooking the valley about halfway through.) The approach to Klein Scheidigg was signalled by a few houses and cowbells ringing in the distance. It was a very relaxing and picturesque with lovely scenery and my kids and I agree we would definitely do it again.
Of course once you reach Kleine Scheidigg you can buy ice cream, watch the goats try to grab some unsuspecting tourist's food off the tables or listen to the Alpenhorn player who seems to be a permanent fixture. My son and I even tried his Alpenhorn and if I can toot my own horn (pun intended), he said I was the best woman to try it in 2 weeks, and my son was the best child to ever try it (helps that he plays the trumpet). The proper way to thank the player is to put some change in the bell end of the horn.
My 12S and 12D and I took the wonderful hike from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidigg the end of July and it was outstanding, despite the clouds rolling in. Anyone could (and should) do this hike, a level path which winds around the edge of the mountains for about an hour and 10 minutes with nary a town in sight (although there was a "Toi-Toi" porta-potty and some benches overlooking the valley about halfway through.) The approach to Klein Scheidigg was signalled by a few houses and cowbells ringing in the distance. It was a very relaxing and picturesque with lovely scenery and my kids and I agree we would definitely do it again.
Of course once you reach Kleine Scheidigg you can buy ice cream, watch the goats try to grab some unsuspecting tourist's food off the tables or listen to the Alpenhorn player who seems to be a permanent fixture. My son and I even tried his Alpenhorn and if I can toot my own horn (pun intended), he said I was the best woman to try it in 2 weeks, and my son was the best child to ever try it (helps that he plays the trumpet). The proper way to thank the player is to put some change in the bell end of the horn.
