Swiss Alps in Bernese Oberland and Beyond: the ways to tackle the
May 4th, 2019, 10:28 AM
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One question that may sound stupid, but wish to get some answers, from pure transportation point of view, is Interlaken a better choice than Grindelwald? Since we will have some excursions that needs to start very early, leaving from Interlaken seems to save some time on those activities.
May 4th, 2019, 10:52 AM
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Grindelwald is about 25 minutes from Interlaken-Ost station - if you had a hotel in Interlaken it could take you 25 minutes to get to the train station but if your day trips are all out on the area then maybe. The Matten pat of Interlaken has some neat views of the distant Alps. But nothing can compare with Grindelwald is awesome things right outside your hotel balcony.
May 4th, 2019, 05:05 PM
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Grand Balcon Nord: Montenvers to Miidi mid-station is over 2,000 feet of climbing and 1,000 feet descent. Is that a good idea for you? I was suggesting perhaps start up the first hill a bit, 15-20 minutes then turn around? Nature Reserve Views are lower but highly rewarding. The whole valley is scenic.
You do have to return to Chamonix to get to Le Buet, that could be an hour and a half train travel. Taxi could be an option.
You do have to return to Chamonix to get to Le Buet, that could be an hour and a half train travel. Taxi could be an option.
May 5th, 2019, 12:11 AM
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May 5th, 2019, 03:30 PM
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For Chamonix, not sure yet. Unless both days are raining, will give an attempt to go up to Mont Blanc
For day-2 , could we still do mid station short climbing plus the Nature Reserve walk for bad weather except it's raining? in that case we may look if it's ok in Courmayeur, we could do Val Ferret there if not, Annecy.
Any suggestions?
For day-2 , could we still do mid station short climbing plus the Nature Reserve walk for bad weather except it's raining? in that case we may look if it's ok in Courmayeur, we could do Val Ferret there if not, Annecy.
Any suggestions?
May 5th, 2019, 03:59 PM
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To complete an option for BO day # 4 itinerary as bellow, may attempt in either weather except rainy, is this doable?
BO Day 4 plan
- Gondolabahn Grindelwald -First (GGF) station at the east end of the main street.
- Take the 6 person gondola all the way to the top station at First passing the stations Bort and Grindal. 8:30 – 8:56 (first is the third stop)
- After taking in the scenery do the Cliff Walk (9:00 – 10:00)
- take the 2 hour walk to Grosse Scheidegg followed by a bus ride back to Grindelwald.
Bus Grosse Scheidegg – Grindelwald 13:23 – 13:55 (11:23 – 12:55)
Second part of the day
Grindelwald – Interlaken Ost 14:19 -14:53
Interlaken Ost- Wilderswill 15:05 – 15:09
Wilderswill – Schynige Platte 15:25 – 16:17
Spend some time on top
Schynige Platte- Wilderswill 17:53 - 18: 45
Wilderswill – Interlaken ost 18:48 – 18:53
Interlaken ost – Grindelwald 19:05- 19:38
How about Harder Kulm? it is convenient to go, compared to Schynige Platte, why it is not as popular here?
Any comments are welcome
BO Day 4 plan
- Gondolabahn Grindelwald -First (GGF) station at the east end of the main street.
- Take the 6 person gondola all the way to the top station at First passing the stations Bort and Grindal. 8:30 – 8:56 (first is the third stop)
- After taking in the scenery do the Cliff Walk (9:00 – 10:00)
- take the 2 hour walk to Grosse Scheidegg followed by a bus ride back to Grindelwald.
Bus Grosse Scheidegg – Grindelwald 13:23 – 13:55 (11:23 – 12:55)
Second part of the day
Grindelwald – Interlaken Ost 14:19 -14:53
Interlaken Ost- Wilderswill 15:05 – 15:09
Wilderswill – Schynige Platte 15:25 – 16:17
Spend some time on top
Schynige Platte- Wilderswill 17:53 - 18: 45
Wilderswill – Interlaken ost 18:48 – 18:53
Interlaken ost – Grindelwald 19:05- 19:38
How about Harder Kulm? it is convenient to go, compared to Schynige Platte, why it is not as popular here?
Any comments are welcome
May 6th, 2019, 01:25 AM
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Grindelwald - First - Grosse Scheidegg - Grindelwald - -WILDERSWIL - Interlaken - WILDERSWIL - Schynige Platte - WILDERSWIL - Interlaken - WILDERSWIL - Grindelwald.
COMPLETE NONSENSE!
Schynige Platte is just 10 miles from First, along the same mountain slope, at the same altitude.
COMPLETE NONSENSE!
Schynige Platte is just 10 miles from First, along the same mountain slope, at the same altitude.
May 6th, 2019, 09:23 AM
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Grindelwald- Wilderswil 14:19-14:47
Grindelwald-Interlaken Ost-Wilderswil 14:19-15:09
Wilderswil-Grindelwald 19:10-19:38
Wilderswil-Interlaken Ost-Wilderswil-Grindelwald 18:48-19:38
May 6th, 2019, 10:08 AM
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Grindelwald - First - Grosse Scheidegg - Grindelwald - -WILDERSWIL - Interlaken - WILDERSWIL - Schynige Platte - WILDERSWIL - Interlaken - WILDERSWIL - Grindelwald.
COMPLETE NONSENSE!
Schynige Platte is just 10 miles from First, along the same mountain slope, at the same altitude.
COMPLETE NONSENSE!
Schynige Platte is just 10 miles from First, along the same mountain slope, at the same altitude.
https://goo.gl/maps/SrXddTCMGassPJ7r5
May 6th, 2019, 07:43 PM
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For BO day #4, would you recommend to take cable car from Meiringen to Planplatten (Alpen Tower), on the second part of the day, instead ? This site was mentioned on the previous post much earlier.
