- 1:00 h
- 3.31 km
- 152 m
- 58 m
- 2,162 m
- 2,278 m
- 116 m
- Start: Summit station First Grindelwald (2168 m a.s.l.)
- Destination: Bachalpsee
With the gondola lift you reach First from Grindelwald, the starting point of this cozy and varied hike. After a short but steep ascent to the Gummi hut, a gentle up and down follows until you finally reach the Bachalpsee. From the other side of the valley, the peaks of Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, and Finsteraarhorn greet you. The Grindelwald-First ski area offers great combination possibilities with several hiking and sledding trails as well as dining options for a whole day program.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
First - Bachalpsee
Equipment
- Sun exposure is increased in the mountains. Sunscreen with high protection factor, sun hat and sunglasses with UV protection definitely belong in the luggage.
- Even in summer and with nice “start weather” warm clothing and rain protection must be included. The layering principle with various layers of clothing is recommended.
- Charged mobile phone
- First aid kit
- Winter shoes with non-slip sole
- Drinks and food
- If available: telescopic poles
Directions & Parking facilities
From Basel and Geneva, the fastest route to the Jungfrau Region goes via Bern. From Zurich, the route via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass is recommended. The pass is open all year round.
From the south, access to the Jungfrau Region is via Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both passes are only open in summer. As an alternative, the Simplon Pass with subsequent car shuttle through the Lötschberg tunnel is offered.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken, follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here, turn left towards Grindelwald. The entire drive takes about 30 minutes and passes over a partially winding route.
Grindelwald
There are three public parking garages: Parkhaus Eiger+ (252 spaces), Parkhaus Sportzentrum (160 spaces), as well as the new Terminal Parking (1000 spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, the parking lot at Grindelwald Grund can also be used.
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travelers from Zurich change trains in Bern. The trains run every half hour.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken Ost station we reach Grindelwald without changing trains by the Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB). Important: Board the rear part of the train, as it splits at Zweilütschinen. Those boarding at the front end up in Lauterbrunnen. The journey takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later, we arrive at the final station in the village.
Grindelwald has three stations (Terminal, Grund, and Dorf). The final station (Dorf) is located in the center of Grindelwald.
Additional information
License (master data)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Thrills off the ski slopes are offered by the First Flieger. During the winter season, it is free of charge for holders of a valid Jungfrau or Grindelwald-Wengen sports pass (from a 1-day sports pass).
Safety guidelines
- Mountain hiking check
- After snowfall, the terrain may be soft and more difficult to walk on.
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