--- title: "To the oldest mountain hotel in Europe" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/to-the-oldest-mountain-hotel-in-europe" description: "The viewpoint First alone (after Bachläger–Waldspitz–Bort 1h30) should already justify a trip here. The landscape is shaped by the rugged north face of the Eiger. A well-built path leads to the Faulhorn trail coming from the Grosse Scheidegg and on this with slight ups and downs to the shore of the Bachalpsee (after Bachläger–First 1h10; after Spitzen–Bussalp 2h; after Spitzen–Holzmattenläger 2h15; after Spitzen–Waldspitz 3h). “Dr uusser u dr inder Spitz” is what the people of Grindelwald call the small rock teeth on the opposite Reetihorn chain. Above the water surface, the Schreckhorn group, Finsteraarhorn, and Fiescherhörner appear in incomparable beauty. Behind the lake it goes steeper uphill. Passing two mountain huts, you reach Gassenboden. The old Faulhorn mountain hotel is just a few turns further up. The view from the summit is magnificent: the crown of white peaks contrasts wonderfully with the green of the valleys. The return can be made on the same route (1h 40min) or down to Busalp (1h 30min)." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/8484386/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share To the oldest mountain hotel in Europe ====================================== - 11.27 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 4:15 h - 11.27 km - 550 m - 550 m - 2,157 m - 2,639 m - 482 m - - Start: Grindelwald/First - Destination: Faulhorn **For 175 years, the Faulhorn has captivated visitors. As an excellent viewpoint mountain with an impressive view of the Bernese Oberland mountain giants, the Brienzergrat, and the Thuner and Brienzer lakes, it has lost none of its appeal. The winter hiking trail from First to Faulhorn is also very popular. The described hike offers everything: magnificent views of the Schreckhorn group and the catchment area of the two Grindelwald glaciers, a deep blue mountain lake reflecting the majestic peaks of the Oberland four-thousanders, and a welcoming mountain hotel from which magnificent sunrises and sunsets can be experienced.** The viewpoint First alone (after Bachläger–Waldspitz–Bort 1h30) should already justify a trip here. The landscape is shaped by the rugged north face of the Eiger. A well-built path leads to the Faulhorn trail coming from the Grosse Scheidegg and on this with slight ups and downs to the shore of the Bachalpsee (after Bachläger–First 1h10; after Spitzen–Bussalp 2h; after Spitzen–Holzmattenläger 2h15; after Spitzen–Waldspitz 3h). “Dr uusser u dr inder Spitz” is what the people of Grindelwald call the small rock teeth on the opposite Reetihorn chain. Above the water surface, the Schreckhorn group, Finsteraarhorn, and Fiescherhörner appear in incomparable beauty. Behind the lake it goes steeper uphill. Passing two mountain huts, you reach Gassenboden. The old Faulhorn mountain hotel is just a few turns further up. The view from the summit is magnificent: the crown of white peaks contrasts wonderfully with the green of the valleys. The return can be made on the same route (1h 40min) or down to Busalp (1h 30min). Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Trail (95%) Path (5%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Grindelwald/First - Bachalpsee - Faulhorn Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, pocket first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids. Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking suggestion from the Bernese Oberland hiking book series by BWW Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs wholly or partly on marked trails of the category mountain hiking trail Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 254T Interlaken Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 10.84 km - Hiking Trail 8.83 km - Hiking Trail 5.40 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3818 Grindelwald Download GPX file - -