Hiking tips
in all four directions
4 attractive hiking suggestions
Schynige Platte – Faulhorn
The classic route
Hiking time: approx. 4h
A high-altitude hike with incomparable views: hiking from the mountain station on the Schynige Platte (1967m) towards Faulhorn rewards you with views of the famous Bernese triumvirate Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The straightforward but physically demanding hike takes you steadily uphill through wonderful alpine flora to the Faulhorn summit at 2681 metres. While the view to the south is dominated by the impressive glacier world, to the north and west Lakes Brienz and Thun can be seen. Faulhorn Mountain Hotel is located just below the summit of the Faulhorn.
Bussalp – Faulhorn
The shortest one
Hiking time: approx. 2.5h
The shortest, but also the steepest ascent to the Faulhorn.
The bus takes you comfortably from Grindelwald to the Bussalp restaurant, the starting point of the hike.
From the bus stop, the hiking trail leads directly up to Gassenboden and on to the mountain hotel.
With your goal always in sight and the three mighty peaks of the Oberland, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, behind you, you reach the summit of the Faulhorn in around 2.5 hours.
Grindelwald First – Faulhorn
Panoramic hike past the Bachalpsee lake
Hiking time: approx. 2h
Wonderful panoramic hike high above Grindelwald with breathtaking views of the Eiger, Finsteraarhorn, Schreckhorn and Lake Brienz.
Schwarzwaldalp – Wart – Faulhorn
The challenging one
Hiking time: approx. 6h
The hike from the Schwarzwaldalp over the Wart (Schwarzhorn) is a beautiful but challenging route. Thanks to its unique landscape, we like to call the Schwarzwaldalp «Little Canada». With a bit of luck, you might even spot a deer. According to gamekeepers, the region is home to around 400 deer.
The trail, or rather the path, leads from the Schwarzwaldalp up to the Wart (Schwarzhorn), from there through the lonely Hiendertellti past the two mystical lakes Häxenseewli and Hagelseewli and on to the Faulhorn.for those coming from the Schynige Platte, this route also offers an interesting alternative to the classic Bachalpsee - First route.
The hike is not recommended in fog or heavy snow, as orientation can be difficult.
Hiking times
Ascent
| Route | Duration |
|---|---|
| Schynige Platte – Faulhorn | approx. 4h |
| Grindelwald – Waldspitz – Bachalpsee – Faulhorn | approx. 5h |
| Grosse Scheidegg – Grindelalp – Bachalpsee – Faulhorn | approx. 4h |
| First – Bachalpsee – Faulhorn | approx. 2h |
| Bussalp – Faulhorn | approx. 2.5h |
| Iseltwald – Bättenalp – Schwabhorn – Faulhorn | approx. 5h |
Descent
| Route | Duration |
|---|---|
| Faulhorn – Schynige Platte | approx. 3h |
| Faulhorn – Bachalpsee – Waldspitz – Grindelwald | approx. 3h |
| Faulhorn – Bachalpsee – First – Grosse Scheidegg | approx. 3h |
| continue to Meiringen | approx. 6h |
| Faulhorn – Bussalp – Grindelwald | approx. 3h |
| Faulhorn – Bussalp (Bus stop) | approx. 1.5h |
Maps
2520 Jungfrau Region (1:33'333)
1228 Lauterbrunnen (1:25'000)
1229 Grindelwald (1:25'000)
254 Interlaken (1:50'000)