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High altitude hike Schynige Platte - First

  • Grindelwald-First – Top of Adventure & Schynige Platte – Top of Swiss Tradition
  • 6 h

Six pearls in six hours: The mountain hike from Schynige Platte to First (or vice versa) must be done once in a lifetime. The first two pearls stand out at the end of the Schynige Platte railway: The flora on the Matten is nearly as diverse as the flowers in the Alpine Garden. After the Loucherhorn, you will encounter pearl number three, the wild karstic landscape in the Güw area. Pearl four, the Sägistalsee, sparkles far below. The largest pearl, however, awaits on the Faulhorn. The view from up there offers everything: Lake Brienz on one side, the overwhelming backdrop of the Jungfrau massif on the other. And further down is pearl six, the Bachalpsee, the "blue jewel" of the Bernese Alps.

Walking and hiking on the trails and mountain paths is undertaken at your own responsibility and risk. The operational conditions of the trails are provided as recommendations only.

Detailed description of the hike 

Discover Schynige Platte

Be enchanted by alpine charm: a nostalgic ride, traditional alphorn sounds, and around 800 plant species in the Alpine Botanical Garden. The setting is one of the most beautiful in the Bernese Oberland.

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Hiking with a view – in every season

  • Hiking
    Kleine Scheidegg Wandern

    Hiking

    Varied paths, perfectly marked routes. Whether it's for leisure or ambition, those who follow the yellow arrows will find their way.
  • Winter hiking
    Winter walking Kleine Scheidegg Maennlichen Eiger Moench Jungfrau 1

    Winter hiking

    Escape the hustle and bustle of the slopes and immerse yourself in enchanting winter landscapes. On the groomed paths, all you'll hear is the crunch of your footsteps.