Grindelwald First and Bachalpsee Hiking Tour | From Interlaken
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Immerse yourself in nature with fresh Alpine air and idyllic green surroundings on the Grindelwald First and Bachalpsee guided hiking tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll discover tales of the region’s local history, encounter magnificent natural backdrops, and experience authentic Swiss culture first-hand, making this adventure truly unforgettable!
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Your guide will greet you at the Interlaken Train Station, before whisking you away to Grindelwald.
Once you have reached Grindelwald, the hiking tour will begin with your guide escorting you through the main center of the village. Our expert guide will provide information about the roots and history of the area while pointing you toward the best local attractions. Grindelwald is a beautiful scenic village situated at 1,034 ft above sea level, with chalets scattered across hilly terrain. So, no matter how cold it is, you won’t need to worry about strong winds whipping your face and ruining your day! Sometimes, there are markets in Grindelwald for you to explore, trying little snacks to prepare you for the rest of your journey to Mount First.
From Grindelwald, you can take the cable car up to Grindelwald First, which is a minor summit situated on the face of Mount Schwazhorn. Its primary purpose is as a cable car station, but there are plenty of attractions to enjoy during your visit. With a range of endrenaline-fueled activiites, fine dining, and stunning vantage points on offer, you won’t be stuck for something to do once you arrive at Mount First following your cable car ride. Or, you might prefer to have some leisure time and delicious food at the First Mountain Restaurant. It may be rather cold at this altitude. Wrap up warm so you can be humbled by the sheer vastness of the mountainside.
Once you’ve spent some time at Mount First, you’ll be able to begin your hike to Bachalpsee. Your tour guide will lead you and it will be a 6 kilometer hike in total. Stretch your legs and breathe completely clean and fresh air, taking in your surroundings and the quiet atmosphere. You can expect to walk around 50 minutes both to and from the lake. The crisp and clean waters of the lake are a renewing experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime.
After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to Interlaken.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
Carlos was our guide for this tour he was very knowledgable and outgoing . Our first time in this region we learned a lot about the area and the hiking was great it was a beautiful day in the Swiss Alps
Expect about a 4-5 mile hike. Certain parts are rather steep and may cause you to sweat. Despite being June, the temperature on the hike was around 30 degrees Fahrenheit. However, with the energy spent on the hike and the direct sunlight, it feels like 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Strongly recommend dressing appropriately for a hike and expect strong winds. The effort is worth it as this was probably the highlight of our trip to Switzerland. The walk on the Swiss alps is unique and extremely photogenic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helped us through the entire trip. Would recommend to family and friends.
Lincoln escorted me and my wife from Interlaken to Grindwald First. The views were amazing and Lincoln was a great guide. He took some of the best pictures ever taken on my phone of my and my wife. Highly recommend this tour and this guide if you can get him.
Excellent! We had Lincoln as our guide and not only was he incredibly informative, but he was just a joy to hike with. He took lots of pictures for us, took us to numerous amazing spots, and just gave us an overall wonderful time! We highly recommend!
Beautiful hike to Lake Bachalpsee, we had a wonderful day and the scenery is beautiful. The climb in small skips is nice and we have a nice viewpoint.
The sites were immensely beautiful and our guide, Michelle, got us to the best spots for photos. She helped us board all the correct trains and even a bus to save a little time and walking. She even took photos for us and air dropped them to us on the ride back. She thought of everything. The only thing I thought could have been better is the time Viator/Tours of Switzerland allows for the tour. We had quite a bit of time traveling to Grindelwald and up the lifts and it felt a little rushed during most of the best parts. We ran between trains to make connections so we didn’t lose valuable time. We boarded some of our trains with seconds to spare. Our guide communicated all of this to us perfectly but the details of the trip did not mention that a lot of the 6 hours would be traveling to and from the hiking point. Overall it was still a great experience but it would have been amazing if there was a little more time to enjoy Bachalpsee and the cliff walk at Grindelwald First. That's the main reason for the tour.
Absolutely stunning views and scenery. This is a must for any person who likes to hike and loves the outdoors. One of the best walks we’ve ever done.
