Admire the many waterfalls to the right and left. While being well equipped but being incidental hikers on holidays the full track including breaks and climbing Tanzbodeli took 10.5 hours. The incline from Gimmelwald to Tanzbodeli is hard and a good work out, but well worth it. 360 degree views of waterfalls and mountain tops. Along the way, youre likely to see BASE jumpers coming off the cliffs, paragliders sweeping along high above, and plenty of cows and sheep grazing while the bells around their necks clang. The Green Guide. Now its time to follow signs to Sefinental and Gimmelwald. The bus drops right at the cable car station. From there the path climbs steadily up to "Firten". Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We ended the hike by taking the gondola back up to gimmelwald. The Thrill Walk descends metal stairs below the restaurant onto a walkway built into the side of the cliff. I guess had the snow fallen and situated differently across the path which is already not clear, there may have been a small amount of snow to walk through and potential to go off route. - 6.12.2024 Funicular Mrren - Allmendhubel Autumn: 16.10. I would recommend bringing lunch, taking frequent breaks on the inclines and snacks for the way down. You also may need some help to find the track after getting to the trolley. So bring a picnic instead, not something to grill. This is an amazing hike that I completed on 29Jun2019. Hiking from Gimmelwald to Stechelberg - Jungfrau Region Forum I won't repeat everything that's been said because the entire hike is stunning. Hotel Blumental. It is simple and straightforward, and offers some spectacular mountain and valley views throughout. 2023 Swiss Family Fun. It was very steep and hard. It is helping me so much in my upcoming trip to Central Europe and of course Switzerland. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Its rushing water and clear as crystal. Season: open from mid-June to end of October. The first part of the trip will consist of a 30 minute train ride from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 55 min to complete. Its well marked and we knew we wanted to go to Stechelberg so we could take the cable car back up. Hi Paul - if you are driving in and want to visit Murren/Wengen, you can actually head further up into the valley to Lauterbrunnen or even Stechelberg. The distance between Stechelberg (Station) and Gimmelwald (Station) is 1 km. Best hike I have ever done! Great trail, lots of amazing views and if adventurous you can wander off to other little spots. Judging by the reviews I guess I'm in the minority but I don't think the cheese, ice cream and cows are worth the high price to the environment (and the animals and tax payer). Be prepared! amazing trail! Edit: I did this hike coming into the start of the summer hiking season - 19th May 2022. The hiking season is about mid-June through October, but check the website and webcams to make sure the trails are clear of snow before heading out. Timetable & Tariff | Schilthorn - Piz Gloria If you leave out the shortcuts and always follow the road, this hike is suitable for baby carriages. This guide will go over my experience on the trail and help you along the way with plenty of logistical info to get you started. No problem. Views were amazing and there were so many streams and waterfalls along the way. From there you can either walk down towards Mrren (approx. Step 1: Interlaken Ost Station to Lauterbrunnen (Train / 30 minutes). You can climb up to the foot of the waterfall on a secured path and enjoy a wonderful view over Lauterbrunnen in addition to the waterfall itself. The gondola runs from Stechelberg to the Schilthorn about every 30 mins from 7:25 to 16:25, last descent 18:03. Danielsan 480 posts top member Jan 17, 2023 - 11:13 AM in reply to Merickson5 Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 25 min to complete. Theres another when you emerge from the forest alongside a couple Swiss chalets just below Gimmelwald (watch for it beside one of the first farmhouses you pass on the right). See Terms & Conditions. @Paul Pelican, we will also be there May 30-June 3. From here the path climbs a little bit and leads back to Gimmelwald. We paid 8 CHF for about 8 hours. What a hike! From Gimmelwald to Stechelberg via Tanzbdeli | hike | Komoot Gimmelwald - Berghotel Obersteinberg - Stechenberg Hard 4.9 (27) Gimmelwald, Bern, Switzerland Photos (204) Directions Print/PDF map Length 7.5 miElevation gain 2,732 ftRoute type Point to point Get to know this 7.5-mile point-to-point trail near Gimmelwald, Bern. This was my brother and Is final hike in Interlaken and it was the most beautiful hike weve ever done in our lives. We are staying in Innertkirken, if we start by driving to Schilthorn, we'd take the gondola to Gimmelwald, Muren, Berg (Thrill Walk), considering there are 10 of us, any idea of the costs for round trip tickets? One thing I did not have the opportunity to do while in the area was take the short funicular from Murren up to Allmendhubel. Bring poles to save your knees and lots of sunscreen! I want to get away from human interference but instead you get the green equivalent of a parking lot completely devoid of interesting features. This is an amazing hike that I completed on 29Jun2019. As you said, most likely the Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg Trail will be closed (but you never know). The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Tanya is the founder and editor of Swiss Family Fun. If it rains the day before the trail will be muddy and more challenging. The out and back tanzbodeli is a mustbest views of the whole hikelake oberhornsee was lovely but could be skipped if youre looking to shorten the hike. First 1.5ish hours are a punishing push uphill but views are worth it. May I know which months you took this hike? Glad you had a good time. The path leads over meadows and later through the forest steeply down into the valley. If you are not familiar with what a via ferrata is, it is basically a hiking route, where you are clipped onto a metal wire with carabiners. Also to note - Trummelbach Falls is located between Stechelberg and Lauterbrunnen. We were happy we made that call after seeing people struggling up from Stechelberg. Weve got you covered! At the fork in the trail, turn right and follow a small path steeply uphill to the little lake Grauseeli. Those numbers below are the targets. Jan 17, 2023 - 2:07 AM We are thinking of hiking the Stechelberg-Gimmelwald-Oberhornsee trail. Walk past the lake and continue down the trail. That way you can save a train ride from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen. We visited in August and I wondered what the falls were like at different times of year or with different levels of snow melt. DO NOT skip Tanzbodeli! Wear good shoes and prepare your knees for a long descent. Also, is there a website you recommend to purchase tickets in advance for the trains and Gondolas? There is always the possibility of rain in the mountains so it is best to be prepared to have a flexible schedule when traveling. Just stunning. Same as above once you are in the valley, take a 5 minute cable car up from Lauterbrunnen to Grutschalp. There are many opportunities to fill your water bottle along the way as well, I never had to worry despite only carrying a 50cl bottle. This was by far the best part of the hike. Again and again you can enjoy impressive views. This hike starts at Birg (2683m), one stop before the top of Schilthorn. But maybe Ill look for it next time I go. We had beautiful weather at the end of September, and its a great hike. We are staying in Grindelwald can I suggest something that would be open but also an easy walk , i do pretty good but do have some knee issues / nothing with a steep descent , really appreciate any suggestions Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. From Gimmelwald to Stechelberg via Tanzbdeli is an expert Hiking Tour: 14.3 km and takes 05:52 h. View this route or plan your own! Be prepared! Faaantastic hike! Reviews (15) If you are into rushing streams, waterfalls, meadows filled with wildflowers, and epic rock walls with glaciers, you are going to love this hike! Not far from each other are the two mountain restaurants Suppenalp and Sonnenberg, which invite you to take a break. These connections will be timed up just right to give you a few minutes to get to the correct platform. A couple of notes. On the way back, you first take the same path to the Sefinental valley at 1259 m above sea level. You can also hike from Mrren down to Gimmelwald, make a pit stop, and then continue all the way down (mostly through forest) to Stechelberg. The cows had been brought down the mountain earlier that day and were all huddled up by the river. Nestled in this valley, are the beautiful villages of Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Step 1: Wengen Station to Lauterbrunnen (Train / 20 minutes). Overall, this hike is super easy. The Schilthorn complex and viewing area is open year round, except for brief maintenance periods in April, late November and early December. Turns out the path I chose to return down, down the middle (see my map) it was mostly shaded and very easy and a lot quicker than I thought. From Schiltalp you continue on the "Northface Trail" and always facing the Eiger, Moench and Jungfrau, over into the Blumental. I dont know. About 50m after a brook crossing, turn left onto a small path that climbs over the meadow and through the forest. After another 45 minutes youll be making your way to the valley floor. Followed the trail anti clockwise after taking the cable car. You reach the vantage point on the Fluh, which offers a wonderful view into the Lauterbrunnen valley and as far as Wengen. NOTE: for all scenariosanother option to get to Murren from Lauterbrunnen is to take a bus from Lauterbrunnen station to Stechelberg, and then take two cable cars to Murren (Stechelberg Gimmelwald & Gimmelwald Murren). As for difficulty, its quite challenging. My knees were killing me after that last descent to the river. The path down from Obersteinberg to Stechelberg - east but underwhelming. Starting in Lauterbrunnen, most hikers take the tram that departs opposite the Lauterbrunnen train station and makes the quick ascent to Grtschalp. If you are fine hiking closer to the valley and maybe near the lakes around Interlaken, you should have no problem doing so. Shortly after making it into the valley, youll find a fun arched bridge that makes for the perfect photo opportunity. Hiking In Bernese Oberland, Switzerland - Land Of Travels Thanks in anticipation. Sep 29th, 2006, 01:54 AM # 1 dmitrch Original Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Grindelwald-Stechelberg Hi, everyone Does anyone know whether it's. There are signs warning you to not stop and stand in these stretches. Do you agree as this for our launch point. We completed this hike twice, 4 days apart, due to the first hike being completed in clouds with close to 20-50m visibility in below freezing conditions, and knowing what switzerland is, I knew we were walking past some jaw-dropping views, plus the reason we did this hike was because I wanted to hike to the glacier/point where the Lauterbrunnen River starts, and having poor conditions meant we were unable to find the answer. Trails are well marked. You are pretty much going straight up. A nice playground next to the Gimmelwald cable car station. Read more about all of this in the Complete Guide to Schilthorn I put together. When you book something through our links, it costs you the same but we earn a small commission. Once you are finished with the trail and end up in Gimmelwald, you can walk around this even smaller town and enjoy all that it has to offer. I was planing to do this : Interlaken train to Murren, walk from Murren to Gimmewald, then walk to Stechelberg, back to Lauterbrunnen by bus(or walk), and then do the Trummelbach Falls. The best times to visit this trail are May through August. Hiking from Gimmelwald to Stechelberg 8 years ago Save Hi, Been searching thru forums for anyone that has done this section and posted comments, have found no mention of walking, mostly people are catching the cable car. In 2016, the Schilthorn is part of the UBS Mountain Offer, so it costs only 10 CHF to go all the way to the top. Another part has a cage you can crawl through. There were parts of the walk which were stunning with trees, rivers, waterfalls and great views but a significant section of the walk was just pasture. As soon as we got outside of Gimmelwald, the mountains really opened up their spigots! Alps Hikes | Jungfrau | Lauterbrunnen Valley to Murren - Alpenwild There are many well marked and developed hiking trails for every level. Follow trail signs to Rotstockhtte, the trail starting on a dirt road below the restaurant. Im Tanya and our family has been living & hiking in Switzerland since 2005, collecting dozens of fun hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. Well, the water is crystal clear until it meets up with another river/stream. Pack enough water and some snacks or lunch depending on the length of your hike. The way leads through the camping site Breithorn and from there a few hundred meters along the main road to the Trmmelbach. Hike 2 - Return w/miniloop (24km & 1200m) : Gimmelwald-Obersteinberg-Oberhornsee-Schmadribachfall-Oberhorn-Obersteinberg-Gimmelwald . The quaint mountainside town of Murren is no exception. I have a few further questions for you. From Lauterbrunnen to Mrren, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg - Outdooractive The Spielbodenalp is located at the foot of the Bryndlis, Gimmelwald's local mountain. Find all the transport options for your trip from Gimmelwald to Stechelberg (Station) right here. The path now leads at the same level below the Bryndli peak into the valley. Hiking the Alps: Lauterbrunnen - Stechelberg - Gimmelwald - Mrren Wandern - Gimmelwald The best hike we did in the Jungfrau region! Make sure to head to your left and not down the valley on your right. Top three hikes of my life, hard work but ever so rewarding! At the fork in the path, follow the watercourse. Hope you can come again sometime. Before you tackle any of the many hiking trails that are in the area, here are a few things you should remember - First of all, you should find out if the particular hike you want to do is actually open and not closed because of snow or other weather conditions. There you take the road which leads down towards "Im Tal" before you turn left again at the next fork in the road and finally reach the fork below the village where the lookout point is signposted. And if you only want to do one or two stretches of the hike? Good luck! You can take a bus from Stechelberg back to Lauterbrunnen (it should run every 30 minutes or so). We had a mostly clear day which was important as there is so much to see around you the entire time. (Note: Try to avoid the 20:20 train out of Interlaken because you will get to Lauterbrunnen when the Lauterbrunnen--Stechelberg bus is not running. The route is easier than the Stechelberg to Gimmelwald trek and much more popular, so we were never really alone on it the way we were on the way up. Without doing the top loop part from Obersteinberg to Oberhornsee, my route was 16.3km and took 7hr 18 minutes active walking time and approx 10 hours in total with a lunch stop, stopping to take in views, photos (and wasting time figuring out how to get down Tanzbodeli - the route on the app is incorrect, you have to go down the way you came up). The path starts at the Stechelberg Bahn and goes up to Gimmelwald. Hi Alex - the Murren to Gimmelwald trail is a great option for the end of May. Difficulty : Hard, both are very steep at times, tough and gruelling but well worth the result and views at the end. At times the path is secured with ropes. Stechelberg - Gimmelwald return . Please note that on the last part of the trail from the Seewlifuhre to the Schilthorn there is usually snow until the end of June or even the beginning of July. From the Gimmelwald station, go into the village and follow the road around the village to the former Hotel Mittaghorn. Dont tell anyonebut I stopped and took photos. Or take the shorter marked mountain path at the second bench, which leads down through the mountain meadows in zigzag. Mrren in winter. Take a look at the Murren to Gimmelwald Via Ferrata guide for more. . This was a long one for our kids, but they managed fine and even enjoyed themselves. All the hiking trails are well marked by signposts, however, there are a few different types. You are sure to pass by farmland, streams, and more as you enjoy the walk down. As we made our way down the paved trail, we decided it might be nice to extend the hike down past Gimmelwald into Stechelberg. Thx kindly. Hiking poles will help. In Destinations by Mark WalkerSeptember 26, 2018. There is only one picnic area with a fire pit near the end of the trail, next to the river. These trains run pretty consistently (every half hour or so) and will bring you to the base of the valley, where you will continue your trip. *Affiliate Disclosure:This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase through the links provided, at no additional cost to you. Grindelwald-Stechelberg - Fodor's Travel Talk Forums From Gimmelwald it goes up to the Sprutz and further to the Spielbodenalp (see description of the hike Gimmelwald - Sprutz - Spielbodenalp). So take advantage now before this offer runs out at the end of October. Excellent hike very difficult. In a short additional round of 5min you can reach this special waterfall, which falls through a rock hole into a water basin. More about us. On this particular day, we had a break before dinner and the rain seemed to have passed around us. And also if we can do the trail from muren to gimmenwald. That should be plenty of time to stop and view the falls. Lots of options to cut out early as well if you dont want to do the full hike. We will be traveling with a group of 10, including a 2 year old and a pregnant daughter so easy hikes you recommend like Murren to Gimmelwald seem to be a good fit. At the top of the climb there is an abrupt transition from a steep pitch to a flat open field of wildflowers with a 360 view of mountains, glaciers and a view down the Lauterbrunnen valley. Note: about 1/3 of the way on this loop, youll run into a lodge and restaurant! Ride the gondola up one station to Gimmelwald. There are many well marked and developed hiking trails for every level. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions! But we did so safely. Super quiet trail at the moment, saw only a handful of people (and none who were doing the whole trail). Thanks! Stechelberg - Chilchbalm - Gimmelwald - AllTrails 2023 Best 10 Trails and Hikes in Gimmelwald | AllTrails More details Youll want to take the first stop for the trolley ride, as it goes further up the mountain. However, expect the higher altitude trails to be closed such as the Panorama Trail, Eiger Trail, and trails around First. The best way to get from Stechelberg (Station) to Gimmelwald (Station) without a car is to gondola which takes 4 min and costs SFr 108. Maintenance Aerial cableway Stechelberg - Mrren - Schilthorn Autumn: 13.11. At the top you'll find an outdoor panorama deck, a restaurant, gift shop, James Bond "museum", etc.
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