GRINDELWALD TRAIL WALKING IN THE BERNESE OBERLAND GRINDELWALD TRAIL - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SUMMARY Experience the rich, green alpine scenery of the Bernese Oberland on this fantastic walking holiday through the foothills of the Swiss Alps. The mighty peaks of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau surround you as you meander along forest tracks past mountain villages rich in local tradition. The alpine air will refresh and invigorate the senses and the local cuisine will be a welcome sight after a days walking amongst the snow capped mountains. Your journey begins in Interlaken, a popular tourist town located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. You start by heading up to the ‘Faulhorn’ where you are rewarded with magnificent views from the fabulous mountain hotel at the top. Heading to Grindelwald takes you down the mountain path or alternatively in a cable car to explore this popular mountain village. The walk continues up to Kleine Scheidegg where you gain spectacular views across to the North Face of the Eiger. The final stage of the walk heads to Murren which is a small and cosy village. Its famous for its revolving Tour: Grindelwald Trail restaurant and is where the James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’, was set. Being traffic free, Code: WSwSGT the village is a nice relaxed way to end the holiday. The overall walking on this holiday is relaxed and there Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday are always options to take cable cars or trains on certain days if you prefer the easier option. Price: See Website Single Supplement: See Website Fabulous walking combined with traditional Hotel, Guest House and one Mountain Hotel accommodation. Dates: 25th June - 17th Sep Breakfast is provided every morning and an evening meal is also included on 3 nights. Baggage transfer Days: 8 Days (6 Walking Days) (except for day 2) and great backup are of course included to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your Nights: 7 Nights stay in the Swiss Alps. Start/Finish: Interlaken/Murren Grade: Moderate HIGHLIGHTS Is It For Me? What more could you ask for than wonderful and scenic alpine walking, combined with The mighty trio of mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau tasty local Swiss cuisine. This walking holi- day will appeal to those who are looking to Wild colourful alpine flowers and lush forest walking escape to the mountains. Refresh your mind Exhilarating walking along mountain paths and many cable car options and discover the Bernese Oberland region of Traditional, local Swiss cuisine at your overnight accommodation the Swiss Alps. WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? What’s Included? Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided walking holidays. As passionate and regular walkers Accommodation: 4 Nights in traditional we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding walking hotels, 2 nights in a guest house and one holidays with every last detail taken care of. Great walking routes, breathtaking scenery and warm, night in a mountain hotel. welcoming accommodation are all guaranteed. Meals: Breakfast included every morning and 3 evening meals included. From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows the area intimately. Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage They help you plan every aspect of your holiday and to make the most of your time with their in-depth transfer included (except on Day 2) knowledge of the route, accommodation and must-see attractions. Info Pack: Detailed route notes and maps on arrival and emergency support from our Self guided walking holidays are the very best way to explore a new destination. Pre booked local Swiss partner. accommodation, detailed route notes and maps, baggage transfer and local backup support mean you can relax and enjoy your time walking in Switzerland. GRINDELWALD TRAIL WALKING IN THE BERNESE OBERLAND DAY 2 Gletscherschlucht. You can take the train up to DETAILED ITINERARY Kleine Scheidegg if you are disinclined to walk a Train to the Schynige Platte and section. Our Itinerary includes 6 days walking and 7 walk to Faulhorn Walk: 10 km, 4.5 hrs, 1140m ascent / 100m Nights in a mixture of Hotels, Guest Houses and Today starts with a spectacular train ride via descent one mountain hotel. Breakfast is included every Wilderswil to the top of the Schynige Platte. morning as are 3 evening meals. Dramatic views all around to the trio of Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg Hotel - Hotel/ Restaurant Bahnhof - DB&B Code: WSwSGT mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. The walking is spectacular along the high route to the Days: 8 (5-6 Walking Days) DAY 5 Nights: 7 mountain guesthouse on the peak of Faulhorn. Grade: Moderate Rest day in Kleine Scheidegg Walk: 11 km, 4.5hrs, 800m ascent / 100 m descent Have a rest on the mountain pass of Kleine Scheidegg or experience one of the many walks Day Route Km Overnight: Berghotel Faulhorn - DB&B on offer. One of the most spectacular ones takes you along the foot of the Eiger North face up to 1 Arrive Interlaken The Faulhorn mountain hotel is the highest hotel 2 Walk to Faulhorn (no 11 in Switzerland, it is situated on top of a mountain the Eigergletscher station where you can travel luggage transfer) so its very remote. The mountain hotel is basic back to Kleine Scheidegg, you may be in luck 3 Walk to Grindelwald 20 but offers traditional hospitality, food and and see a team of climbers on their way up the 4 Walk to Kleine Scheidegg 10 rewarding views. Please Note: No luggage vertical cliffs of the Eiger. 5 Rest Day in Kleine transfer is included today due to remote Scheidegg Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg Hotel - Hotel/ location. 6 Walk to Murren 18 Restaurant Bahnhof - DB&B 7 Walk up to the Schilthorn/ 4 DAY 3 overnight Murren Walk: Ranging from 5 - 10km, 2 - 4.5hrs, 100- 8 Onward travel Walk to Grindelwald 750m ascent / 170 - 850m descent depending on walk. Todays walk heads down from the mountain to your destination of Grindelwald. The first stretch DAY 6 of today’s walk heads down to Lake Bachsee - a DETAILED DESCRIPTION Walk to Murren famous sight with a backdrop of the Wetterhorn peak. From here there are a couple of walking Today you head down following the railway line DAY 1 options down to Grindelwald both with fabulous to the village of Wengen and further on to Arrive Interlaken views over to the north face of the wetterhorn - Lauterbrunnen at the bottom of the valley. Its one of most difficult walls to climb in the Alps. worth taking a short detour to visit the highest Interlaken is a well-known tourist destination waterfall of the region before you start the short Walk: 20 km, 6 hrs, 100m ascent / 1750m located in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It ascent to Murren. The village of Murren will be descent is easily accessible by train from both Zurich your base for the next 2 nights and offers a lot of (2hrs 15mins) and Geneva (3hrs) - both involve Overnight: Grindelwald Hotel - Waldhotel entertainment but is still traditional and is one change of train usually in Bern. There are Bellary - B&B completely free of cars. low cost flights from the UK/Europe to both Zurich and Geneva. DAY 4 Walk: 18km, 6.5hrs, 840m ascent / 1250m descent Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz and Walk to Kleine Scheidegg Lake Thun. It is surrounded by the three Overnight: Murren Hotel - Hotel Bellevue - Today you climb quite a steep ascent with mountain peaks of the Eiger, Monch and B&B striking views across to the Eiger which towers Jungfrau. above your head. Its worthwhile taking the short Overnight: Interlaken Hotel - Hotel Derby - BB detour to visit the impressive gorge called GRINDELWALD TRAIL WALKING IN THE BERNESE OBERLAND DAY 7 the most from this holiday. Baggage Transfer Rest Day in Murren Navigation Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary (except for Today can be a rest day or we suggest climbing The routes on this walk are not way-marked but on Day 2 when you need to carry an overnight up to the Schilthorn a mountain which has we provide you with detailed route notes and pack due to the remote location). We ask you to become famous all over the world as its where maps to follow each step. limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per the James Bond Film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret person. Service’ was filmed. There is a revolving Accommodation restaurant and spectacular views of the We specifically select your accommodation in Equipment surrounding mountains. You can then take a local, family run hotels, guest houses and Your information pack has a detailed equipment cable car back down to your Hotel in Murren. mountain hotels to ensure that you enjoy every list which includes standard walking gear such as minute of your stay in Switzerland. They all offer Walk: 7 - 10km, 4.5 - 6.5hrs, 960m ascent / good walking boots or shoes, warm and a warm welcome to walkers, traditional 1340m descent waterproof clothes and a day pack. hospitality and delicious local food. The Overnight: Murren Hotel - Hotel Bellevue - mountain hotels are basic with shared facilities. B&B TRAVEL INFORMATION Alternate accommodation DAY 8 During high season, you might be booked into a Onward Travel different accommodation which is not listed in the Getting to Interlaken description, and the start or end of some of your You can take the train from Murren to Grutschalp Interlaken is located in the Bernese Oberland walking routes may be slightly altered.