Grimsel Experience Grimsel english Welcome to Lucerne/Zurich/Basel Grimsel hotels Excursion tips Tourist centre For detailed information on the walking possibilities in Grimselwelt, #Grimselwelt take a look at www.grimselwelt.ch/en/experience Visitor centre / Tour of the rimselwelt – a world of mountains and glaciers, with bizarre Engstlenalp Spitallamm construction site Ggranite rocks, gorges, alpine meadows and deep valleys. And 1835 m Lake Titlis a world of water, waterfalls and lakes. In 1925, KWO, Kraftwerke Engstlen 3259 m Camping site Oberhasli AG, started to use this abundance of water for electricity. The Lake Gelmer first dam was built on the Grimsel. At the time, it was the largest in the Take the Gelmer funicular railway up to 1,860 metres above sea level to e y BBQ site the crystal blue Lake Gelmer. Two-hour mountain hike around the lake world. Over the decades, a gigantic system of power plant caverns and l l Brünigpass a or walk on the dam wall near the summit station. Round it all off with a tunnels has been created under the granite rocks – a marvel of technol- V 6-8h l PostBus/Engstlenalp Bus culinary treat in the Hotel and Nature Resort Handeck – can be reached ogy in the midst of powerful nature. Immerse yourself in this exciting H a a t Via ferrata on foot using the Handeck suspension bridge. world of contrasts. s n 3h l e Mountain railway In addition, a really lovely walk leads from Lake Gelmer into the Diechter- G Berghaus Tälli i 1726 m bach valley, where the steep ascent leads to the SAC Gelmerhütte. Interlaken/Bern/Brünig b Aare Sätteli Sustenpass Oberalp/Gotthard e 2h Gondola r 1.5h 2148 m g Tällibahn FROM SUMMER 2021 Suspension bridge Gadmen Meiringen 595 m 1205 m 30’ 3h Sherlock Holmes Museum Viewpoint Steingletscher Meiringen-Innertkirchen-Bahn MIB 1h 1866 m Flying low over Grimselwelt 30’ 30’ 30’ Peak 45’ 1.5h Aare Gorge 2h 30’ Reichenbachfall-Bahn y Oberaarbahn 843 m 30’ e E-filling stations Scene of Sherlock Holmes‘s fall 1h Monster l l 1.5h he Oberaar gondola is the latest attraction in Grimselwelt! You will fly Scooter a low on this gondola ride from the Grimsel Hospiz over Lake Grimsel V 2.5h Triftbahn T y 1.5h Innertkirchen e n Parking subject to charges and across beautiful moorland to Oberaar. During the 25-minute trip in e 625 m d m two stages, experience the beautiful alpine panorama from a whole new H l Grimseltor G a Tierberglihütte Sustenhorn l 2795 m 3503 m perspective. a a Tourist Center 1.5h V s h Windegghütte Triftbrücke Book now at www.grimselwelt.ch and take part in one of the 1880 m Lake Trift c l Users of mountain trails and alpine routes first trips. a i b 3h must be sure-footed, have a head for n e heights and be in good physical shape. Lauteraar h T y 5.5h Sturdy shoes with a good grip, equipment The attractive route to the Lauteraarhütte takes you from Grimselnollen c V i r e suitable for the weather and topographi- (parking available) on the Hospiz gondola to Sommerloch and from there e i R l a f Trifthütte cal maps are required. Please pay particu- up to Juchli. Along Lake Grimsel, the trail leads over narrow paths blasted t l Aare 2521 m lar attention to children. And be consider- into the rock, through high moors and flower meadows interspersed with a G l ate of nature and animals. Keep your dog stone pines to the accretion zone at the foot of the glacier. The second V l l a on a leash and stay on paths and trails. part of the trail leads through the area of the Unteraar glacier and finally c h Take your waste with you. up to the rock spur to the hut in the high alpine area. i c e e Thank you very much! a Guttannen r b r y U Mountain hiking trails Ritzlihorn 3264 m Gelmerhütte 2415 m Gaulihütte Mountain hiking trails are 2206 m 1.5h Information on booking online narrow and partly exposed. Particularly Go to www.grimselwelt.ch to book your whole experience: from a hotel 1400 m Gelmerbahn r difficult sections are secured with ropes 40’ e room through power plant tours to a Gelmer funicular ticket to save you Handeckfallbrücke i or chains. Snowfields have to be expected 50’ c in early summer. having to stand in a long queue. Lake Gelmer a 15’ 1849 m l 3.5h G Lake Gauli 30’ 45’ Sections of mountain trails that 30’ e are particularly exposed, wet or covered Handeck n Gruebenhütte Hotel and Nature Resort Kunzentänlein with snow for long periods in summer. ROOMS · TOURS · CABLECARS · TICKETS 2513 m 1596 m o Alplistock ski tour 30’ h Gotthard/Tessin A moderately difficult ski tour over moderately steep terrain to the Alplis- R ONLINE BOOKING 30’ tock, 2,758 m above sea level. The tour offers a wonderful descent over Gerstenegg Alpine hiking trails the entire length and over various steep steps. Starting point is the sum- www.grimselwelt.ch Schreckhorn 1703 m 4078 m Bächlistock mit station of the Gerstenegg gondola, 1,717 m above sea level. Time 3247 m Bächlitalhütte 2h required 4-5h (ascent approx. 2.5-3h). 2329 m 1h Lake Räterichs- boden Hospizbahn Furkapass Sommerloch Alpine hiking trails lead A cosy stay with an adventurous trip to get here Grimsel Hospiz 1980 m Historic Alpine Hotel partly over snowfields, glaciers or scree U Grimseltor tourist centre n Lauteraarhütte slopes and through rock with short t e 2393 m Winter oasis Your first port of call for all the information on your stay in r a 2h Oberaarbahn climbing sections; partly with no paths. a r Sidelhornbahn rue friends of the Alps have long since realised: nowhere is the silence Grimselwelt. Book your power plant tour or a ticket for one of the popular G l a c 2h Special structural provisions cannot be i e r Lake Grimsel so complete, the tranquillity so all-encompassing, the relaxation so mountain railways here. www.grimseltor.ch 3h assumed. T 45’ Grimselpass lasting as in the mountain world. The Grimsel Hospiz with its thick walls 50’ 2165 m Aarbiwak 1h Gletsch is the ideal setting to really slow down whatever the season. To let your 2731 m 1h unobstructed view scan untouched landscapes. To enjoy a magnificent 05km Safety at rivers 50’ Triebtenseewli Sidelhorn starry sky from a steaming hot tub during deep dark nights, undisturbed Grimselwelt Bäregghütte 2765 m Grimselstrasse 19 1.5h 2415 m by any other light. It is an oasis of calm. In summer, but also in winter, 3862 Innertkirchen when the cosy warmth of the fireplace makes the harsh mountain cli- Lake Oberaar Grimselwelt mate outside really beautiful. And you round off the day with a festive Switzerland Oberaar 2338 m Nature Reserve Due to heavy rain/snowfall and the 4h Restaurant and Berghaus dinner and a good glass of wine. [email protected] Finsteraarhorn e r UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE operation of hydropower plants, rivers 4274 m a c i www.grimselwelt.ch Oberaarhorn G l g e Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch can suddenly rise sharply. It is danger- 3629 m a r R i d Opening times End of December to beginning of April every Wednesday Tel +41 33 982 26 26 2021 notice Legal Innertkirchen Oberhasli AG, Publisher: Kraftwerke Grimselwelt, office: and Marketing Sales Editorial Laufwerk,Design: Bern Birri / Michel Jaussi/ Bösch / David / Robert KWO Photos: / Luca Zanier di Renzo / Patrizio Neeser Rolf Belp AG, Printing: Jordi friendly environmentally From Paper: production. and climate-neutral (FSC-certified) e r a A a r ous to be in the river bed below a water O b to Sunday (Sunday to Wednesday on request). Oberaarjochhütte intake or dam. Avoid stream beds, be 3256 m attentive and observe the warning signs along the course of the river in the drain- Enjoy our wooden barrel sauna and hot tub surrounded by Nufenen/Brig/Lausanne metre-high snow walls. Grimsel Experience english GRIMSELWELT IS A COMMITMENT OF KWO, KRAFTWERKE OBERHASLI AG age area. A castle with a lake at its feet Magnificent construction Historic alpine hotel Replacement of the Grimsel Hospiz Spitallamm dam he KWO is building a new dam in front of the existing Spitallamm dam as a replacement. Be impressed by the imposing high mountain t is enthroned on a mighty rock spur in the lake. A symbol of hydro - T construction site and the information on the Grimselnollen. While you power. The Grimsel Hospiz is still considered one of the most comfort- I are here, you will be made welcome at the Grimsel Hospiz alpine hotel. able mountain hotels in the Alps. Behind a façade of rough broken granite and red shutters, you will find an interior that leaves nothing to be Public construction site tour desired. And the view from the outdoor terrace is quite simply stunning. The construction site tour is open to the public and can be visited free of charge without a guide. Follow the signposting on site and observe the safety instructions. Minimum age 10 years. Children aged six and above Opening times June to October, closed on Mondays if accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. From end of December to beginning of April, Wednesday to Sunday (Sun- day to Wednesday on request). Guided tour of the construction site with additional information The guided tour led by a KWO visitor guide starts at the UNESCO/KWO Visitor Centre at the Grimsel Hospiz alpine hotel and takes you through tunnels and to impressive viewing platforms to see the construction site from close quarters.