Grimsel Adventure Grimsel english Welcome to Lucerne/Zurich/Basel Grimselhotels Excursion Tips Grimselwelt Tourist Information Sidelhorn Campsite Start this alpine hike from the top station of the Sidelhorn Gondola, at rimselwelt – a mountainous world bulging with mighty glaciers, bi- Engstlenalp the foot of this impressive mountain. The trail on the Aar-ridge (1.5h) will zarre granite rocks, cavernous gorges, idyllic meadows and deep val- 1835 m G Lake Titlis 3259 m lead you to the summit at 2765 m a.s.l., awarding you with a spectacu- leys. A world of sparkling water, rushing down thundering waterfalls or Engstlen Barbeque Area lar 360° view of the surrounding mountainous world with its glaciers. A resting quietly in one of the numerous reservoirs. In 1925, the Kraftwerke must-do for every hiking-lover, where you can detect about 10 marvel- Oberhasli AG (KWO) started to use this abundance of water to produce y Bus/Engstlenalp-Bus l e lous alpine lakes of the Grimsel area. electricity. The Grimsel Dam was the first to be built, and at that time, the l Brünigpass V a highest in the world. Several decades were needed to create a vast un- 6-8h l Funicular derground network of tunnels, shafts and plants – a masterstroke of tech- H a a t Via ferrata nology. You are welcome to dive into this exciting world full of contrasts. s n 3h l e i G Tälli Hut 1726 m Gondola Interlaken/Bern/Brünig b Aare e Sätteli Sustenpass Oberalp/Gotthard 2h Suspension Bridge r 1.5h 2148 m g Tälli Gondola A miracle of nature Viewpoint Gadmen Meiringen 595 m 1205 m 30’ 3h 1400 m long, 200 m deep Sherlock Holmes Museum Summit Steingletscher Meiringen-Innertkirchen-Bahn MIB 1h 1866 m he Aare Gorge is the gateway to the Grimselwelt. Over thousands 30’ 30’ 30’ E – filling station Tof years, the Aare River eroded a path through the calcareous rock 1.5h Aare Gorge 2h 30’ Trift Bridge formation. Follow the course of the Aare River through this impressive Reichenbach Funicular y With the Trift Gondola, you can reach the Trift valley with its majestic gorge, which has been made accessible by a system of safe paths and 843 m e 1h Monster l 1.5h Paid parking glacial surroundings. From the top station, a 1.5 hours hike will lead you tunnels. Experience this magnificent spectacle, whose Scene of Sherlock Holmes‘s fall Scooter l a Trift Gondola to the highlight of this valley - the Trift Suspension Bridge, 170 m in leading actor is Mother Nature herself. The Meiringen- 30’ V 2.5h 1.5h n 1357 m Innertkirchen-Train MIB will take you to the stage. Get y Innertkirchen m e length. Enjoy the breathtaking view over the Lake Trift and Trift Glacier. e 625 m d If you want to pay a visit to the Windegg hut, you can choose between a ticket for both train and entry, and alight at one of the H l Grimseltor G a Tierbergli Hut Sustenhorn l 2795 m 3503 m the direct path «Ketteliweg» or the easier «Family trail». Starting at the stations at the entrance (Aareschlucht West or East). a a Tourist Center 1.5h V s Trift Bridge, an alpine route will lead you to the SAC Trift hut (approx. 3h). Opening hours 8.30 – 17.30 (July & August 8.30 – 18.30). h Windegg Hut Trift Bridge 1880 m Lake Trift c l 1740 m Being surefooted, having a good head Special Evening illumination in July and August, Thu – Sat, starting at a i 18.30. Access only at West-entrance (Meiringen) b 3h for heights and being reasonably fit are n e requirements that have to be fulfilled h T y 5.5h when hiking on mountain trails and Tourist Information Grimseltor c V i r e alpine routes. Solid hiking shoes with If you are looking for more information about the Haslital region, you will e i R l a f Trift Hut non-slip soles, equipment adequate for t find it here. You can make a booking for power plant tours or buy tickets l Aare 2521 m the prevailing weather situation and for trains, busses or gondolas and funiculars. a G l topographic maps are essential. Children V l l a are to be supervised at all times. Please c h respect flora and fauna. Keep your dog on i c e e a leash and always stay on the marked a Guttannen r paths and trails. Keep the area clean, take Lake Gelmer b your rubbish with you. Many thanks! Ride the steepest roofless funicular in Europe - The Gelmer Funicular with r y an inclination of up to 106%. Once at the top station, you can enjoy a hike U around the turquoise Lake Gelmer with its fascinating high-alpine land- Mountain trails scape. Explore the Gelmer Dam close to the top station or enjoy some culinary delights at Hotel Handeck nearby the bottom station. Ritzlihorn Some more spectacular lookouts can be found at the Gelmer hut. The 3264 m Gelmer Hut steep climb up to the Gelmer hut follows the Diechterbach as the water 2415 m Gauli Hut Mountain trails are narrow of the stream rushes over massive granite cliffs. 2206 m 1.5h and partially exposed. Exposed sites may Opening hours be secured with ropes or chains. Snow is to Winter Mon – Fri 8.00 – 11.00 1400 m Gelmer Funicular r 45’ e be expected in early summer. Sat – Sun closed Handeckfall Bridge i 1h c Summer Mon – Fri 7.45 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 18.00 Lake Gelmer a 15’ 1849 m l Some sections of the Sat – Sun 7.45 – 12.00 / 13.30 – 16.00 3.5h 45’ G Lake Gauli 30’ mountain trails are particularly exposed, 50’ e shadowy and wet. In early summer, parts 1400 m Handeck n Grueben Hut Chüenzentennlen are likely to be covered with snowfields. Grimselwelt 2513 m Hotel and Nature Resort 1596 m o Grimselstrasse 19 30’ h Gotthard/Tessin R CH-3862 Innertkirchen 30’ [email protected] Gerstenegg Alpine routes 1703 m www.grimselwelt.ch Schreckhorn Grimselwelt Trail 4078 m Bächlistock Starting at the Grimsel mountain pass, you will make your way through Tel +41 33 982 26 26 3247 m Bächlital Hut 2h 2329 m 1h Lake Räterichs- boden Furkapass blooming alpine meadows and rough rock formations. On your way, you Grimsel Hospiz – Historic Alpine Hotel Impressum 2018 Impressum Innertkirchen Oberhasli AG, Publisher: Kraftwerke Grimselwelt,Editing: Marketing and Sales Laufwerk,Design: Bern Birri / Bösch / David / Robert KWO Photos: / Luca Zanier di Renzo / Patrizio Neeser Rolf Print: Belp AG, Jordi friendly (FSC-certified) Environmentally production Paper: produced. neutrally and climate Sommerloch Track is not necessarily avail- will take a ride on the roofless Gelmer Funicular, the steepest of its kind Grimsel Hospiz 1980 m able on alpine routes and may include in Europe. One of the highest and most spectacular suspension bridges Historic Alpine Hotel U Lauteraar Hut simple climbing sections. Exposed terrain, awaits your visit close to the Trift Glacier. Six days will go by until you Like a castle, This is where the Grimselwelt n 2393 m t e 2h precarious grassy acclivities, jagged rocks, reach your final destination, the Engstlenalp. can be found r a a Sidelhorn Gondola r G 2h névé and free of snow glacier passages are towering high above l a c i e r Lake Grimsel to be expected. Structural precautions are 3h 45’ Grimselpass limited to exposed passages with a high Lake Grimsel 50’ 2165 m Aar Bivouac 1h Gletsch risk of falling. 2731 m 1.5h he Hotel Grimsel Hospiz sits enthroned on a rocky promontory on the 05 km 50’ Triebtenseewli Sidelhorn Tverge of the Grimsel reservoir. A symbol of hydroelectricity. To this Bäregg Hut 2765 m day, it is considered to be one of the most comfortable 1.5h 2415 m River safety 2.5h alpine guest houses. The rugged granite façade with its Lake Oberaar Grimselwelt red shutters hides a cosy interior leaving nothing to be 2338 m Oberaar Nature Reserve desired. Enjoy the view over the scenic landscape from Finsteraarhorn 4h r Restaurant and Mountain Lodge 4274 m i e UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE our terrace, it is simply breathtaking. Oberaarhorn l a c Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch Water level in rivers may rise rapidly with- G g e 3629 m a r R i d out warning due to heavy rainfall or power e r a A a r Opening hours Hotel Grimsel Hospiz Due to construction works, the O b plant operations. Please be extra careful Oberaarjoch Hut Hotel will remain closed during summer 2019 3256 m when staying at or close to rivers and Opening hours Spitallamm-Bistro During the summer months 2019, lakes. Pay attention to the warning signs More detailed information about hiking possibilities in the Grimselwelt we will be happy to welcome our guests at our bistro next to the Grimsel Nufenen/Brig/Lausanne Grimsel Adventure english DIE GRIMSELWELT IST EIN ENGAGEMENT DER KWO, KRAFTWERKE OBERHASLI AG along the rivers. can be found on www.grimselwelt.ch/en/excursion-tips Hospiz (accessible via Sidelhorn Gondola). Alpine winter wonderland Culture at Grimsel Hospiz o hibernation at Grimsel Hospiz! The turbines and pumps in the sub- Nterranean power plants are going full speed. So does the Historic Alpine Hotel Grimsel Hospiz, where life is buzzing on 2000 m a.s.l. Deep within the snow-covered landscape, events like «Culture at Grimsel Hos- piz», wine tasting in our rock cellar, as well as «Wine&Dine» take place in a cosy atmosphere.