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Turn left on an unnamed street across from the vehicle entrance for the Sunstar Hotel. 346.71 m Down, 3.8 mi
But of all the hikes the trail between First and Schynige Platte is my favorite, traveling through diverse landscapes with stunning, panoramic views of the Bernese Alps from ever changing perspectives . Train takes you to the Schynige Platte visitor center at the top, which has a little patio restaurant with some of the best views in the world. The optional segment described is currently roped off and is a bit…, Lovely views, saw lots of marmots too hiding underneath the farm buildings on the route back to the Alpine Garden. A traverse of the slopes high above the north side of Grindelwald passes the Bachsee and then leads to a saddle where views shift to the Jungfrau, the Breithorn and the Bernese Alps stretching southwest to the Bluemlisalp massif. Returning from Schynige Platte to Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen: Take the cog railway from Schynige Platte to the Wilderswil Bahnhoff, a 52 minute ride. Reach a trail junction at 1.6 miles where a path branches right toward the Hagelsee and Wildgarst. The hike starts with a gondola ride to First, a high belvedere above Grindelwald with fabulous views of the Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and Eiger. We did Panorama trail Loucherhorn. Our trail continues descending on moderately steep grades through pretty meadows toward Schynige Platte. Pick a day that promises good weather with clear skies and get an early start. For those who does not want to do steep hiking up or down, you can skip the first part and take another way but still do the pretty much whole trail. On a calm day the Schreckhorn is perfectly reflected in the mirror-like surface of the small, unnamed lake to the south. ), Distance from Trailhead: 10.2 miles (one way), (Note: There is a lot of elevation gains and losses along this section of the trail making it much more strenuous then indicated by the simple elevation gain/loss between the beginning and end point of the trail segment.). The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from July until August. Beautiful views of the Bernese Highlands as well as the surrounding lakes and countryside. Grindelwald / Lauterbrunnen. There is a slow mountain train to Schynige Platte from Wilderswil station in Interlaken.
(If you pass the Gasthof Steinbock with a pizzeria on the ground floor you have gone too far.) Soon the trail and the ridge curve to the left (southwest). 5,191' Up It's easy at first but has a serious set of switchbacks near the top. Schynige Platte, our destination, is now in view. 7.5 km Distance from Trailhead: 1.9 miles (one way). The trail can be hiked from either direction. •