Bachalpsee
An alpine lake about 1 hour's hike from First, at 2,265 m. On calm, clear days its surface mirrors the Schreckhorn, a signature image of the Jungfrau region.
Bachalpsee sits at 2,265 m. A natural stone dam divides it into an upper and a lower lake, and behind it rise the snowy peaks of the Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and Wetterhorn. The reflections are clearest on calm mornings. From the First cable car summit station, follow the gentle gravel trail for about 3 km, roughly 1 hour one way. Older people and children can manage it. Allow 2.5–3 hours round trip including photo stops. Stronger hikers can continue up to Faulhorn (about 1.5 hours), or follow the classic full-day route to Schynige Platte and take the cogwheel train down. There are no shops by the lake, so bring your own water and a jacket, as mountain weather changes quickly.
Opening hours
All day during hiking season (depends on First gondola hours)
Nearby sights
- Grindelwald First
- Eiger Express
- Grindelwald
- Giessbach Falls
- Grindelwald Glacier Canyon
- Iseltwald
- Brienz
- Lake Brienz