Alpine Hiking in the Jungfrau Region

Based in Grindelwald and Wengen, hike the classic trails of the region, ending with Lake Oeschinen

An in-depth Bernese Oberland route designed for hikers, utilizing cable cars and cogwheel railways for transfers. Hike one half-day to full-day trail daily: Schynige Platte to First, Eiger Trail, Männlichen Panorama Trail, and Mürren North Face. No heavy backpacking between mountain huts required; the itinerary can be adjusted based on the weather. Mountain transport tickets can be costly, making this best suited for those with good physical fitness who are willing to stay in one area for several nights.

Trails are generally open from June to early October; there may be lingering snow at higher elevations in June.

Day by day

Day 1 · Interlaken to Grindelwald

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Harder Kulm、Grindelwald）

Travel to Interlaken and take the Harder Kulm funicular for panoramic views, then take a train for about 35 minutes to Grindelwald

Stay: Grindelwald

Day 2 · Schynige Platte to First

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Schynige Platte、Bachalpsee、Grindelwald First）

Travel via Wilderswil and take the cogwheel railway up to Schynige Platte, hike about 16 km to First, and take the cable car down the mountain

The entire hike takes about 6 hours. Those with average fitness can instead opt for a round-trip hike from First to Lake Bachalpsee.

Stay: Grindelwald

Day 3 · Jungfraujoch and the Eiger Trail

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Eiger Express、Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe）

Take the Eiger Express and cogwheel railway up to Jungfraujoch, and on the return journey, hike the Eiger Trail from Eigergletscher station to Alpiglen (approx. 2.5 hours)

The Eiger Trail has a high risk of rockfalls after rain; do not hike if the weather is unstable.

Stay: Grindelwald

Day 4 · Männlichen Panorama Trail to Wengen

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Männlichen、Kleine Scheidegg、Wengen）

Take the cable car up to Männlichen, hike about 5 km to Kleine Scheidegg, and then take the cogwheel railway down to Wengen

Stay: Wengen

Day 5 · Lauterbrunnen Valley and Mürren North Face

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Lauterbrunnen、Trümmelbach Falls、Mürren、Gimmelwald）

Descend to Lauterbrunnen to visit the waterfalls, take the cable car up to Mürren, and hike the North Face Trail loop (approx. 2.5 hours)

Stay: Lauterbrunnen

Day 6 · Lake Oeschinen and Departure

Interlaken & Jungfrau Region（Oeschinen Lake）

Travel via Interlaken and Spiez to Kandersteg (approx. 1.5 hours), take the cable car up to the lake, and depart by train in the afternoon

During peak season, time slots for the uphill cable car must be reserved in advance.

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