Last year, we already published a hike on the Hardergrat ridge hike, where we went from Interlaken via the Harderkulm and Augstmatthorn to Habkern – a hike of 24 km and 1600 meters elevation. Having only limited time this year, we opted for a shorter and less intensive version, which does not compromise on the amazing view this hike offers. … Continue readingHardergrat trail/ Augstmatthorn – short version of ridge hike
The Hardergrat trail is probably one of the most famous ridge hikes of Switzerland. While following the narrow path of the trail, you will be rewarded with a marvellous view on the turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz and the ridge before you. However, with a steep drop of around 1000-1500 m from the path to the Lake below you should be sure-footed and not afraid of heights. … Continue readingSpectacular ridge hike: Hardergrat trail
The Kiental trail is a nice valley snowshoe hike at around 1000 m elevation in the canton of Berner Oberland, relatively close to Spiez.. The hike has a length of 11 km, an elevation gain of 400 m, and mostly well-maintained tracks. The scenery is diverse and the hike not too difficult, so in general it will be a good way to kick-off the snowshoe season. A warning upfront: during the hike you will be mostly walking in the shadows, hence dress up warmly. … Continue readingSnowShoeing From Kiental to the frozen Lake Tschingelsee
This winter hike takes you to the Niederhorn peak with an elevation of 1950 m. The snow trail is located next to Lake Thun, in the canton of Berner Oberland. With part of the route following an official winter hiking path, the snow-covered track is easy walkable. When having a clear view, you will be able to see the peaks of Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger, as well as the Hardergrat trail ridge and Lake Thun. … Continue readingWinter Hike and sledge adventure from Interlaken to Niederhorn
First of all, if you are freshly into hiking and not sure about where to start: do not overcomplicate it and just give it a go. Here are a few tips that we would have liked to know for our first hiking tour. … Continue reading5 Tips for your First Hiking Adventure
The tour from Meiringen through Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen is perfect for a two-day hike in the canton of Bern. Following the signs of Via Alpina 1 , you will pass by the regions most iconic places and mountains: Eiger, Jungfrau, Wengen, Grosse Scheidegg and Kleine Scheidegg. Overall the trail is easy to walk with several sections on paved road and the … Continue readingIconic Switzerland in Two Days: Weekend Hike from Meiringen to Lauterbrunnen
By now, we have developed and optimised our list of standard items to bring on hikes. While the majority might not be too surprising, we hope to give you some additional tips or answer the well-known doubt ’Do I have everything? I am sure I forgot something!’. Obviously, everyone has slightly different preferences, but here are the things that you … Continue readingGoing on a one-day hike? Don’t forget to bring this!