Pfingstegg via marble quarry to Glacier canyon

Pfingstegg: The starting point of this easy hike invites you to linger. In addition to a restaurant with a magnificent view of the village of Grindelwald and the surrounding mountain peaks, the excursion destination offers outdoor experiences such as a summer toboggan run or a «Fly Line». But the glacier canyon is calling. The mountain hiking trail leads past the «Schweizer Familie» fireplace and into the forest. Right from the start it is clear, that this mountain hiking trail requires good footwear and sure-footedness. The route leads out of the forest over rocky ground. Snow and water have abraded the rock masses lying there finely and in waves. The subsequent short ascent is easy thanks to the staircase-like section. Then you reach Wyssefluh.

From there, the route descends also staircase-like along the mountain hiking trail. The path in the forest is steep in parts, so hiking poles are very useful in these places. The next waypoint is the marble quarry at 1,120 metres above sea level. In addition to a restaurant, there are also outdoor amusements such as «Canyon Jump» and «Glacier Bungee». A few metres away from the hiking trail, you will also find information about the mining of the precious stone until 1903. Another section leads through the forest before you cross the glacier canyon bridge. The view into the deep canyon is impressive and invites you to linger on the small plateau that follows. Before the path leads downhill again, there is a short climb in the moss-covered forest. The route then zigzags down in wide bends to the destination. If you wish, you can shorten the wait for the bus with a visit to the glacier canyon. Or you can enjoy a little refreshment in the restaurant.

You can find more information about the glacier canyon on its website.