Excursion destination and hiking paradise Grosse Scheidegg | Grindelwald
The Grosse Scheidegg offers a unique experience in a breathtaking setting and is a wonderful excursion destination for young and old. On one side lies the imposing Eiger and the face of the Wetterhorn as well as the world-famous glacier village of Grindelwald and on the other the rugged Engelhörner and the wildly romantic Reichenbach Valley.
Rushing waterfalls, thundering icefalls and idyllic cowbells are the acoustic accompaniment to a hike in the Grosse Scheidegg region. They form the backdrop to a magnificent and impressive landscape in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Impressive high mountains, rugged limestone cliffs, jagged glaciers and thundering waterfalls contrast sharply with colourful flower meadows, green forests and lovely countryside. Special attractions include the Grindelwald Alpine Bird Park and the Reichenbach Falls with the Sherlock Holmes Memorial.
Hiking tip – Marmot trail, Grosse Scheidegg
Grosse Scheidegg–First–Bachalpsee–Waldspitz
During this unique high-altitude hike, the sublime mountain world and enchanting landscape will surprise you time and again.
From Grosse Scheidegg, the route climbs gently up and down to First. On the way you have a magnificent view of the Schreckhorn, the Finsteraarhorn and the mighty Eigerwand.
After the Bachalpsee lake, the footpath continues in a south-easterly direction through a moorland landscape criss-crossed by rushing mountain streams. From Bachläger you continue to Waldspitz, where the Grindelwald bus will take you back to Grindelwald.
Overview plan summer
Mountain hotel Grosse Scheidegg
The Grindelwald bus takes you from Grindelwald (1 050 metres above sea level) to the Grosse Scheidegg (1 962 metres above sea level) in 35 minutes. From here you can enjoy a marvellous view of the Bernese Alps.