Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
C9
Meiringen » Grindelwald
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7h50 |
22 km
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1377 m
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938 m
Leave Meiringen in the direction of the Reichenbachfälle waterfalls, which gained world renown thanks to Sherlock Holmes. Head up via Rosenlaui to the Grosse Scheidegg pass. The gentle descent at the foot of the Wetterhorn leads to Grindelwald, the stage destination. It is possible to take the Meiringen-Grindelwald bus at practically every point in this stage.
From Meiringen train station, walk along the main road to the Mili stream. Before the bridge, turn right onto the road and later cross the railway tracks and the Aare river. After another short stretch following the Grimselstrasse road, turn right at the first houses in Willigen village. The hiking trail now crosses the sharply bending road several times. To the right, you will see the funicular, which goes to the Reichenbachfall waterfall. Just before the Zwirgi mountain guesthouse, it is possible to visit the Reichenbachfall waterfall, which gained international fame thanks to Sherlock Holmes. From Zwirgi, head along the pass road, sometimes on a path especially built for pedestrians and then again back on the pass road for a short distance, to the Schönenboden area. The onward route to Rosenlaui is similar. From Rosenlaui, the pass road is closed to private car traffic. To the left, the sharp peaks of the Engelhörner rise up and next to them tower the rock bastions and ice streams of the Wellhörner and Wetterhörner. For those with the time and the will, it is possible to take a detour in Rosenlaui into the Rosenlaui ravine. Continue through woodland and across meadows on the hiking trail past the Schwarzwald Alp and Alpiglen on a constantly uphill course, repeatedly crossing the now car-free pass road. On arriving at the Grosse Scheidegg, a magnificent view awaits hikers here between the Schwarzhorn and the almost vertical faces of the Wetterhorn over the Grindelwald valley basin and as far as the Kleine Scheidegg. From the pass, take the footpath crossing the pass road several times down past the Obren and Undren Loichbiel to the Wetterhorn hotel. The Obere Grindelwald glacier hangs in the Wetterhorn massif, and until just a few years ago it reached far down into the valley. After a short stretch on the pass road, the footpath bends away again and leads across meadows and past holiday chalets to Grindelwald. (Schweizer Wanderwege)
Natural and cultural heritage
Grindelwald Grindelwald is mentioned for the first time in 1146 in an imperial donation certificate to the monastery of Interlaken. At the time, several noble families and as of 1308 also the Dukes of Austria exercised seigniorial rights over the valley. Gradually however, a substantial part of the valley became the property of the monastery of Interlaken. During the turmoil of the Reformation in 1528, the entire valley population was governed by the canton of Bern. In the year 1669, almost 800 people fell victim to the plague. The first tourists came to Grindelwald in the late 17th century. Due to a lack of other accommodation possibilities, they were first housed in the parish house and in inns. For instance, in the year 1818, the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III of the Hohenzollern House and his son, the future Emperor Wilhelm I, were guests of the parish priest of Grindelwald. In 1880, there were already 10 hotels and guesthouses with 615 beds. Until then, cattle breeding and alpine farming had been the main economic sectors, but gradually an increasing number found employment and earned their living through tourism. The first winter sports guests arrived in 1888 and amused themselves with sledging, ice-skating and curling. In 1891, skiing became an additional sporting option. In 1892, the outer half of the village fell victim to a fire. The flames fanned by the foehn wind completely destroyed 44 inhabited and 72 uninhabited buildings. The construction of the Bernese Oberland (1890), the Wengernalpbahn (1893) and the Jungfraubahn (1912) railways undoubtedly triggered the development of Grindelwald into a world-renowned tourist destination. The appearance of the glacier village is influenced by the tourist buildings. The church of St. Maria was built in 1793 and has a tower dating back to 1875. The nave is covered by a decorated flat ceiling. Near the church stands the parish house of 1785 and the local history museum. (Schweizer Wanderwege)
Useful topographic maps
255 T Sustenpass ~ Swisstopo ( 1:50'000)
254 T Interlaken ~ Swisstopo ( 1:50'000)
Jungfrau Region 18 ~ Hallwag Kümmerly + Frey, ISBN 3-259-00886-1 ( 1:60'000)
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Eric db - 2022-09-14
A un peu plus de 1 kilomètre au nord de Grosse Scheidegg en suivant la piste, au col indiqué sur la carte "Gratschärem", se trouve une cabane, ouverte, avec uniquement des bancs à l'intérieur. Peut servir d'abri ou de lieu de bivouac. Propre en 2022.
Arturo Ciórraga - 2020-06-21
Etapa bonita, al pie del Wetterhorn y del glaciar Rosenlaui, pero el sendero está destrozado por el tráfico de bicicletas. Para corregir la erosión producida por estas, se han añadido toneladas de grava, que han desnaturalizado y adulterado el antiguo bonito sendero de montaña
Via Alpina - 2017-07-13
Betriebszeiten 2016 – 2017 Gasthaus Zwirgi
Nebensaison: September - Mai
Hauptsaison: Juni – August
Ruhetage:
September – Mai: Montag und Dienstag
Juni – August: Täglich geöffnet
Betriebsferien:
April: 2 Wochen Montag, 17.04.2017 bis Dienstag, 02. 05.2017
November: 3 Wochen Montag, 30.10.2017 bis Freitag, 24.11.2017
Preise:
Hauptsaison DZ mit Bad: CHF 85.- pro Person / Nacht, inkl. Frühstück und Postautofreikarte / exkl. Kurtaxe
Nebensaison DZ mit Bad: CHF 65.- pro Person / Nacht, inkl. Frühstück und Postautofreikarte / exkl. Kurtaxe
Hauptsaison DZ 3 + 4 (teilen sich ein Bad):
CHF 70.- pro Person / Nacht, inkl. Frühstück und Postautofreikarte / exkl. Kurtaxe
Nebensaison DZ 3+4 (teilen sich ein Bad):
CHF 50.- pro Person / Nacht, inkl. Frühstück und Postautofreikarte / exkl. Kurtaxe
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Opening hours 2016 - 2017 Gasthaus Zwirgi Low season: September - May High season: June - August Closed: September - May: Monday and Tuesday June - August: Open daily Annual closing: April: 2 weeks Monday, 17.04.2017 to Tuesday, 02. 05.2017 November: 3 weeks Monday, 30.10.2017 to Friday, 24.11.2017 Prices: High season double room with bath: CHF 85.- per person / night, incl. Breakfast and postal bus ticket / excl. Visitor's tax Low season double room with bath: CHF 65.- per person / Night, incl. Breakfast and postal bus ticket / excl. City tax DZ 3 + 4 (share a bath): CHF 70.- per person / night, incl. Breakfast and postal bus ticket / excl. Local tax low season DZ 3 + 4 (sharing Bath): CHF 50.- per person / night, incl. Breakfast and postal bus ticket / excl. Visitor's tax
tof - 2015-01-20
Trieste-Monaco le 30/08/14
Belle étape jusqu'à Rosenlaui, après c'est magique, on côtoie les géants.
Nuit à Grindelwald, toutes commodités; camping Eigernordwand -Bodenstrasse 4 vers GRUND. Accueil sympa, douche non payante.
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Trieste-Monaco on 08/30/14 Beautiful Rosenlaui step until after it's magic, it alongside the giants. Overnight in Grindelwald, all amenities; camping Eigernordwand -Bodenstrasse 4 to GRUND. Friendly welcome, no charge shower.
Ab der Grossen Scheidegg kann man auch bequem den Mountain Panorama Trail zum First (2167 m) wandern. Dabei geniesst man eine Top Aussicht . Ab First entweder nach Grindelwald runterwandern oder die Gondelbahn nehmen. Übernachtungstip für Wanderer mit Zelt: Camping Gletscherdorf! Klasse Besitzer, sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und dazu sehr ruhige, saubere Anlage!
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From the Grosse Scheidegg you can also easily reach the Mountain Panorama Trail to the ridge (2167 m) walk. Here you can enjoy a top prospect. From First to Grindelwald either walk down or take the cable car. Übernachtungstip for hikers with tent: Camping Glacier village! Class owner, very friendly and helpful and a very quiet, clean facility!
Monaco - Trieste
Grindelwald - Grosse Scheidegg about 4h going up slowly
From Grosse Scheidegg, Meiringen is marked 3h45 down
In Meiringen there are 2 campingplatz off via alpina (about 2km). Expensive alpigen camping was 33CHF for 2PAX
mcccliv - 2011-01-12
Stayed at Grindelwald hostel http://www.hihostels.com
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Stayed at Grindelwald hostel http://www.hihostels.com
Diem - 2010-07-22
Die Gehzeiten nach Wegweiser gelten nur für die Gehrichtung Grindelwald - Meiringen.
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Walking times to guide apply only to the walking direction Grindelwald - Meiringen.
It is very long hike. And it can be hot along the lower part. I did not make it to the Grosse Scheidegg pass due to lack of preparation and bad weather.
Via Alpina International Secretariat - 2009-08-27
Die Etappenbeschreibung haben wir soeben korrigiert! Besten Dank für Ihre Meldung und freundliche Grüße - Nathalie Morelle, Via Alpina Internationales Sekretariat
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The stage description we have just corrected! Thank you for your message and kind regards - Nathalie Morelle, Via Alpina International Secretariat
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7h50 |
22 km
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1377 m
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938 m
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