Winter
Hiking in winter trails is a great way to experience the mountain and a beautiful alternative to ski.
Have a look in our winter hiking tours and contact us for tailored alternatives.
Easy hike - Männlichen
To start our activity with a gondola ride from Grindelwald Terminal, gives us the chance to appreciate the village and the mountains around, including the Eiger. At the top of Männlichen, we can enjoy the 3 magnificent peaks - Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau - and the stunning Lauterbrunnen Valley.
We hike in a easy hike and sledging trail, having wonderful views above Grindelwald. The last part of the hike is more in the forest, giving us a charming atmosphere before we take the gondola back to Grindelwald.
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Total distance: 6Km (3.7mi)
Hiking time: 2 hours
Duration of the activity (estimated time): 3 hours
Ascents/Descents: 0m/600m
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What is included:
- 2 hours guided hike: Enjoy the stunning views and relax while hiking with a passionate guide;
- Time in Männlichen to enjoy the views above Wengen, Lauterbrunnen Valley, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau;
- Total time for the activity: 3 hours.
The gondola ride from Grindelwald to Männlichen and from Holenstein to Grindelwald is not included in the price.
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Price: 180CHF up to 2 persons.
Additional person: 15CHF
Half-day Bort
This is a very pleasant hike, mostly flat or downhill. We hike lower on the mountain however, the views are spectacular. You can appreciate the Wetterhorn, Eiger or Fiescherhorn, pointing up from the glacier.
With streams, pines, chalets or barns covered with snow, you have the perfect scenario for a postcard picture. Breath deep and enjoy this incredible nature at your feet.
This hike includes a snack in a mountain snack-bar, at about half way.
Total distance: 10Km (6.2mi)
Hiking time: 3 hours
Duration of the activity (estimated time): 4 hours
Ascents/Descents: 136m/665m
What is included:
- 3 hours guided hike: Enjoy the postcard views and relax while hiking with a passionate guide;
- Snack and drink in a mountain snack-bar;
- Total time for the activity: around 4 hours.
The gondola ride from Grindelwald to Bort is not included in the price.
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Price: 280CHF up to 2 persons*
Additional person: 25
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*For less than 2 persons, the total price gets a reduction equivalent to the snack-bar costs.
Waldspitz full-day or half-day
This hike includes one of the biggest attractions of the region: First and its breathtaking views.
Up at First, we can try out the Cliff walk, the bridge with its final part stretching 45 meters over the void below, offering spectacular panorama of the white mountains.
After that, it is time to start walking on the snow, direction Waldspitz. We have some uphills, but mainly a flat or downhill area. The trail offers you splendid surroundings with open views. After a lunch or a snack break in a cosy mountain restaurant, we hike the last part in a beautiful forest.
Total distance: 9.3Km (5.8mi)
Hiking time: 3h-3h15 (hours)
Duration of the activity (estimated time): 6 hours
Ascents/Descents: 138m/718m
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Full-day, what is included:
- 3 hours guided hike: Enjoy the stunning views and relax while hiking with a passionate guide;
- Cliff walk and time for photos;
- Time for lunch in a cozy mountain restaurant (lunch to be paid on spot);
- Total time for the activity: 6 hours.
The gondola ride from Grindelwald to First and from Bort to Grindelwald is not included in the price.
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Price: 390CHF up to 2 persons
Additional person: 30CHF
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Half-day, what is included:
- 3 hours guided hike: Enjoy the stunning views and relax while hiking with a passionate guide;
- Cliff walk and time for photos;
- Fruit pie and hot drink in a cozy mountain restaurant;
- Total time for the activity: 4h30-5 hours.
The gondola ride from Grindelwald to First and from Bort to Grindelwald is not included in the price.
Price: 340CHF up to 2 persons*
Additional person: 25CHF
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*For less than 2 persons, the total price gets a reduction equivalent to the snack costs.
Kleine Scheidegg
We start our winter hike with a beautiful 35 minutes train ride on the mountain, passing Swiss chalets, pine forest and wonderful mountain views.
After that, is time for a very pleasant hike, mostly downhill. You can appreciate the glacier ice that covers parcially the Eiger (3970m), Mönch (4107m), Jungfrau (4158m) and Silberhorn (3695m). A little further, the views towards Mürren, and the pine forest will show its Swiss charm.
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We will have the possibility to have a small break at one of the mountain restaurants we have on our way to Wengen.
Arriving in Wengen, we walk the main street and take a 5 minutes cable car up to Männlichen, where you can enjoy the wonderful views of the Lauterbrunnen valley and Grindelwald.
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It is possible to make this hike shorter, if you feel tired.
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Total distance: 6.9Km (4.3mi)
Estimated hiking time: 2h30-3h00
Duration of the activity (estimated time): 4-5hours
Ascents/Descents: 0m/788m (0ft/240ft)
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What is included:
- 3 hours guided hike: Enjoy the postcard views and relax while hiking with a passionate guide;
- Sightseeing loop with Kleine Scheidegg, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen Valley and Grindelwald views;
- Time for a hot drink in a cosy mountain restaurant (to be paid on spot);
- Total time for the activity: from 4 to 5 hours.
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The train and cable car rides are not included in the price.
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Price: 295CHF up to 2 persons
Additional person: 25CHF