Hike through transfixing landscapes across the Jungfrau Region with thrilling sky-high walkways wrapped around the First Cliff. Discover six natural wonders throughout the Bernese Highlands, including the mystical karstic landscapes of the Güw area and the Bachalpsee, before reaching the blissful Schynige Platte, a petite mountain ridge with astounding views of the Jungfrau region. Accompanied by our hiking guide, this tour will illuminate the region’s fascinating heritage and extraordinary terrain.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ First Aid Kit
✔ Schynige Platter Rail Pass
✔ Standard Rail Pass (1st Class Upgrade Available Upon Request)
✔ Meet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
✔ Private hiking guide
✔ Grindelwald FIRST Gondola Pass
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Der Teufelhof Basel
2. Basel Marriott Hotel
3. Basilisk Hotel
4. Pullman Basel Europe Hotel
5. Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
6. Motel One Basel
7. hotel brasserie au violon
8. White Horse Basel
9. Hotel Marthof
10. Hotel Set Hotel Residence
11. Hotel Restaurant Resslirytti
12. Hotel Spalentor Basel
13. Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
14. Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel
15. Hotel Stadthof
16. Hotel Rochat
17. The Passage
18. Steinenschanze Stadthotel
19. Hotel Wettstein
20. Hotel du Commerce
Itinerary
1
Basel
Your guide will greet you at your hotel or residence, before whisking you away to Grindelwald.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Grindelwald
The tour will begin in the idyllic mountain village of Grindelwald, where you’ll catch a cable car to the peak of the First. Mount First is a minor summit positioned at the slopes of Schwarzhorn in the Bernese Oberland, giving you encompassed views of geologically stunning terrain. Our hiking tour guide will lead you throughout the thrilling voyage and eventually take you to a vantage point at the top of the First peak, where you’ll float among the clouds on a glass platform.
This sky-scraping viewpoint overlooks the Jungfrau Region, where breathtaking panoramic views of the neighboring cliffs and lush Swiss valleys can be admired (subject to weather conditions). During this exploration, the guide will highlight the surrounding views, such as the Bernese Alps, and reveal fascinating facts about the region’s heritage.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
After a sky-high stroll among the Bernese mountain peaks, the guide will accompany you on a serene hike to picture-perfect Lake Bachalpsee. You can admire and photograph several wondrous landscapes throughout the journey, including the majestic Eiger Peak. You may also encounter local wildlife, including fuzzy marmots, wild Alpine ibex goats, and Alpine chamois!
Arriving at Lake Bachalpsee, which is elevated at a staggering 2,265 meters (7,431 feet) above sea level, there will be a chance to capture the entrancing radiance of the indigo-blue glacier lake, which is where it gets its name, the Blue Jewel. Explore the surrounding area, which spans 8.06 hectares of natural, untouched land. Our guide will share various compelling facts regarding the lake, including its captivating glacial origins and unique ecological features.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Schynige Platte
Continuing the exploration through the Jungfrau Region to Schynige Platte, you’ll be further immersed in Bernese Highlands. Look out for more regional wildlife like rabbits, deer, and foxes, among the quaint rolling hillsides and neighboring cliffs. Upon reaching the small mountain ridge of Schynige Platte, you can appreciate astounding 360-degree views of the surrounding lakes, including Interlaken, Lake Brienz, and Lake Thun.
Throughout the journey across Schynige Platte, your guide will escort you to six notable points known as the ‘Six Pearls.’ As you’ve already ticked off the first pearl, the Balchalpsee, you’ll proceed on a wondrous adventure to the other in a 6-hour hike. Reach the two pearls at the Schynige Platte railway, where your guide will share facts about the diverse flora in the Matten and Alpine gardens. Continue your hike towards the remaining pearls along the Güw landscape, the blue, glimmering Sägistalsee lake, and the undisturbed Faulhorn mountain.
Duration: 5 hours
5
Basel
After a full day of adventure, you will experience the famous Schynige Platte your guide will return you safely to your hotel
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
