Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Meiringen
Upon arrival into Zurich International airport, take the train to Meiringen (own expense). After checking into your hotel, the day is free at leisure.
Meiringen is famous for the nearby Reichenbach Falls, a spectacular waterfall. The village is also known for its claim to have been the place where the meringue was first created.
Day 2 Meiringen – Grindelwald
Take the bus (own expense) to Rosenlaui where your hike starts. Walk up to the “Grosse Scheidegg” where you have a magnificent view to the mountains “Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau”. From here, you continue to Grindelwald.
Hiking Distance : 14 KM Time Required : 4.5 hours
Elevation : ↑ 700 M; ↓ 980 M
Day 3 Grindelwald – Wengen / Lauterbrunnen
The trail leads up to “Kleine Scheidegg“. Walk the small paths that lead past the spectacular Trümmelbach Waterfall then down to Lauterbrunnen.
Hiking Distance : 19 KM Time Required : 6.5 hours
Elevation : ↑ 2,000 M; ↓ 1,400 M
Day 4 Lauterbrunnen – Griesalp / Kiental
Early in the morning, take the cable car (own expense) up to Mürren. In the early months of the summer, there is often still snow on the Sefinenfurgge. You will walk past breathtaking alpine sceneries today.
Hiking Distance : 22 KM Time Required : 7 hours
Elevation : ↑ 2,000 M; ↓ 1,400 M
Day 5 Griesalp / Kiental – Kandersteg
The ascent to the Blüemlisalp is the most spectacular part on your hiking tour. After a long and step walk up to 2’843 metres, you may wish to enjoy an excellent meal (own expense) at this Swiss mountain pasture. From here, the trails lead on to glacier moraines down to Lake Öschinen. Now Kandersteg is just a short walking distance away. Alternatively, ride the cable car (own expense) to fast track into the valley.
Hiking Distance : 15 KM Time Required : 7.5 hours
Elevation : ↑ 1,450 M; ↓ 1,725 M
Day 6 Kandersteg – Adelboden
Take the cable car (own expense) up to “Allmenalp” where you start hiking to “Bonderchrinde”. The view on the surrounding peaks is a sight to behold. Then walk the trail that will lead you down into the valley to Adelboden.
Hiking Distance : 16 KM Time Required : 5.5 hours
Elevation : ↑ 1,350 M; ↓ 1,170 M
Day 7 Adelboden – Lenk
From the widely-known village of Adelboden, walk towards the Hahnenmoospass. Wonderful views of the peak of mount Wildstrubel awaits you. The walk your way down to the valley of Simmental. You will spend the night in the Bernese Oberland.
Hiking Distance : 13 KM Time Required : 4 hours
Elevation : ↑ 725 M; ↓ 975 M
Day 8 Depart Lenk or Extend Your Stay
Choose to sleep in or simply rest and relax until check out.
Inclusions
~ 7 nights in desired accommodation with breakfast;
~ luggage transfer on day 2 – day 7;
~ detailed tour documentation (1 set per room);
~ elaborated route description;
~ GPS – data available;
~ service hotline.
Exclusions
~ air travel;
~ train, cable car and/or bus rides;
~ personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ tourism tax at each accommodation check in;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary.
Important Notes
~ this trip is self-guided.
~ a 20% non – refundable deposit is required within 7 days upon confirmation. Balance payment is required 60 days prior to departure.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Switzerland, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure.
~ A Tourism Tax costing CHF 3 to CHF 5 per hiker per night may be levied and hikers required to pay this tax in cash at each accommodation each day upon check in.
~ Because hiking requires certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it may not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Hikers must ensure they are medically and physically able to travel and ride.
~ Hiking hours indicated are approximate, shorter or longer hours may be required according to individual’s fitness level.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due to (not limited to) local conditions, accommodation book out, and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander and the Co-ordinator. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the hikers. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due to (not limited to) bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the hikers and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Because hiking requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for cyclists with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to hike.
~ If hiker presents difficulty in completing the hike of the day, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the hiker (and travel companions) in mind. The hiker can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at the hiker’s own expense. Hikers can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Hiker may choose to terminate the ride early during any time of the planned hiking day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at hiker’s own expense. Should the hiker wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the hiker’s own expense. Hikers can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted hiking distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
