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Upon arrival, board a train to the scenic Eiger village of Grindelwald, nestled in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland—also known as the Jungfrau region. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, this breathtaking area boasts the highest concentration of glaciers in the Alps. In the afternoon, you can take a cable car from Grindelwald to Männlichen to walk on the “royal walk” to Kleine Scheidegg. Return by train from Kleine Scheidegg to Grindelwald
Ascent: 50-300 feet | Descent: 575-825 feet | Distance: 2.8-3.6 miles
Lauterbrunnen is a breathtaking alpine valley, often called the "Valley of 72 Waterfalls," where towering cliffs, lush meadows, and charming Swiss chalets create a fairytale-like setting. You can explore a 10-tiered underground waterfall that drains the Eiger Glacier. Take a tram up to the top of the Schilthorn (Bond Museum, view of Swiss skyline and restaurant at top), before coming down to the car-free village of Mürren before making your way back to Grindelwald. (B)
Distance: 4-10 miles | Ascent: 200-2900 feet | Descent: 500 feet
Ride the Eiger Express V-Bahn cable car up to Eigergletscher. From here a dramatic cog-wheel climb takes you into a tunnel through the Eiger to ascend to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe and overlooking the longest glacier in the Alps. From Eigergletscher, additional hiking options include walking down to Kleine Scheidegg on the Eiger walk or a longer Eiger trail hike where you find yourself face-to-face with the legendary Nordwand—the North Face of the Eiger Mountain. (B)
Distance: 4-6 miles | Ascent: 75-775 feet | Descent: 2400-3000 feet
From Grindelwald, take a gondola to "First," which leads to the reflective alpine lake of Bachalpsee (elevation 7,431 ft) —with a backdrop of the snowcapped peaks and glaciers of the Jungfrau region. You can continue to Faulhorn - where you will have views into Germany. Return to First to descend to Grindelwald by gondola, zipline, mountain cart, scooter, or on foot. (B)
Distance: 3.7-7.4 miles | Ascent: 500-2900 feet | Descent: 500-1760 feet
Take a train to the historic and charming village of Zermatt (3.5 hrs). In the afternoon, you can explore the nearby Gornerschlucht, a deep canyon waterfall with a thrilling network of stairways and footbridges. (B)
Distance: 3.2 miles | Ascent: 450-550 feet | Descent: 500-1200 feet
Take the classic cogwheel railway from Zermatt to the Gornergrat (10,285 feet) with the best views of the Matterhorn. There are abundant options for hiking in the area of Riffelberg, Riffelsee, and on the descent back to Zermatt. (B)
Distance: 3.5 -6 miles | Ascent: 49-500 feet | Descent: 1981-3300 feet
A funicular ascent takes you to Sunnegga where you’ll have sweeping views of the Mattertal valley. There is a five lakes circular hike that you can take at the top as well. (B)
Distance: 6 miles | Ascent: 1425 feet | Descent: 1475 feet
Today you can hike along the Glacier Trail in Zermatt which is a spectacular hiking route that offers stunning views of the glaciers, mountains, and unique alpine landscapes of the Swiss Alps. It is often described as a geological and glaciological experience due to the insights it provides into the retreat of glaciers and the natural forces that shape these majestic landscapes. You should have time in the afternoon for shopping or a visit to the Matterhorn Museum. (B)
Distance: 4.1 miles | Ascent: 571 feet | Descent: 1690 feet (may vary)
After breakfast, you can depart for onward destinations. (B) Note: it is just over 3.5 hours by trains to Zürich airport and the first train departs Zermatt at 5:37 am, so plan departure flights accordingly. We can recommend hotels in Zürich if needed.
We rate this trip as moderate but also adaptable to those who want easier or longer hikes on some days. Please note that the stats listed on the itinerary can vary, depending on the guide and desires of our hikers. You should be capable of walking 4 to 6 hours per day on well-groomed and graded trails at an elevation up to 9,000 feet above sea level. On one day a mountain railway takes you to an elevation of 11,400 feet to the Jungfraujoch.
