Can you walk from Grindelwald to First?

The easiest way to get to First Cliff Walk is by taking a 25-minutes gondola ride from Grindelwald to First. From there, it’s just a short walk of 5 minutes to the Cliff Walk. You cannot drive up to First by car or by bus and hiking here from Grindelwald would take you several hours.

Is schynige Platte worth visiting?

However, if you are wondering if Schynige Platte is worth visiting, I can say without any hesitation that Schynige Platte deserves a place on any list of must-see places in Switzerland. Yes, it’s that beautiful!

How do I get Grindelwald to First?

From Grindelwald you go to Bort and then onto Shreckfeld and then finally reach First. It takes about 25 minutes and the views with the Eiger behind and Schwarzhorn ahead are amazing.

How do you get to the schynige Platte?

The only way to reach Schynige Platte (other than hiking), is by cogwheel train from Wilderswil near Interlaken. Wilderswil can be reached by train or by car.

How much is the cable car from Grindelwald to First?

Package – cablecar from Grindelwald to First, First Flyer to Schreckfeld and cablecar from Schreckfeld to Grindelwald – inclusive adult 76chf, with a half fare card or travel pass reduction 53chf.

Can you drive to Grindelwald First?

If you have a car, you can drive there. The drive to Grindelwald takes about 30 minutes from Interlaken and about 20 minutes from Lauterbrunnen.

Can you hike Harder Kulm?

The hike up to Harder Kulm is relatively short but steep, covering 2200 feet of elevation over only about 3 miles. The hike from Unterseen up the backside of Harder Kulm is highlighted in yellow on the map below. Another option to extend the hike is to hike down the red route instead of taking the funicular.

How much is the first Cliff Walk?

To get to First Cliff Walk, you just need to take a 25-minute cable car ride from Firstbahn Cable Car Station in Grindelwald. There are no entrance fees for the First Cliff Walk.

Is schynige Platte included in Swiss Pass?

It is 50% discounted with the Swiss Travel Pass, just like the train back down to Wengen.

Is Grindelwald First covered in Swiss Pass?

1) The timetable shows you how to get there. You can buy the ticket on the spot. With a Swiss Travel Pass (not Swiss Pass), the train to Grindelwald is free and the gondola to First is 50% off.

Does Swiss travel Pass cover Grindelwald First?

1) The timetable shows you how to get there. You can buy the ticket on the spot. With a Swiss Travel Pass (not Swiss Pass), the train to Grindelwald is free and the gondola to First is 50% off. There’s no discount on the zip line.

Is Harder Kulm worth it?

The funicular ride up Harder Kulm mountain is definitely worth it! However, just buy your ticket when you get to the ticket office at the bottom of the mountain.

Where to stay on the Schynige Platte to first hike?

Grindelwald is a small, scenic village surrounded by mountains, the end of the Schynige Platte to First hike. It’s a great place to stay the night to enjoy the fresh air. I stayed at Hotel Alpenblick, one of the cheaper options with a buffet breakfast included.

Which is the first train to Schynige Platte?

The first train for Schynige Platte leaves at 7:25am from Wilderswil Station. Taking the first train is ideal to get the clearest views of the Alps. However, trains leave about every 45 minutes from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte.

How many pearls in six hours in Schynige Platte?

Six pearls in six hours: The mountain hike from Schynige Platte to First (or vice versa) must be done once in a lifetime. The first two pearls stand out at the end of the Schynige Platte railway: The flora on the Matten is nearly as diverse as the flowers in the Alpine Garden.

Is there a bus from Interlaken to Schynige Platte?

The bus from Interlaken to Wilderswil is free, tourists staying in Interlaken all receive a free bus ticket for use from their accommodation. The train from Wilderwil to Schynige Platte costs 32 CHF, OR the train from Interlaken to Schynige Platte (via Wilderswil) is 35.60 CHF