Top Things to do in Bernese Oberland
10 Mountains in Bernese Oberland That You Shouldn't Miss
This Swiss winter wonderland is also a summer playground. Snow-frosted peaks tower above charming towns and villages like Interlaken. Its position, between lakes Thun and Brienz, makes a perfect base for cable car rides up Jungfrau, MÂnch and Eiger or for hikes from traditional village Grindelwald. Thun offers exciting summer diving and sailing. To the west, the glitzy resort town of Gstaad attracts Europe's wealthy. Jungfrau Railway boasts Europe's highest station. The region is accessible by bus or car.
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1. The Eiger
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By Graeme74 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Lucked out with a perfect sunny, cloudless day for this simply stunning route. Was a bit nervous reading some reviews as I only had running shoes and clothing (and a small back pack with thin sweater and water/snacks). Climb out of Lauterbrunnen to Wengen is sharp but lovely - in the trees but regular gaps to see the incredible Lauterbrunnen valley and waterfalls. Once in pretty Wengen, it was a beautiful hike/run along above the valley all the way eventually to Kleine Scheidegg, passing a few train stops and info signs for exhilarating ski runs. The views of the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger - as well as countless other snow peaked beauties and look backs down to the valley were incredible throughout. After some rest and drink/food in Kleine Scheidegg, it was a short walk/run up to Eigergletscher station, which is nestled right under the start of the Eiger Trail. I was advised there was snow still in a round a dozen gullies on the path - so was a little early in my well worn grip running shoes. But that, and the scree elements were very easy with just some basic care when crossing those short sections (usually 10-20 careful side steps were enough.) I can imagine earlier in year it would be quite different, and require better equipment and boots - and also on a different day in heavy wind/rain would be a totally different prospect - so carefully consider weather, as well of course your fitness. But there were many others of varying fitness and hiking experience out there, so I think on a sunny day in mid-summer it’s a very doable trail as long as reasonably fit. The traverse under the Eiger’s north face is incredible - watching the rock climbers above was breathtaking! A few short, steep ups and downs, but nothing overly taxing in each of those and the path is well defined and worn-in throughout. Amazing waterfall just before main descents start before Alpiglen. From there, it’s a long, steady and at times fairly steep descent for many km’s into Grindelwald - could be difficult if you have knee or ankle issues, but fun otherwise. Can’t recommend enough for a few hours to see some of the most incredible and varied scenes in the world! Again, just consider the weather, your fitness, time of year, equipment/gear needed and water/snacks. Have fun ????????
2. Jungfrau
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4.5 based on 627 reviews
A mountain chain popular for its scenic beauty and great skiing.
Reviewed By Ivisitedtheplace - Israel, null
Yes- that’s the description of this this activity on this tripadvisor page. It is about the complete general area. It is not about the specific place known as Jungfraujoch, “the top of Europe,” so stop writing about that. Now back to business- this is a fantastic scenic lovely panoramic breathtaking glorious region of majestic towering snow capped mountains ... and so many mountain trails, hikes and excursions. Suffice to say that the people who ask me why I keep returning every year are the people who have never been here. It’s so worth a visit. So look at my many photos!!
3. Schynige Platte
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4.5 based on 381 reviews
4. The Wetterhorn
5. The Monch
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By CoinsExplorer - London, United Kingdom
Highly Recommended for your Trip to Swiss Alps and Its Surrounded all Peaks and Higher Points, this is one of the Best for Such Trips and Visits
6. Harder Kulm
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4.5 based on 2,286 reviews
At an altitude of 1,322 m, the Harder Kulm offers the best view of Interlaken, Eiger Mönch and Jungfrau as well as the Thun and Lake Brienz. The palatial restaurant and the Two Lakes Bridge viewing platform are an enticing place to spend time. The cable car, not far from the Interlaken Ost train station on the Harder, has been operational for more than 100 years. The Talstation building has remained without major alterations to the original design as it was in the early years after the turn of the century, and is one of Interlaken's listed buildings. For connoisseurs and those in search of a view, the Harder railway takes just ten minutes to reach the Interlaken Hausberg. The 1,449-metre mountain journey largely goes through the forest, surmounting 731 metres in altitude at an incline of 64%.
Reviewed By sherryb136 - Kusadasi, Turkey
From very close to the town center you can take a funicular to the “Top of Interlaken” for stunning views of the 2 lakes and the landscape. It had rained earlier the day we went but had mostly cleared by the time we ventured out. Initially there were scattered clouds below us but they gradually disappeared...and then reappeared and disappeared again. Life in the mountains. A nice restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating and incredible views sits at the top after a short walk from the funicular terminal. The brave can opt to walk back down (2 1/2 hours I think it said) but it would have been slick that day.
7. Maennlichen
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4.5 based on 596 reviews
Reviewed By moleBath - Bath, United Kingdom
With the new cable car from Grindelwald the area is a must visit for skiing in the area.Especially if sunny weather is hitting the First ski area.The ski bus service from Grund to First and Mannlichen seems to have improved this year
8. Faulhorn
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Faulhorn is one of the mountain peaks located in the region near Grindelwald, in Switzerland. I did a wonderful trekking between First and Faulhorn Mountain after to catch a cablecar between Grindelwald (town) and First. In the trekking, you can see a few lakes like Bachalpsee Lake and wonderful views of the mountains and surroundings. Really, it is a great excursion, which finish on Faulhorn Peak, from where you will see fantastic views of the other peaks. Do it! (see also Bachalpsee Lake, Grindelwald-First, The Eiger Trail and First Cliff Walk by Tissot)
9. Schwarzhorn
10. Allmendhubel
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4.5 based on 253 reviews
Mürren's home mountain is just four minutes away. You'll be spoilt for choice at the traditional Panorama Restaurant with its tasty Swiss specialities and spacious sun terrace.
Reviewed By idealjourney - Winter Garden, United States
Third time to Murren and everytime we take this up at least two times per trip. It is great to start most of these hikes up at this point and work your way back down to town or wherever the longer hikes end up taking you too. Also enjoy hanging out in and around the nicest kids playground in the area.
