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Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region, 3818, Switzerland
Grindelwald view from the slopes
Grindelwald from Pfinstegg
Beyond the Hut the Path becomes difficult
A mountain meadow
how easy is it to walk around the area Grindlewald First. Noticed that somebody stated that the walk Grosse Scheidegg to First Marmot trail was closed wish to do this in the middle of may this year. Have got 1.2500 walking maps of area plus the printouts from the website states 1hr 45 mins is this realistic and how easy is it to follow the swiss footpaths
Many thanks
It really depends on how much snow is around. I was there 2nd week of June last year and some trails were still closed but people were hiking anyway. Don't trust the times on the signs - I spoke with several people who had the same experience I had - we hiked well past the time stated on the signs and never reached our destination. We joked that the signs were not for us wimpy types. I say this only because of safety - I know how fast I can hike and I was surprised. If you rely on the signs to determine how far you can go before turning around, you might be out a lot longer than you planned.
The Eiger Trial is a relatively easy, if somewhat narrow, trail that traverses the contours of the foot of the Eiger and you can see how awesome the Eiger is really close up. The trail proper begins near the Eigergletscher train station...see details in the travelogue.
Each year in January all the ski champions take part to the FIS Ski World Cup to run the famous Lauberhorn downhill race. From the Lauberhorn top (2'300m) down to Wengen (1'300m) a vertiginious run of 4.4km where the champions run down in less 2min30sec... up to a maximum speed to 140 km/h.
So take your courage and ride the Lauberhorn run slowly and safelty ;-)
Your teeth are chattering, your hands are cold, you wonder if the camera will still work, you cram your hat on your head to ensure it does not blow away.
Out of this world. But that is what life can be like in Canada in the Winter, so I should be able to tough this place out. Yes Yes I can do it. Seriously the world at this height is so pristine, not many people up here.
A stunning view all around.
Truly worth the effort to get here.
This is a very special train ride you can make. At the end is the highest train station in Europe, the so called "Top of Europe", the Jungfraujoch. It´s 3454 m high, and the observatory, the "Sphinx" up there is even at 3500 m. You find yourself inside the mountian world when you get out. The air is much thinner than down in Grindelwald and the views are terrific on a clear day. The say you can even see the Black Forrest on a very cear day...
Looking south is the famous Aletsch glacier....You can cross it on guided tours if you liek.. Must be a great adventure.... There are also two day glacier trips offered by Grindelwald Sports... Maybe one day I will do this....even if the glacier holes are really scary I think.... don´t won´t to experience one from inside really.... :)
You can easly spend half the day up on Jungfraujoch. There is a tobboganing, skiing hill, a spider highway, polar dogs restaurants, an ice grotto........ Or you can hike to the Mönchsjochhuette...but remember the path is on ice and snow... Or just enjoy the views....
This is a mountain pass south of Grindlewald. It is a 3 1/2 hour hike from Grindlewald, but can be approached from various other hiking paths, including First and Pfigstigg. It is also possible to ride the bus here (though very expensive). From here, there are great views of all the mountains in the region, inclulding the Upper Glacier.
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