Do you want to see a spectacular mountain panorama featuring the Eiger, Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn, other high peaks of the Bernese Alps, and the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz below?

🥾 Hike: 19 September 2026
First → Bachalpsee → Faulhorn
Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland

Hike Lead: Chandler Cudlipp

📊 Hike Profile
• Level: Moderate
• Distance: ~11.5 km
• Ascent: ~600 m ↑
• Descent: ~600 m ↓
• Highest Point: Faulhorn, ~2,680 m
• Hiking Time: ~4¼ hours plus rest/lunch stop

⏰ Schedule
0702–0947 Zürich HB – Grindelwald, Firstbahn
0952–1017 Firstbahn – First Cable Car Ride
1020–1600 Hiking plus rest/lunch stop
1611-1928 First, Grindelwald – Zurich HB

🗺️ Route:
First → Bachalpsee → Gassenboden → Berghotel Faulhorn / Faulhorn summit → Bachalpsee → First

🌄 Overview
This is a spectacular high-altitude panoramic hike in the Bernese Oberland, beginning at First above Grindelwald.

At First, we make a short stop to take in the panoramic views from the First Cliff Walk by Tissot. From there, the trail leads through open alpine terrain to the beautiful Bachalpsee, famous for its reflections of the surrounding peaks. Beyond the lake, the trail climbs steadily toward the historic Berghotel Faulhorn and the Faulhorn summit at around 2,680 m.

The reward is an exceptional mountain panorama, with views toward the Eiger, Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn, other high peaks of the Bernese Alps, and the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz below. After a well-earned break at the summit, we return along the same scenic route via Bachalpsee to First.

🚡 Cable Car – Grindelwald to First
• Grindelwald–First return cable car required
• 2026 published fare at CHF 38 return, net of 50% discount with Half Fare Travelcard and GA.

🎒 What to Bring
• Good hiking shoes with grip
• Water & picnic lunch
• Warm layer and wind/rain protection
• Sun protection
• Hiking poles recommended

⚠️ Notes
• This is a high-altitude hike reaching ~2,680 m
• The main climb comes after Bachalpsee and is considerably steeper than the first section
• Weather can change quickly at this altitude
• Final route and mountain conditions will be checked shortly before the hike
• Berghotel Faulhorn provides an opportunity for refreshments, if open

Source of Information:
AllTrails – Berghotel Faulhorn via First–Bachalpsee
https://www.alltrails.com/de/route/switzerland/bern/berghotel-faulhorn-via-first-bachalpsee

Berner Wanderwege / Outdooractive – Grindelwald/First–Bachalpsee–Faulhorn
https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/jungfrau-region/zum-aeltesten-berghotel-europas/8483691/

Cable Car Information:
Jungfrau Railways – Grindelwald-First
https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/grindelwaldfirst/

Transportation Links:
https://a.sbbmobile.ch/s/8ikKTDnS

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