GRINDELWALD TRAIL - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY

Experience the rich, green alpine scenery of the Bernese Oberland on this fantastic walking holiday

through the foothills of the Swiss Alps. The mighty peaks of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau

surround you as you meander along forest tracks past mountain villages rich in local tradition. The

alpine air will refresh and invigorate the senses and the local cuisine will be a welcome sight after a

days walking amongst the snow capped mountains.

Your journey begins in Interlaken, a popular tourist town located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. You

start by heading up to the ‘Faulhorn’ where you are rewarded with magnificent views from the fabulous

mountain hotel at the top.

Heading to Grindelwald takes you down the mountain path or alternatively in a cable car to explore this

popular mountain village. The walk continues up to Kleine Scheidegg where you gain spectacular views

across to the North Face of the Eiger.

The final stage of the walk heads to Murren which is a small and cosy village. Its famous for its revolving

restaurant and is where the James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’, was set. Being traffic free,

the village is a nice relaxed way to end the holiday. The overall walking on this holiday is relaxed and there

are always options to take cable cars or trains on certain days if you prefer the easier option.

Fabulous walking combined with traditional Hotel, Guest House and one Mountain Hotel accommodation.

Breakfast is provided every morning and an evening meal is also included on 3 nights. Baggage transfer

(except for day 2) and great backup are of course included to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your

stay in the Swiss Alps.

The mighty trio of mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau

Wild colourful alpine flowers and lush forest walking

Exhilarating walking along mountain paths and many cable car options

Traditional, local Swiss cuisine at your overnight accommodation

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US?

Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided walking holidays. As passionate and regular walkers

we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding walking

holidays with every last detail taken care of. Great walking routes, breathtaking scenery and warm,

welcoming accommodation are all guaranteed.

From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows the area intimately.

They help you plan every aspect of your holiday and to make the most of your time with their in-depth

knowledge of the route, accommodation and must-see attractions.

Self guided walking holidays are the very best way to explore a new destination. Pre booked

accommodation, detailed route notes and maps, baggage transfer and local backup support mean you can

relax and enjoy your time walking in Switzerland.

SUMMARY

What’s Included?

Accommodation: 4 Nights in traditional hotels, 2 nights in a guest house and one

night in a mountain hotel.

Meals: Breakfast included every morning

and 3 evening meals included.

Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage

transfer included (except on Day 2)

Info Pack: Detailed route notes and maps

on arrival and emergency support from our

local Swiss partner.

Tour: Grindelwald Trail

Code: WSwSGT

Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday

Price: See Website

Single Supplement: See Website

Dates: 25th June - 17th Sep

Days: 8 Days (6 Walking Days)

Nights: 7 Nights

Start/Finish: Interlaken/Murren

Grade: Moderate

HIGHLIGHTS Is It For Me?

What more could you ask for than wonderful

and scenic alpine walking, combined with

tasty local Swiss cuisine. This walking holi-

day will appeal to those who are looking to

escape to the mountains. Refresh your mind

and discover the Bernese Oberland region of

the Swiss Alps.

GRINDELWALD TRAIL

WALKING IN THE BERNESE OBERLAND

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Our Itinerary includes 6 days walking and 7

Nights in a mixture of Hotels, Guest Houses and

one mountain hotel. Breakfast is included every

morning as are 3 evening meals.

Code: WSwSGT Days: 8 (5-6 Walking Days) Nights: 7 Grade: Moderate

DAY 1

Arrive Interlaken

Interlaken is a well-known tourist destination

located in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It

is easily accessible by train from both Zurich

(2hrs 15mins) and Geneva (3hrs) - both involve

one change of train usually in Bern. There are

low cost flights from the UK/Europe to both

Zurich and Geneva.

Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz and

Lake Thun. It is surrounded by the three

mountain peaks of the Eiger, Monch and

Jungfrau.

Overnight: Interlaken Hotel - Hotel Derby - BB

DAY 2

Train to the Schynige Platte and

walk to Faulhorn

Today starts with a spectacular train ride via

Wilderswil to the top of the Schynige Platte.

Dramatic views all around to the trio of

mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. The

walking is spectacular along the high route to the

mountain guesthouse on the peak of Faulhorn.

Walk: 11 km, 4.5hrs, 800m ascent / 100 m

descent

Overnight: Berghotel Faulhorn - DB&B

The Faulhorn mountain hotel is the highest hotel

in Switzerland, it is situated on top of a mountain

so its very remote. The mountain hotel is basic

but offers traditional hospitality, food and

rewarding views. Please Note: No luggage

transfer is included today due to remote

location.

DAY 3

Walk to Grindelwald

Todays walk heads down from the mountain to

your destination of Grindelwald. The first stretch

of today’s walk heads down to Lake Bachsee - a

famous sight with a backdrop of the Wetterhorn

peak. From here there are a couple of walking

options down to Grindelwald both with fabulous

views over to the north face of the wetterhorn -

one of most difficult walls to climb in the Alps.

Walk: 20 km, 6 hrs, 100m ascent / 1750m

descent

Overnight: Grindelwald Hotel - Waldhotel

Bellary - B&B

DAY 4

Walk to Kleine Scheidegg

Today you climb quite a steep ascent with

striking views across to the Eiger which towers

above your head. Its worthwhile taking the short

detour to visit the impressive gorge called

Gletscherschlucht. You can take the train up to

Kleine Scheidegg if you are disinclined to walk a

section.

Walk: 10 km, 4.5 hrs, 1140m ascent / 100m

descent

Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg Hotel - Hotel/

Restaurant Bahnhof - DB&B

DAY 5

Rest day in Kleine Scheidegg

Have a rest on the mountain pass of Kleine

Scheidegg or experience one of the many walks

on offer. One of the most spectacular ones takes

you along the foot of the Eiger North face up to

the Eigergletscher station where you can travel

back to Kleine Scheidegg, you may be in luck

and see a team of climbers on their way up the

vertical cliffs of the Eiger.

Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg Hotel - Hotel/

Restaurant Bahnhof - DB&B

Walk: Ranging from 5 - 10km, 2 - 4.5hrs, 100-

750m ascent / 170 - 850m descent depending on

walk.

DAY 6

Walk to Murren

Today you head down following the railway line

to the village of Wengen and further on to

Lauterbrunnen at the bottom of the valley. Its

worth taking a short detour to visit the highest

waterfall of the region before you start the short

ascent to Murren. The village of Murren will be

your base for the next 2 nights and offers a lot of

entertainment but is still traditional and is

completely free of cars.

Walk: 18km, 6.5hrs, 840m ascent / 1250m

descent

Overnight: Murren Hotel - Hotel Bellevue -

B&B

Day Route Km

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Arrive Interlaken Walk to Faulhorn (no luggage transfer) Walk to Grindelwald Walk to Kleine Scheidegg Rest Day in Kleine Scheidegg Walk to Murren Walk up to the Schilthorn/overnight Murren Onward travel

11

20 10

18 4

DETAILED ITINERARY

GRINDELWALD TRAIL

WALKING IN THE BERNESE OBERLAND

DAY 7

Rest Day in Murren

Today can be a rest day or we suggest climbing

up to the Schilthorn a mountain which has

become famous all over the world as its where

the James Bond Film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret

Service’ was filmed. There is a revolving

restaurant and spectacular views of the

surrounding mountains. You can then take a

cable car back down to your Hotel in Murren.

Walk: 7 - 10km, 4.5 - 6.5hrs, 960m ascent /

1340m descent

Overnight: Murren Hotel - Hotel Bellevue -

B&B

DAY 8

Onward Travel

You can take the train from Murren to Grutschalp

where a cable car runs down to Lauterbrunnen.

Continue on the train to Berner Oberland Bahn to

Interlaken Ost where the trains now connect to

bern and onwards to Basel of Zurich/Geneva.

Additional Nights and Extensions

You can add additional nights at any point along

the walk, please contact us for more details.

Tailor Made Holidays

We are always more than happy to tailor our

standard itineraries to suit. Just let us know what

you would like and we will be happy to arrange a

tailor made walking holiday.

Grade & Fitness

This walking holiday is graded Moderate. Daily

walks are a mixture of alpine paths and forest

trails. A couple of days are long and some of the

trails are undulating in parts and you may need a

head for heights! You should be a regular walker

and have a good level of walking fitness to get

the most from this holiday.

Navigation

The routes on this walk are not way-marked but

we provide you with detailed route notes and

maps to follow each step.

Accommodation

We specifically select your accommodation in

local, family run hotels, guest houses and

mountain hotels to ensure that you enjoy every

minute of your stay in Switzerland. They all offer

a warm welcome to walkers, traditional

hospitality and delicious local food. The

mountain hotels are basic with shared facilities.

Alternate accommodation

During high season, you might be booked into a

different accommodation which is not listed in the

description, and the start or end of some of your

walking routes may be slightly altered. Any

alternative accommodation will be of the same or

better standard as those described and details

will all be sent to you.

Single Rooms

If you require single rooms within your party we

would be happy to accommodate you although

there is a single room supplement payable.

Solo Walkers

This holiday is available for solo walkers but we

would recommend that you are experienced in

walking and navigating alone. If you are travelling

solo the holiday is slightly more expensive as

some costs are not shared.

Meals

A delicious breakfast is included each morning

and dinner is included on three of your nights.

Most accommodations are happy to provide a

packed lunch - this should be requested on

arrival. Or you can pick up lunch in the village or

stop along the trail. Your route notes have

details for each day including rest stops and

places of interest.

Baggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred between your

accommodation as per your itinerary (except for

on Day 2 when you need to carry an overnight

pack due to the remote location). We ask you to

limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per

person.

Equipment

Your information pack has a detailed equipment

list which includes standard walking gear such as

good walking boots or shoes, warm and

waterproof clothes and a day pack.

Getting to Interlaken

Interlaken is located in the Bernese Oberland

between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun and can be

accessed by the following transport:

By Air - You can either fly into Zurich Airport or

Geneva Airport (both in Switzerland). Many low

cost and charter airlines fly from both the UK and

Europe.

From Zurich - You can take a train from

Zurich to Interlaken - (approx. 2hr 15mins,

usually involving a change in Bern) Train

schedules can be found on the Swiss Rail

Network.

From Geneva - You can catch a train from

Geneva to Interlaken - (approx. 3hrs usually,

involving a change in Bern) Train schedules can

be found on the Swiss Rail Network

Getting from Murren

From Murren you can take the train to Grutschalp

(15mins) and then take the cable car to

lauterbrunnen. From here you can catch the

train back to Interlaken where you can connect to

Zurich (2hrs 15 mins) or Geneva (3hrs). Please

check the Swiss Rail network for up to date

timetables.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

GRINDELWALD TRAIL

WALKING IN THE BERNESE OBERLAND

Price

Please refer to our website for up to date prices

and availability.

Availability

This walking holiday is available from 25th June

to 17th September. It is available daily between

these dates.

Travel Insurance

It is a condition of booking with us that you have

suitable travel insurance that covers you for

cancellation, curtailment, illness or injury. It is

always advisable to book insurance as soon as

you confirm your holiday.

We operate holidays in some of the most

beautiful areas of the world and try to operate in

an environmentally aware and sustainable

manner. We do this by following our M.A.C.S.

Responsible travel policy. The full policy is

available online and the cornerstones of this

policy are:

Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit

Action & Advocacy

Carbon & Communities

Sensitive & Sustainable

Included

Accommodation for 7 nights in a mix of Hotels,

Guest houses and one Mountain Hotel

7 breakfasts

3 Dinners

Luggage Transport (apart from Day 2)

Detailed route notes and maps on arrival

A pre-departure information pack

24-hour assistance by phone from our local

contact.

Train transfer from Interlaken to Schynige

Platte on Day 2

Return travel by rail from Murren to Interlaken.

Excluded

Flights and transfers to first / from last

accommodation

Travel to and from Switzerland

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses such as drinks, phone

calls, extra transfers, tips, etc.

Any items not specifically mentioned in the

program

Optional Extras

Single room supplement(s) if applicable

Solo walker supplement if applicable

Airport transfers

Additional nights during the holiday.

Once you have read all the information in this

factsheet or our website and would like to go

ahead with your booking you can book securely

online at www.macsadventure.com or by

telephone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886

Financial Security

In accordance with "The Package Travel,

Package Holidays and Package Tours

Regulations1992" all passengers booking with

Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the

initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all

monies paid to us, including repatriation if

required (this insurance will not cover repatriation

to the country of origin for the passengers

outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or

curtailment of your travel arrangements due to

the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd

There is no requirement for Financial Protection

of day trips, and none is provided. This

insurance is only valid for packages booked that

DO NOT include flights.

Book with Confidence. We are a member of

ABTA which means you have the benefit of

ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. We

provide full financial protection for your money.

This Insurance has been arranged by

International Passenger Protection Limited and

underwritten by Insurers who are members of the

Association of British Insurers & Lloyds

Syndicates.

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