The 5 Best Hikes in Grindelwald in 2026

1. The Bachalpsee Trail: a picture-perfect hike

🚶 Difficulty: Easy - Average time: 2h

↔️ 6 km (round trip) - Elevation gain 100m

If you want an accessible but spectacular hike, this is it. You take the cable car up to First (yes, we're cheating a little, but we own it), and then it's a leisurely 1-hour walk to Bachalp Lake. The water is so blue you wonder if someone poured food coloring in it. Spoiler: no, it's just nature showing off. You'll also pass by the First Cliff Walk, a suspended walkway that makes you reconsider your life choices... and admire the landscape as if it were the last.

Muule's little tips:

For this walk, lightweight, low-cut hiking shoes for men or women will suffice. But a cap or hat and sunglasses are essential: the sun is strong at altitude.

2. Pfingstegg Loop: feel like an adventurer… without too much effort or suffering

🚶 Difficulty: Easy to moderate - Average time: 2h30

↔️ 7 km (loop) - Elevation gain 300m

Looking for an elevation challenge? The Pfingstegg Loop is for you. Take the cable car from Lauterbrunnen (yes, another cable car, but this is Switzerland, after all), and complete a loop with views of the Staubbach Falls and surrounding peaks. The trail is wide, well-marked, and you can even take a break at a hut for some onion soup (because the wind can work up an appetite).

Muule's little tips:

Here, an insulated water bottle is ideal for keeping your tea or coffee warm. And as the weather can change quickly, a light fleece for women or men and a waterproof jacket are recommended. Finally, for your gourmet breaks, energy nutrition will give you a boost without weighing down your bag.

3. The Eiger Trail: brag that you hiked the Eiger

🚶 Level: Moderate - Average time: 2h30

↔️ 6 km (round trip) - Elevation gain 600m

Want to impress your friends by telling them you walked on the Eiger? Well, technically, you walk next to it, but the effect is guaranteed. This legendary trail, carved into the rock, offers breathtaking views of the north face of Switzerland's most famous mountain. Beware, some sections are dizzying: if you have vertigo, close your eyes... or stay at the cafe below.

Muule's little tips:

For this hike, a good hiking backpack (20-30L) is essential for carrying your picnic, water bottle, and camera. And if you really want to show off, opt for hiking poles: they relieve your knees and make you look like a pro. Don't forget a windbreaker jacket: even in summer, the wind can be tricky at altitude.

4. Schynige Platte to Oberberghorn: for when you want to play Heidi

🚶 Level: Moderate - Average time: 3h

↔️ 8 km (round trip) - Elevation gain 500m

This hike is a bit like the Swiss hiker's initiation journey. You start at Schynige Platte (accessible by cogwheel train, because Switzerland likes to combine effort and comfort), and you climb up to Oberberghorn. Along the way: alpine pastures as far as the eye can see, cows looking at you with pity, and wildflowers that smell of happiness. If you're lucky, you'll see marmots. Otherwise, you can be sure to see fondue at the summit.

Muule's little tips:

If you want to avoid being surprised by every little stone, good mid-height hiking boots for men or women are necessary. A waterproof membrane like Gore-Tex is essential to avoid hearing *squeak-squeak* throughout the hike. Finally, remember your sunscreen so you don't end up as red as the poppies on the trail.

5. Grosse Scheidegg: The hike for the real pros (or the crazy ones, we don't judge)

🚶 Level: Difficult - Average time: 6h

↔️ 14 km (round trip) - Elevation gain 1600m

If you want to go pro, the Grosse Scheidegg is THE hike for you. 6 hours of walking, 1,600 meters of elevation gain, and landscapes that will make you cry (with joy... or fatigue). You'll pass through alpine pastures, high-altitude lakes, and finish with a breathtaking view of the Wetterhorn. Be warned, this hike is serious business: bring water, energy bars, and most importantly, a steel mindset. If you succeed, you'll earn a drink at the summit refuge.

Muule's little tips:

For this demanding hike, a 30-35L backpack is recommended to carry everything you need. Don't forget to choose a breathable technical t-shirt for women or men to sweat without suffering or ending up soaked. And to ensure you get back in one piece, consider a first aid kit.