7 Easy Hikes in the Jungfrau Region | Hiking in Switzerland | Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald

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With less than 2 hours you can enjoy any of these 7 easy hikes in the Jungfrau Region near Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Interlaken! (Hint: #5 is one of our favorite hikes in Switzerland!)
Each of these hikes is featured in our 1-Week Guide to the Jungfrau Region:
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00:00 Hiking in Switzerland
00:50 The One To An Alpine Lake
01:43 The One To A Hut At 12,000 Feet
02:52 The One For Everyone
03:55 The One With The Lake Views
04:56 The One With The Self-Service Huts
05:57 The One The Goes Behind A Waterfall
06:45 The One Through The Glacial Valley
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Lace up your shoes and grab your camera. You won’t want to miss out on some of the best hiking in Switzerland!
The Jungfrau Region is part of the Bernese Oberland, a popular area of the Swiss Alps near Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Grindelwald, Switzerland. There are hiking trails for all ability levels, but today we’re sharing our 7 favorite easy hikes with you.
Oh, and did we mention that these 7 hiking trails are each less than 2 hours? That makes them super simple to work into your Switzerland itinerary!
- Walk along the milky teal waters of Lake Brienz
- Hike BEHIND a cascading waterfall (...or 2!)
- Gaze at the BEST views of Lauterbrunnen and Mürren, Switzerland
- Trek across Europe’s longest glacier at Jungfraujoch
- Ride an old-fashioned cogwheel train to the start of a panoramic trail at Schynige Platte
- Walk to a stunning alpine lake that mirrors the nearby mountain peaks
- Experience some of the best hiking in Switzerland with unimaginable views
Tip: Don’t forget to pack a few essential supplies in your hiking backpack, like a water bottle, snack/picnic, and sunscreen.
You can see a map for each of these hikes in our 1-Week Guide to the Jungfrau Region
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@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Want to fit each of these hikes into your next trip to the Swiss Alps? We've done the work for you! Check out Switzerland itinerary HERE: aplinsinthealps.com/guides/1-week-guide-to-the-jungfrau-region/

@joeyemerace6553 Жыл бұрын

These videos are just in time for my trip to Brienz this summer! I think I’ll get your week guide as well to help with all those train times and technicalities ! Thanks guys

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

So glad these videos are helping you make the most of your time here in Switzerland! Our guides can definitely help with all the little details:)

@davidkelly9932 4 ай бұрын

Oh guys, you just keep on giving! Thank you for another informative vid.

@AplinsintheAlps 3 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it! Thanks for letting us know:)

@cosminruseaa Жыл бұрын

Amazing place. Went on easter weekend and your videos helped a lot.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! That sounds lovely, and we’re so glad our videos helped plan your trip!

@nirukshidavid2331 9 ай бұрын

I wanted to thank you for this video.. this really helped me to choose the best hike suited for me and my family 😊

@AplinsintheAlps 9 ай бұрын

We're so glad to hear that! Which hike did you end up choosing?

@Ranocchiajosh01 Жыл бұрын

The Jungfrau region is definitely on my bucket list now.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We hope you get to visit one day. There is so much natural beauty here!

@CambodiaNomadTips Жыл бұрын

Been there many times. Wonderful place.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We agree, it’s an amazing area!!

@mountainlover830 Жыл бұрын

What a great resource! Loved that you showed a topographical map along with your description of the trails and actual video so one can see the views.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

That was our hope, to give you lots of info so you truly get a feel for the hike. Thanks for the encouragement! 😊

@aditikule2482 Жыл бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps its great.. I don't know when I would be able to visit the place.. But I love to be filled with informations❤️

@Rolls1866 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful views 😍

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Right?! It’s hard to resist those lovely views!

@maridolvi3723 17 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, very informative

@AplinsintheAlps 16 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@zain22022 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your generous support! We love creating content that helps others travel with ease and your support lets us keep creating. Thank you so much!

@manhwainfinite Жыл бұрын

subscribed!!! i’m in switzerland right now and this will help a lot 🤞🏽🙏🏽

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We’re happy to have you and happy to help! Hopefully you’re enjoying your time here in Switzerland!

@WereintheRockies Жыл бұрын

Love! Can't wait to hike the one with the self service huts. (love the titles as well!)

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Awesome! That’s a great trail 😊 Tip: most of those huts are only open on weekends and are cash only! 👍

@maryabreu6924 Жыл бұрын

I took notes !! Thanks for the info

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

So glad you took notes. ✍️ We hope you get to enjoy some of these hikes when you’re in the area!

@titobosco 4 ай бұрын

amazing!!!!

@AplinsintheAlps 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it:)

@kennishimoto504 Жыл бұрын

Did the Grindelwald hike to the lake today and everything is covered in snow. Quite a spectacular adventure still.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

You must be talking about the one from Grindelwald First to Bachalpsee?! That is probably beautiful in the sparkling snow!

@user-yh8pm6yn7m Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, thank you! We can't wait to check out these hikes on our trip this summer. Do you have a recommendation for what boat cruise company to use on Lake Brienz?

@gretchenandrickfountain7320 Ай бұрын

Not me obsessively watching your videos and trying to plan our June trip to include the best and most doable things. :) We are in Wengen for three nights.

@AplinsintheAlps Ай бұрын

Ha! We hope your getting some good information and are feeling confident about your upcoming trip!

@ngyys7233 Жыл бұрын

Great videos guys! Just checking which of these will be open in mid to end Nov? Cheers!

@MrGreatplum Ай бұрын

I feel like I’m looking at some Friends episodes - “the one with” 😂 Seriously though, these walks are all excellent suggestions - the one in murren is definitely on my list!

@em4steam896 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very helpful! Your channel is one of my favorites! Are all these hikes open in late May?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

That’s a big compliment, thank you so much!! 😊 Unfortunately that’s not a yes/no answer. These trails are open in the summer season, although their opening time totally depends on the snow. So there’s a chance they’re open in late May if there wasn’t a late snow/snowy winter. But we’ve seen them covered in some snow as late as Mid-June.

@teiktogo7555 Жыл бұрын

Your video was so fun and interesting, love it. We did Mönchsjoch Hut walk last year, a bit challenging, many time we were thinking should we continue or not, but luckily we didn’t. It was one a lifetime experience we wouldn’t want to miss😂 This Oct we will try the Royal walk from Mannlichen

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

So glad you didn’t up on that hike! It feels tough because of the altitude, but it’s very manageable. And oh goodness, you will LOVE the views from Männlichen this autumn!!

@teiktogo7555 Жыл бұрын

Actually we made it to the hut. We just didn’t go inside the hut because the path was slippery. But y r absolutely right, the view was amazing

@aerialrescuesolutions3277 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome video, thank you. Is the Top of Europe pass no more? The website shows it as still available, but will it still be available in September? Thank you, Jim

@sawright63 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips. You should put a cavity in the first hike though, to the alpine lake. It's only 10-15 minutes up hill if you're young 😅

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Ha! I guess hiking times can be dependent on age;) How did your hike go?

@sawright63 10 ай бұрын

@AplinsintheAlps we did the whole thing, but when we finally arrived at the lake, it was still frozen over 😥. I was wondering when the closer we got, the colder and more snow we saw. So the blanket we brought for our picnic was used to keep us warm 🤣

@sellingegypt 11 ай бұрын

hello Guys your videos is very helpful and i love it is there any videos for night activities or what to do at night in switzerland ??

@AplinsintheAlps 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your compliments! The cities (Zurich, Geneva, Bern) have the usual night life of bars and restaurants, but there is not a lot of night life activity outside of the cities.

@jimmysoutherland5959 10 ай бұрын

Hello! I’ve enjoyed watching all your videos while planning my upcoming trip to Switzerland. I have a hiking question…..have you two hiked Schynige Platte to First (or vice versa)? It’s a long hike and I am curious if most of the dramatic scenery was in the Schynige Platte portion, or if you recommend doing the whole trek, as it takes all day.

@AplinsintheAlps 10 ай бұрын

Hello! Thanks for watching our videos to help you plan for your trip! Yes, we have hiked from Schynige Platte to First. Honestly there is such variation along the whole trail, and great views if you opt to go up to the Faulhorn (which we did!) and then descending to Bachalpsee. It’s about 6 hours with 2 mountain restaurants along the way. But you could also just hike around Schynige Platte one day, and then hike to Bachalpsee another day if 6 hours is too long for your preference.

@MallikaMathur16 10 ай бұрын

Hi Jana, hope you guys are doing well!! I’m going to Switzerland for the first time this September, and your channel has been so helpful for planning! I was wondering, would you recommend getting waterproof shoes for Switzerland in September? Or would non-waterproof trail runners work? Thanks!!

@AplinsintheAlps 10 ай бұрын

Hi there! We both have trail running shoes that are not waterproof. They definitely wouldn't keep us dry in a downpour, but we're happy with what we have!

@MallikaMathur16 10 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps awesome, thank you!!

@weilinwill Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! We'll be traveling in this region for the first time with our one year old girl in June. Just wondering which of these trails you mentioned are stroller friendly?😅

@mountainlover830 Жыл бұрын

Hi, William. I’ve been on many of these hikes-and you can get a pretty good idea of which ones are kid/stroller friendly by looking at their video clips, but for sure the following are: #3 “The One for Everyone”. This Mannlichen ridge hike is known locally as “The granny hike” as it is fully paved and if you’re going from the Wengen end to Kleine Scheidigg it’s very gradually downhill. (Two things to note: at the top if coming from Wengen you turn left for the Royal Walk that goes to the crown looking platform. While it’s paved except for the last 45 meters it is steep; the last 45 meters is rocky path with some steps. Turn right for the Mannlichen Ridge hike but know that if you go all the way to Kleine Scheidigg and you haven’t bought the mountain excursion tickets there’s an extra fare above the Swiss Travel Pass ticket. You can always walk halfway and turn around.) #5 “The One with the self service huts” isn’t stroller friendly but there’s an alternate one from the end of Murren to Gimmelwald that is. It’s fully paved, downhill, and there are self serve shops in Gimmelwald and lovely views along the way. #7 “The one through the glacial valley” is perfectly flat, paved, and lovely, also with a few self serve stops along the way. The bus also runs the length with a few stops in case you get tired of pushing the stroller.

@weilinwill Жыл бұрын

@@mountainlover830 WOW Laura, thanks so much for the insights! We can already imagine ourselves on these trails!😁

@mountainlover830 Жыл бұрын

Have fun, William!

@lesliethompson1473 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jana! Hope you guys are doing great! We are going to Grindelwald in September for the first time. Would you mind if I ask what brand that plum colored coat it is that you wear? Also, your favorite shoes for hiking. My greatest worry is getting cold. Thanks so much! I joined the group on Facebook so if you prefer you can message. I truly appreciate it!

@rohitgujral8451 10 ай бұрын

Please share information about cameras used

@prafulljadhav4790 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a informative video :) Can we do these in first week of June? would there be lush greenery or chances of snow as well?

@AplinsintheAlps 2 ай бұрын

Hi there! Most of these should be clear of snow once June arrives, but that totally depends on the amount of snowfall in late Spring. Hope you get to hike all of these!!

@prafulljadhav4790 2 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps Thank you :)

@AplinsintheAlps Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@woonhunteo9598 8 ай бұрын

which of these hikes are open at the end of November ?

@AplinsintheAlps 8 ай бұрын

It's really hard to say because the weather conditions change from year to year. But the walk through Lauterbrunnen Valley as well as the one along Lake Brienz should be accessible (for the most part) year round.

@Blackandblue200 4 ай бұрын

Are the trails open in April?

@hardvelocity Жыл бұрын

how to do the mannlichen royal walk (The one for everyone) from grindelwald? Is the travel covered under swiss pass? Or do additional tickets need to be purchased ?

@lauraezell7723 Жыл бұрын

The Swiss Travel Pass will give you a 50% discount on the Gondola from Wengen or Grindelwald to the Mannlichen. At the top of the gondola you go left for the Royal Walk or right for the walk along the Mannlichen ridge to Kleine Scheidigg. It's a gorgeous walk to Kleine Scheidigg with the Eiger staring you in the face BUT once you reach Kleine Scheidigg all trains are extra fare. Your STP will cover some of the train fare back to Wengen or Grindelwald but you will need to supplement the ticket (the STP gives a 25% fare reduction). To avoid extra fare you can hike down the mountain to either town or back to the gondola stop. The STP gives you a 25% reduction on the new cable car from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidigg/Eiger Gletscher.

@asmrtomoe2203 Жыл бұрын

For the Jungfraujoch part, what pants you all wore? Does it need to be a waterproof one?

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We just wore regular pants, they don’t need to be waterproof. But water resistant shoes or a fresh pair of socks are a good idea!

@GlobetrotterGranny Жыл бұрын

Jana, I would love to get your recommendations for hiking shoes. I’ve noticed your shoes often, and I have feet that are “less than” the best. Would love to know which shoes you recommend and where you typically get them.

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

Great question! I personally love a trail tennis shoe instead of a hiking boot. They’re essentially hiking boots minus the ankle height and are typically lighter. I’ve worn Brooks trail shoes before, love them. Now I’m trying Solomon trail shoes, and I also love them! They’re breathable in summer yet warm in cool temps, water resistant, and stretchy laces. Here’s a link you the ones I have (although I usually try them on first at REI) www.amazon.com/dp/B081KGMJ5Q?tag=thegroshe06-20,aps,168&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=thegroshe06-20&linkId=78020e4466c46b1c58502a0729b1a4d7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

@GlobetrotterGranny Жыл бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps wow! Thank you so much!!! I will definitely check these out. Most appreciated.

@shahbazisina 7 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps Thank you Jana for sharing your experience. Since I am now in Switzerland and I am interested to do some hikes (although it is not the best time to start), can you please tell me your experience for wearing the trail running shoes, Brett? Thanks!

@hyeunsukyun2060 2 ай бұрын

when you post these times and distance, is it roundtrip or one way?

@AplinsintheAlps 2 ай бұрын

It depends on the hike. Most are one way, but we mention when they're "out and back." For example, the hikes to Bachalpsee (starts and ends at Grindelwald First), to Oberberghorn (starts and ends at Schynige Platte), and to the Mönchsjochhütte (starts and ends at Jungfraujoch) are roundtrip.

@515aleon Жыл бұрын

I have a question for you. My sister is an ex-ex pat in Switzerland. She says this is her favorite hike in Switzerland (can't recall right off how long she's been there). Have you done this one? I'm referring to the All trails and it's called the Murren-Grutshalp trail. It's considered moderate on Alltrails but thats because it depends on which direction you go, because there is a more downhill and a more uphill route, It says 2,8 miles (4.5 km), I'm an experienced, though older hiker. She says it gives you a little of everything. (I'm going on a European alps tour and it is a sort of plan your own activities thing, and I'm staying in Wengen.)

@AplinsintheAlps 11 ай бұрын

Hi there! This is absolutely doable and is considered an easier hiking trail in the area. The best way is definitely to go uphill (from Grütschalp to Mürren) because you'll be facing the mountains the whole time. But you only gain about 500 feet in elevation over those 4.5 km.

@515aleon 11 ай бұрын

@@AplinsintheAlps That's good because if I don't take my sister's recommendation, I might be in trouble. Another thing someone mentioned elsewhere is sort of downhill walk into Grindlewald. Have you done this? They said it was easy and beautiful. I'm leaving in two weeks, btw.

@AlpineHimaliyas Жыл бұрын

👍

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this! 😊

@audiotomb Жыл бұрын

I can’t rate this high enough 11+

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

You’re so kind, thank you SO much! 😊 We’re glad you found it super helpful!

@audiotomb Жыл бұрын

The Jungfrau guide you put together is well worth the cost

@lianneclarke887 10 ай бұрын

I go 22nd and wanted to do as many as possible but it’s giving 30 degree heat which il struggle in

@AplinsintheAlps 9 ай бұрын

Our best advice is to go at the pace you can and just enjoy whatever you can fit in during that time. We hope you have a wonderful trip!

@ErinMarie20 Жыл бұрын

Just a heads up for anyone traveling this summer. Unfortunately Schynige Platte is closed until July 1st. I'm so bummed to miss this hike!

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

We think they must be doing maintenance because that’s quite late for the season!

@AllanKunda-mp5xs Жыл бұрын

Serious! Bummer, that was on our plans when we are in Grindelwald June 12 to the 15th. Looks like we have to hit one of the other 6 trails on this video. Awesome job by the way on the videos! We are watching quite a few every day and many more than once.

@asmrtomoe2203 Жыл бұрын

Actually I saw you never fully cover your legs during the Jungfraujoch walk to the hut. Isn't the place very cold and full of snow around you? I deciding what pants to wear there actually

@AplinsintheAlps Жыл бұрын

You’re so observant! 🤓I always prefer cropped pants, but yes it is cold up there. I had on wool socks that I pulled up when I got cold. However the sun on the snow made it feel much warmer, combined with hiking, so I was fine in cropped pants and my coat unzipped. (But I was fully bundled up in the ice caves!!!)