Hiking trail Sulwald - Grütschalp

Region : Bernese Oberland Duration : 2h45 Distance : 7 km, 4.4 miles Category : average User rating : 9

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Introduction

The top station of the gondola to the Sulwald offers a great view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. This variating route brings you to a magnificent viewing point first. Then the trail crosses forests and meadows until you reach the small train station of Grütschalp. Make sure that you have a good map at hand since the signposts are not very clear at this route.

Transportation to Sulwald

You first need to travel to the small village of Isenfluh. From here, a small gondola takes you up to the Sulwald. Isenfluh can be reached by bus from Lauterbrunnen. Lauterbrunnen can be reached by train or car from Interlaken, or from Grindelwald via Zweilütschinen. Although Isenfluh can be reached by car, motorists are adviced to park in Lauterbrunnen and take the bus from there. Then you will be able to get back to your car quickly on the way back.

Route description

In order to reach the viewing point, you need to turn right after leaving the gondola and follow the road for about 500 m (1,600 ft) until the sharp bend to the left. The viewing point is just off the road on your right. You can see Interlaken, Wilderswil and even the Wetterhorn near Grindelwald. Schynige Platte can be seen just across. Then you walk back to the gondola and follow the signs to Grütschalp from here. Pay close attention to the trails on the detailed map. The hike continues with a considerable ascent through a forest. You will cross some mountain meadows before reaching the unspoilt Soustal valley. A path through the woods leads you to Grütschalp.

Transportation from Grütschalp

A funicular takes you from Grütschalp to Lauterbrunnen. There is a train to Mürren as well. You may also walk to Mürren (please refer to the hike Mürren - Grütschalp).

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