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Hi KScholte,
I’d count on 3.5 hours to hike from the train station in Grindelwald to First, excluding breaks, so 4 hours is more like a realistic minimum. If you like hiking, are in good physical shape and are willing to make a day out of it then it will work. Mind that it’s more than a 1000 m ascend. It would be too much for me, certainly in summer.
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Is there a faster way to get to First and then Bachalpsee lake? The time you mentioned, Arno, is only one way, correct? Is there a cable car one can take on the way back to Grindelwald to get the bus on time? I think last bus ride is at 5pm?
Please advise. Thanks!
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Yes, there is a cable car operating from Grindelwald to First.
You can enter First as your destination on the timetable (https://www.myswissalp s.com/timetable) and it will show you schedules to get there from the town you are starting in.
Directions on getting to the hike are noted here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/hiking/bachsee/r oute