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Hiking in the Bernese Oberland from First to Grosse Scheidegg Copy link to clipboard

Easy walk across alpine meadows with great views of the Jungfrau massif. You can continue by bus or on foot to Meiringen for a scenic addition to your hike.

Bench with view of Schreckhorn and Grindelwald, between First and Grosse Scheidegg
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This post was published on 7 October 2013 and last updated by Annika on 29 December 2022.
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First-Grosse Scheidegg: the facts

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About the trail

The route leads through gently rolling meadows to the pass between Grindelwald and Meiringen: the Grosse Scheidegg. It offers an almost continuous view of the Jungfrau massif, while overlooking the Grindelwald valley on the right.

The Rosenlaui valley between Grosse Scheidegg and Meiringen can be explored on foot too.

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How to get to Grindelwald-First

Travel up to Grindelwald-First as explained here.

How to get back from Grosse Scheidegg

Take a bus back to Grindelwald. Or take a bus to Meiringen through the impressive Rosenlaui Valley. If your stamina allows, you can even continue to Meiringen on foot. A bus trip is possible too. Once you’re in Meiringen, get back by train via Brienz and Interlaken for a scenic round trip.

Map of the route from Grindelwald-First to Grosse Scheidegg

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Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities. I'd be happy to personally help you plan your trip to Switzerland. Please see the link below.