Grütschalp – Winterberg – Mürren,then Schilthorn

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A traveler is planning a hike from Grütshalp to Mürren, followed by a train ride to the Schilthorn. They are considering two options to reduce fatigue for their kids while maximizing views. They also want to know if it makes sense to do the Schilthorn visit before their scheduled paragliding trip in Mürren.

Key takeaways:
  • Option A offers better views, especially near Mürren, so consider hiking from Grütshalp to Winteregg and then taking the train to Mürren.
  • If your paragliding appointment is in the afternoon, it should be fine to visit Schilthorn first; just ensure you return to Mürren in time.
  • Always check the local transport schedules to plan your hikes and activities efficiently.
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  • Anonymous
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    30 July 2019 at 9:35:37 #823125

    hi peeps

    just wanted some suggestions.

    I was thinking of doing the hike from Grütschalp – Mürren, then take a train to Schilthorn from Murren:

    1. to reduce fatigue for my kids, and also to save some time i was thinking either:

    a. Hike from Grutshalp to Winteregg, have coffee at Winteregg Restaurant, then train to Murren and cablecar to Schilthorn, or

    b. Train from Grutshalp to Winteregg, have coffee at Winteregg Restaurant, then Hike to Murren and cablecar to Schilthorn

    if i were to choose one of them, Does option A or B gives up better views or photo ops?

    also, we are going to book a paragliding trip with Airtime, and i think the meeting point is Murren. am i right to say that it makes sense to meet them only after i do my Schilthorn visit?

    Thanks again

  • Annika
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    7332 posts
    Reply 1 of 1 • 30 July 2019 at 17:45:20 #918928

    Hi Leecsjimmy!

    Views are great along the entire route, but if you want to hike only part of it, I’d opt for Winteregg-Mürren, as the views near Mürren are really stunning. The route is described at http://www.myswissalps.com/hi king/gruetschalp-muerren.

    I can’t tell whether or not you can plan a Schilthorn visit before your paragliding appointment. If it’s in the (late) afternoon, you should be fine I guess. You can plan your trip using http://www.myswissalps.com/sc hilthorn/gettingthere, http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable and make sure you’re back in Mürren in time :-).

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