Hike from Schynige Platte to First? Or reverse?
Mark is planning a hike and is unsure whether to start from First or Schynige Platte. He wonders if there’s a reason most people go from First to Schynige Platte, especially since starting from Schynige Platte seems to have less elevation climb. He’s looking for insights from experienced hikers on which direction to take.
- It’s recommended to start from First for better views and to reach the high point earlier in the day.
- The trail can be hiked in either direction, so choose based on your preference for elevation and views.
- Consider the convenience of transportation; trains at Schynige Platte stay open later than the chairlift at First.
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Which direction should I go? Most seem to go from First to Schynige Platte . Any reason? Looks like less elevation climb going opposite direction,starting from Schynige Platte. Mark
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Hi Marki,
I’ve read the following before about this route: The trail can be hiked from either direction. My preference is to start at First, which is higher than Schynige Platte and closer to the Faulhorn, the high point on the hike. This way you get down from the high point earlier in the day, always a good idea when hiking in the
mountains.Other than that note, you can travel in either direction on this route.
I found another website with a hike description here about starting in Schynige Platte.I hope that helps!
Lucas
Thanks, guess I’ll go from First to SP as overall less elevation loss and the trains at SP stay open latter than the chairlift at First. Mark
I’ve done the hike maybe 20 times and really prefer SP to First direction. The views are more in front of you that way. Also there is more downhill than uphill in the First to SP direction. Which you may like but I find quite tedious.
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