4-5 days Switzerland, solo male backpacker
A traveler is flying from Split to Geneva on July 15th and plans to explore the Swiss Alps for 4-5 days before heading to Chamonix on the 20th. They want to visit Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Zermatt, and Aletsch glacier but are unsure of the best way to manage their itinerary due to incoming storms. They will be using the four-day Swiss Travel Pass for transportation.
- Check the weather forecasts daily as storms usually occur in the late afternoon or evening.
- Utilize the transport timetable and hiking maps to plan your trips effectively.
- Consider guided excursions like the 2-day Aletsch glacier walk starting from Jungfraujoch for a memorable experience.
- Inform someone about your hiking plans and check in upon arrival at remote locations.
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Hi, I will be flying from Split to Geneva late on July 15th and spend the next 4-5 days exploring the Swiss Alps before moving on to Chamonix on the 20th. Things I would like to see include Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Zermatt, and Aletsch glacier, but not sure best how to accomplish this. I’ve been keeping an eye on the weather and see that storms are forecast for most days. I’m a strong hiker and have my equipment for via ferratas as well, however, thunderstorms would likely preclude climbing. I will be using the four day Swiss pass to get around.
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Himjm7757
Welcome to my Swiss Alps.
Storms are often in the late afternoon or evening, and the Alpine wether is unpredictable more that 24 hours in advance.
http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/advice-regarding-schilthorninterlaken
http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/weather-in-lauterbrunnen-area
The timetable will guide you for all transportation modes; please be sure to check the introduction page here:
http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable
This map is useful for the lay of the land and transport ( xoom in to zoom level 32; use the menu under Points of Interest” – but does not include altitudes:
map.search.ch/?pos=640128,164304&z=32
Here is the hikers map:
Trail coding: http://www.alpenwild.com/stat icpage/trail-signs-in-the-swiss-alps/
Pano of Jungfrau region:
http://www.mappery.com/Jungfr au-Grindelwald-region-summer-map
You can see the Aletsch form Jungfraujoch, if I recall corectly.
An excellent viewpoint is at Eggishorn:
The timetable will get you there.
Slowpoke
Hi.
There’s lots to do for a hiker with a bit of experience. You could walk up to Gleckstein hut which is on the flank of the Wetterhorn. The walk is quite exposed in places and you have to walk through a small waterfall, but the hut is a popular excursion for day trippers and overnighters. If you plan to go on your own, phone ahead so the hut warden is expecting you, and tell someone where you are going before you leave and phone them when you arrive to let them know you’ve ok.
Something I’ve always wanted to do that you may like, is to walk down the Aletsch glacier. This is a 2 day guided walk starting at the Jungfraujoch, with an overnight stay at the Koncordia hut. This isn’t a solo hike but i think it would be a fantastic adventure. I just have to convince my wife.
Cheers
Alan
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