The Faulhornweg in Backpacking Magazine
A traveler is eager to hike the Faulhornweg, a renowned ridge trail above Interlaken. They need information on the hike's details, including starting points and transport options. Other users share helpful insights and advice regarding the hike's difficulty and seasonal availability.
The hike from Schynige Platte to First is preferred for better views, so plan accordingly. Expect a challenging trail with significant elevation, and allow extra time if you're not used to high-altitude hiking. The trail is typically accessible from mid-June to mid-October, making summer and early fall the best times to go. Check the Swiss Rail timetable for the last transport options down from the trail, as they vary by location.
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Backpacking Magazine lists the long ridge trail above Interlaken as one of the best hikes in the world, and I want to do it. But I can’t find any info on it. I think that it is called The Faulhornweg. Who can help with details?
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<<“Backpacking Magazine lists the long ridge trail above Interlaken as one of the best hikes in the world, and I want to do it. But I can’t find any info on it. I think that it is called The Faulhornweg. Who can help with details?”>>
I can, although I have never hiked it.
The hike is often named by its start and finish (or vice versa) – Schynige Platte and First.
http://www.myswissalps.com/hi king/first-schynigeplatte
It is a tough hike…Many average hikers find it takes longer than the 6 hours listed. There is a roughly 500-600 meter ascent and descent near Faulhorn, topping off at about 2700 meters. If you are not used to strenuous exertion at that altitude – about 1 2/3 miles high — plan on slow going and a lot of panting on that ascent.
The last public transport down from the trail heads is available from the Swiss Rail Time table
http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable
From First to Grindelwald, at 1700.
From Schynige Platte to Wilderswil, at 1753.
Thanks, this helps a lot.
It is indeed Schynige Platte to First as Slowpoke says.
Here’s another site with some info: walkingswitzerland.com /walks/walk_descrip/80 06/
I also describe this hike along with a number of others in a series of PDFs you can find here http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/tips-about-wengen-and-the-jungfrau-region-by-kim
Highly recommend you do it direction SP to First. Too much downhill First to SP and somehow not as glorious.
When are you thinking of going? The way is usually open from 15 June to perhaps mid-October. It is very popular.
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