May 14, 2013 - 2:06 PM
Welcome to the forum Diane! Great that you get to spend the entire month of June in Interlaken. I think you'll love it! I can't advise very well on biking tours, but I suggest you visit
Veloland Schweiz for tips. As for hiking: if you plan to get up rather high into the mountains, be sure to carry waterproof (thin) coats on all hikes, even if weather forecasts are optimistic. Weather in the Alps can change rapidly and you don't want to have your sweatshirts soaked during a sudden rain shower. Generally, carrying along several layers of thin clothes (like a shirt, a thin fleece sweater and a rain coat) works best. Hiking boots should have solid soles, providing support on rocky and sandy paths. Further tips are mentioned
here.
I'll list some of my personal favourites for hikes in this area. They're not necessarily suitable for all younger kids, so please study the descriptions carefully to decide whether they're suitable for your children:
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Schynige Platte-First, considered to be a highlight in this region;
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First-Grosse Scheidegg;
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Wengernalp-Kleine Scheidegg, which could be followed by Kleine Scheidegg-Grindelwald;
- a roundabout hike from Schynige Platte;
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Niederhorn-Beatenberg or
Niederhorn-Waldegg;
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Engslitenalp-Unter dem Birg;
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Allmenalp-Kandersteg;
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Sulwald-Grütschalp.