First-Grosse Scheidegg: the facts
- Hiking time: 1h30
- Difficulty: easy
- Elevation: 1962 – 2166 m
- Distance: 5.8 km
- Terrain: meadows and hills
- Region: Jungfrau Region (Bernese Oberland)
About the trail
The route leads through gently rolling meadows to the pass between Grindelwald and Meiringen: the Grosse Scheidegg. It offers an almost continuous view of the Jungfrau massif, while overlooking the Grindelwald valley on the right.
The Rosenlaui valley between Grosse Scheidegg and Meiringen can be explored on foot too.
Directions and map
How to get to Grindelwald-First
Travel up to Grindelwald-First as explained here.
How to get back from Grosse Scheidegg
Take a bus back to Grindelwald. Or take a bus to Meiringen through the impressive Rosenlaui Valley. If your stamina allows, you can even continue to Meiringen on foot. A bus trip is possible too. Once you’re in Meiringen, get back by train via Brienz and Interlaken for a scenic round trip.
Map of the route from Grindelwald-First to Grosse Scheidegg
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