Swiss Hiking Tour Wengen to Kanderstegg
Switzerland's Heartland: Eiger, Jungfrau & Moench
Swiss Hiking Tour Wengen to Kanderstegg
Switzerland's Heartland: Fully Supported guided walking tour
A great tour for every member of the family! You are treated to the full spectrum of high-Alpen beauty throughout this walking tour for travelers of all ages; soaring glaciated peaks, hanging valleys, thundering waterfalls, fields of wild flowers and quaint secluded villages. Choose from daily easy to moderate hikes - our tours are designed so that you can choose the route best suited for you. By keeping our groups small we can easily split up between two guides, so that you can enjoy this tour at your pace and time on the trail.
Days 1-2: Pristine Alpine Lakes & Hanging Valleys
Our trail leads into a wild and romantic hanging valley sheared by Kanderfirn glacier. Then historic Gemmipass features serene alpine lakes, pastures filled with wild flowers and splendid distant views of the Alps' highest peaks.
Days 3: Glaciers & Towering Falls
Seemingly dropping from the sky, waterfalls line our path as we ease past the rural Swiss way of life. Our journey continues through a lush nature reserve lines with glaciers and ice-falls.
Days 4-6: The Mightiest of European Alps
Walk amongst the mightiest of Swiss Alps, Eiger, Moench and Jungfrau, and along the trails that have defined the region's fame. The Eiger trail takes us as close as hikers can get to the wall of "The North Face." The camera might as well remain on auto-drive as we enjoy the grandeur of these towering peaks, especially should the sunset cast its orange glow.
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A great tour for every member of the family! You are treated to the full spectrum of high-Alpen beauty throughout this walking tour for travelers of all ages; soaring glaciated peaks, hanging valleys, thundering waterfalls, fields of wild flowers and quaint secluded villages.
After meeting we transfer to our 4-star retreat in the mountain village of Kandersteg. Based on each persons preferred distance and pace, we walk for 2 - 4 hours on mostly flat earthen paths into a wild, unspoiled romantic hanging valley. Surrounded by glaciers, steep mountains and wild creeks we walk through fields dotted with wildflowers, then past sheer cliffs and thundering waterfalls as we follow the Kander stream down through this romantic valley that hovers above Kandersteg. A spa and gourmet dinner awaits us at our lodge.
Lodgings for 2 nights: are at a very quiet and relaxing hotel. Members of the “Silence” hotel
Two options are available; we can take a cable up above Kandersteg to walk through the Arven forest of pine and past small, crystal clear lakes to the vast stunning views along the Gemmi Pass. We are not the first to travel this way from the Canton of Bern into the Canton of Valais; the Romans walked across this mountain range, followed later by pilgrims, soldiers and merchants. Not to mention Lenin, Picasso and Mark Twain who frequently had visited this fascinating pass.
You then have the option of further visiting the village of Kandersteg or a chair lift ride up to the Oeschinen Lake, considered the most beautiful high Alpine lake in Switzerland. The second option would be to spend the entire day hiking high above this lake and loop back to the chair lift for our return to town. Before dinner we visit the “touch and taste” Ricola herb garden, while our chef prepares another delicious five-course menu.
After breakfast we transfer into the Lauterbrunnen Valley, enclosed on three sides by massive Alpen summits, glaciers, waterfalls and vertical granite walls.
Our walk takes us through green pastures of dairy farming and past the quaint chalets situated below the glacial waterfalls within this storybook valley. We walk as far back as time allows, with each step bringing us closer to the glaciers that feed the enormous falls that surround our trail. On our return we visit the Truemmelbach Falls that erupt within the mountain. That is right, inside the mountain is the rare sight of the world famous falls & conclude a perfect day of exploration.
Our ride up to Wengen on a little yellow cog-train commands stunning views of the surrounding hanging valleys en route to our lodgings, a friendly family run hotel within this car-free mountain resort village.
Lodgings for 3 nights we stay in an extremely friendly hotel offering splendid views of the Jungfrau and outstanding cuisine. There is a sauna & wellness center available.
Simply an unforgettable day of walking that embraces the nature that defines Switzerland. Not one of our guests has been able to resist reaching for their cameras during our cog rail transfer up to the starting point of our hike along the “Eiger Trail”.
Along the way you are able to touch the north face of the mountain that represents the ultimate challenge to climbers throughout the world. The beauty is so astounding that one of our guests followed the tradition of kissing the grazing cow’s nose to ensure that he would one day return. Your recollection of this day of extraordinary scenery is sure to be the topic of conversation at your dinner table for years to come.
Today we offer one of our favorite hikes, the Männnlichen Loop which reveals many new angles to the famed trio of peaks, Eiger, Moench & Jungfrau. The stunning view along this ridge trail reveal the unique corners of the valleys below and the layered ranges of the Alpine chain that surround us.
If time allows we may hike down into Grindelwald for a look at another glacier or the ice cave or toward Lauterbrunnen for a visit to the traditional lace-working studio. We should time to return to our quiet village and take it slow and easy within the great high Alp atmosphere of the village. A wonderful farewell dinner ends our final day in this wonderful village.
The following is a list of train schedules for transportation to and from the tour start and end locations. Train departure times and tracks are subject to change, so verify before boarding.
Trains to Kandersteg (tour start) from Zurich: ~2 hour
Departure Track Arrival
Zürich HB 09:00 am 14 Kandersteg 11:05 am
Trains to Kandersteg (tour start) from Luzern: ~2 hour
Departure Track Arrival Track
Luzern HB 08:55 am 13 Bern 10:00 am 3
Bern 10:06 am 6 Kandersteg 11:05 am
Departing your tour:
From Lauterbrunnen to Zurich: ~2 hours (departure every hour)
Day by day summary of highlights & mileages walked
Day 1: Walk 2-3 hour, flat easy grade. Highlights: Secluded hanging valley & Ricola herb garden.
Day 2: Walk 4.5 hours flat terrain that can be extended up to 6 hours by adding an extra 1.5 hr. climb at the beginning or we can offer a more challenging hike that involves 2-3 hrs of climbing. Highlights: High pristine lakes and famous passes.
Day 3: Easy Walk 3 to 4 hrs or moderate 6 hrs: Flat groomed trail with slight, short uphill. Highlights: Sheer walled valley & spectacular waterfalls.
Day 4: Walk 5 hrs/ undulating. Highlights Kleine Scheidegg & Eiger Trails
Day 5: Walk 4-6 hours more groomed undulating trails.
Highlights: Männnlichen Loop: Eiger, Moench and Jungfrau
Day 6: Departure day…Lauterbrunnen train station or as arranged.
KEEP IT PRIVATE ON AN EXISTING TOUR or CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP
If you have at least 6 participants we can keep it private on any of our sheduled tours or on an alternative date (subject to availability). For less than 6, prices may vary and for more than 12 discounts may apply.
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Sometimes a custom trip is participating in one of our exisitng trips on a private basis with a few alterations to trip length, activity level, or adding some side trips. Other times we get to work to create a unique itinerary specific to your groups desires or budget. We then use our expertise to organize a tour especially tailored to your vision.
The first thing we do is get to know you a little. We learn your interests and preferences, find out who’s going and why. Family, friends or associates? Birthday, reunion or corporate retreat? When you speak with our tour designer he/she will work together with you to design a trip that is sure to create great anticipation and excitement for all.
