Grindelwald to Bäregg: Bernese Oberland, Jungfrau Region
A new favorite hike in this region! From Grindelwald valley, the climbing starts right away - and doesn’t end until you reach the Berghaus Bäregg at 1774 meters. The initial forest section is steep, but once you emerge the views really make all the sweat worth it. The trail winds up above the Gletscherschlucht (canyon), and the setting is really spectacular: waterfalls spouting from the mountainside, snowy peaks, and glaciers. It’s incredibly epic. There are no areas of true exposure, but there are some part of the Pfingstegg-Baregg stretch that made me a bit nervous. I mean, you’d have to try really hard (or stumble really bad) to actually fall off the cliff - but let’s just say you want to watch your step.
You can shorten this hike by taking the Pfingsteggbahn, but that would make it a pretty short hike. Grindelwald is pretty far for a day trip, so when we make the trek to this area, we like to make sure we are getting in a substantial hike!
Start/End: Grindelwald
Basic Route: Grindelwald - Pfingstegg - Baregg - Pfingstegg - Grindelwald
Length and Rating: Challenging. 12 km, 800 meters ascent/descent, 3-4 hours.
