An 8-day guided hiking tour through the Bernese Oberland, covering seven days on foot across some of Switzerland's most iconic alpine terrain. The trip is based across four different villages—Grindelwald, Wengen, Mürren, and Kandersteg—moving between them by cogwheel train and cable car. Daily distances range from 7 to 12 km (4.5 to 7.5 mi), with elevation gain generally kept between 400 and 600 m (1,300 and 1,970 ft). Breakfasts and most lunches are included; dinners from Day 2 onward are on your own, giving flexibility to explore each village's restaurants independently.
Arrive in Grindelwald in the afternoon and check into the hotel. A transfer from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald is included if needed. Once everyone is settled, we meet for a welcome drink and a briefing before sitting down together for the first dinner of the trip.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel, Grindelwald
We take the Firstbahn gondola from Grindelwald up to First, then set off on a hike through the Reeti area with sweeping views over the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau at every turn. The route passes the Bachalpsee, one of the most photographed mountain lakes in Switzerland, sitting in a wide plateau with the big peaks reflected in its water. A picnic lunch at the top rounds off the morning before we head back down.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
Hiking: 11.5 km (7 mi)
Elevation: +590 m (+1,935 ft) / -590 m (-1,935 ft)
Accommodation: 3-star hotel, Grindelwald
We board the cogwheel train from Grindelwald up to Kleine Scheidegg, the iconic mountain pass that sits directly beneath the Eiger’s north face. From there, we hike down to the car-free village of Wengen, following trails through alpine meadows, traditional Swiss farms, and forest with the Lauterbrunnen Valley gradually opening up below. A picnic lunch is included for the trail.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
Hiking: 8 km (5 mi)
Elevation: +30 m (+100 ft) / -800 m (-2,625 ft)
Accommodation: 3-star hotel, Wengen
A cable car from Wengen takes us up to Männlichen, a long plateau ridge with uninterrupted views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. We follow the ridge trail through flower-filled meadows and along panoramic paths, with some of the finest mountain scenery in Switzerland on every side. Picnic lunch on the trail before heading back down to Wengen for the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
Hiking: 7 km (4.5 mi)
Elevation: +600 m (+1,970 ft) / -600 m (-1,970 ft)
Accommodation: 3-star hotel, Wengen
We transfer from Wengen to Mürren and take the cable car up to the Schilthorn summit at 2,970 m (9,744 ft), with a guided visit and 360° views stretching across the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and dozens of surrounding peaks. After time at the summit, we descend either by cable car or on foot via the mountain trails. The afternoon is free to explore Mürren at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-star hotel, Mürren
Setting out directly from the car-free village of Mürren, we hike up to Allmendhubel through alpine meadows and traditional mountain scenery. Views over the Lauterbrunnen Valley expand with every step, and the panoramic terrace at the top makes for a good spot to stop for a picnic lunch before the descent back into the village.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
Hiking: 9.65 km (6 mi)
Elevation: +430 m (+1,410 ft) / -765 m (-2,510 ft)
Accommodation: 3-star hotel, Mürren
We descend from Mürren by cable car into the Lauterbrunnen Valley and transfer to Kandersteg, where the trail leads toward the Oeschinensee—one of Switzerland’s most spectacular alpine lakes, its turquoise water set beneath sheer limestone cliffs and glaciated peaks within the UNESCO-listed Blüemlisalp massif. We stop for a picnic lunch by the lakeshore before the afternoon is yours to continue on the trails or simply sit by the water.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
Hiking: 12 km (7.5 mi)
Elevation: +580 m (+1,903 ft) / -580 m (-1,903 ft)
Accommodation: 3-star hotel, Kandersteg
End of the trip after breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
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In order to join this Bernese Oberland hiking tour, great fitness is required, along with comfort hiking in mountain terrain.
The most you’ll cover in a day is 12 km (7.5 mi), with up to 600 m (1,970 ft) of elevation gain. Most days are moderate in effort, with well-maintained trails and gondola or train access to the higher starting points—so the climbs are real but never extreme. That said, you’ll be hiking on consecutive days, so solid base fitness and comfortable footwear matter.
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Group sizes and pricing
Bernese Oberland hiking adventures can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
The price for this Bernese Oberland hiking adventure is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is required—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout. Also, if your group has an odd number of people (e.g., 3 or 5 people), adding the single occupancy option is mandatory as well.
The starting point of your Bernese Oberland hiking tour is Grindelwald, Switzerland. Most people fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH)—group airport transfers from Zurich are included in the price. If joining independently, please aim to arrive in time for the welcome briefing and dinner on Day 1.
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