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ROUTE 8

Meiringen (595m) – Schwarzwaldalp (1458m) – Grosse Scheidegg (1962m) – Grindelwald (1034m)

This is the classic walker’s route to Grindelwald; a trek that’s well worth tackling, either in its entirety or, if you consider the distance too far for one day, by breaking the journey with an overnight spent at some midway point (several gasthofs are passed en route). Alternatively you could take the bus to Rosenlaui or Schwarzwaldalp and walk from there. The whole route between Meiringen and Grindelwald is served by bus, so with several halts along the way, it’s perfectly feasible to cut the walk short at almost any given point, should the weather turn bad or you become too tired to continue.

Follow Route 7 as far as Gschwantenmad, where you have two routes to choose from on the way to Schwarzwaldalp. The first continues (as per Route 7) to Rosenlaui, wanders on towards the Glescherschlucht glacier gorge, then swings to the right above the road. Shortly before reaching Schwarzwaldalp (1454m; 45–50mins from Rosenlaui) the path forks by a bridge. For refreshment or accommodation cross the bridge to Hotel Chalet Schwarzwaldalp (beds & dorm places Tel 033 971 35 15 www.schwarzwaldalp.ch), otherwise remain left of the stream and continue ahead.

Alternative Route: Gschwantenmad to Schwarzwaldalp