Can you hike from Grindelwald to First?

Can you hike from Grindelwald to First? The hike to First, which is a cable car station located partway up the slope from Grindelwald, is a steep and challenging hike with fantastic views along the trail and at the top.

How do you get around Grindelwald?

A local bus service can get you to nearby destinations. The gondola lift to M?nnlichen departs a few hundred meters west of Grund station. The gondola lift to First begins about ten minutes` walk east of Grindelwald station, while the cable car to Pfingstegg is about fifteen minutes` walk east of Grindelwald station.

What is the difference between Grindelwald and Grindelwald First?

Grindelwald First is a mountain on the north side of Grindelwald village. It is one of the most popular attractions in the area and offers spectacular views of the Swiss Alps from its peak.

Can you walk from Grindelwald to First?

You do however need to buy a cable car ticket to reach First mountain station, or hike up from Grindelwald to First. The trail is via the Eiger Ultra Trail and is a pretty much straight uphill hike for 7.4 km.

How long is the cable car ride from Grindelwald to first?

On the sunny side of the Grindelwald valley, the gondola lift runs from the glacier village of Grindelwald towards First, at 2168 m above sea level. During the 25-minute ride you're guaranteed a breathtaking view of the mountain landscape.

Can I do Interlaken and Grindelwald in one day?

TIP: If you only have one day for Interlaken and don't know where to start or don't feel like planning everything, there are also nice day tours that you can consider instead. The most popular tours depart either from Zurich or from Lucerne and visit Interlaken and Grindelwald on the same day.

How do I get from Grindelwald to Grindelwald First?

How can I get to Grindelwald-First? A. The only way to access Grindelwald-First is by cable car from the Grindelwald valley station. You can either get to the station directly by car or take a train to Grindelwald main station and then walk along Dorfsrasse to get there.

Is Grindelwald First cliff walk free?

Tickets to the First Cliff walk in Grindelwald The good thing is there is no entrance fee to walk the Cliff Walk because it is sponsored by Tissot. You do however need to buy a cable car ticket to reach First mountain station, or hike up from Grindelwald to First.

Which is better Grindelwald or Jungfraujoch first?

First is more for fun and adventure while Jungfrau is about seeing and touching snow and glacier abd to get an impression of the swiss alps. It depends on what you're up to... Both trips on the same day can be stressful, if you want to do them on the same day, you should go first to First.

Can I do Grindelwald First and Jungfraujoch in one day?

It's a longer journey but you can get on the first train to Jungfraujoch. You will travel from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald. From Grindelwald, ride the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher and then the Jungfraubahn to Jungfraujoch. Travel time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Is Grindelwald included in Swiss Pass?

Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard: Your return ticket to the Grindelwald valley station is included in the price.

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