Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen

This hike in the Jungfrau region links two of the most iconic places in the region: Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. While both villages attract plenty of tourists, this trail offers a quieter way to enjoy the Jungfrau region’s scenery. This hike allows you to escape the crowds and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Jungfrau region.

The journey starts in Grindelwald. We are going to walk towards the Kleine Scheidegg station. The trail is quite easy, graded T1, but it’s continuously ascending through pasture and farms. We start seeing the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from the first part of the hike.

Once you reach the Kleine Scheidegg station, you will be able to decide whether you want to continue the hike towards Lauterbrunnen or not. The remaining part of the hike is mostly downhill. If you decide to stop, you can either stay directly at the “Hotel Bellevue des Alpes” or take the train back to either Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen.

After Kleine Scheidegg, the trail goes through more pastures. The surrounding landscape full of mountains is truly magical. I really like the colors in autumn. The grass turns yellow/orange, and the peaks are covered in snow. After a while, you will start descending into the Lauterbrunnen valley. The path through the forest is not the most exciting part of the hike. Seeing the Lauterbrunnen valley at the end is really rewarding. We get to see the dramatic cliffs and the famous waterfalls. The hike ends at the train station.

Logistics

You will have to travel to Interlaken Ost, then take the train to Grindelwald. Beware, two trains are on the same platform. Make sure you are on the correct one. On the way back, you will start from the Lauterbrunnen station.