First Cliff Walk (Grindelwald) – Bachalpsee loop from Berggasthaus First

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Grindelwald

First Cliff Walk (Grindelwald) – Bachalpsee loop from Berggasthaus First

Hard

5.0

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hikers

First Cliff Walk (Grindelwald) – Bachalpsee loop from Berggasthaus First

05:16

11.5km

690m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.61 km for 310 m

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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155 m

First Cliff Walk (Grindelwald)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice area with wonderful views.

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546 m

Bench With Mountain View

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Bench with a wonderful view

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968 m

Distelboden

Highlight • Trail

Here the mountain hikes and the alpine trail to the Schwarzhorn branch off

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3.27 km

Schwarzenberg Junction

Highlight • Trail

To the left of the rock is the Schwarzhorn via ferrata

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3.56 km

Start of Schwarzhorn Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

Here begins the via ferrata towards Schwarzhorn

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8.47 km

Bachalpsee

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful mountain lake! Reachable in an hour for everyone! Don't forget warm clothes, there's always a fresh wind blowing here.

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9.91 km

Bachergummi

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The rubber hut lies at an altitude of 2262 m above sea level. M. The door is half-open, the room dark, a sign on the wall: "This hut serves as a shelter for tired or exhausted hikers in bad weather."

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10.1 km

Wildflower Diversity in the Oberland Region

Highlight • Natural

Anyone interested in flowers will get their money's worth here!

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10.6 km

Viewpoint

11.5 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

3.14 km

1.55 km

577 m

460 m

Surfaces

8.25 km

1.99 km

523 m

420 m

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,590 m)

Lowest point (2,070 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

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Comments

August 17, 2025,First - Grossi Chrinne - Wildgärst - Bachalpsee

For once, on a Sunday in Grindelwald... but who wants to deny the great Viking Ragnar Lothbrok a wish? 😂.
While it wasn't sunny all day, there were still plenty of great impressions and unique moments in nature.

The photos aren't in the right order... for whatever reason 🤔.

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July 7, 2023,First - Wildgärst - Bachalpsee - First

Actually there is nothing more to say apart from WOW.

Nevertheless, it is still worth mentioning that KM2 to KM4 is a T4. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are a must. But it is well secured with cables and steps. There are still a lot of snow fields at the moment. Can be easily crossed with hiking sticks, just …

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