Meeting point
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
Schwarzhorn Hike
1 day
Challenging summit hike
Expansive views over the Bernese Alps
360° panorama
Season:
June October
Departure Times
08:45
OUTDOOR Shop & Café, Grindelwald
Key info
Experienced mountain hiker
Sure-footed and free from vertigo
At least 8 hours of hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
Conquer the Schwarzhorn at 2,928 m above sea level and enjoy an unparalleled panorama of the Bernese Alps.
From gentle alpine meadows to rocky ridges: the path to the Schwarzhorn offers many facets. A varied ascent that reveals more impressive views with each meter climbed. At the summit, an unforgettable panorama awaits. Summit happiness guaranteed!
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
10 km
Ascent
+1000 m
Descent
-1200 m
Walking time
7-8 hrs
Arrival
Take the gondola up to First at 2,165 m above sea level.
Ascent
We hike leisurely down to Distelboden. The first meters of elevation gain lead over gentle alpine meadows to Chrinnenboden (2,259 m above sea level). After that, the terrain becomes rockier, the path narrower and more demanding. We ascend in switchbacks to the Schwarzhorn shoulder, where we take a short break. Then we continue along the ridge to the summit of the Schwarzhorn at 2,928 m above sea level.
Summit
Up here, we are greeted with an impressive panoramic view of the Bernese Alps and the deeply carved valleys.
Descent
After a well-deserved break, we descend the same way. At Chrinnenboden, we take the path to Grosse Scheidegg, from where the bus takes us back to the valley.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced hiking guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Footwear
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Trekking pole (optional)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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