Schynige Platte to First
The classic ridge walk with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in view for most of the day. Start early: the first train up is the least crowded, and the Faulhorn terrace empties after noon.
Read the notesWalking the Bernese Oberland, one valley at a time
A personal log of day hikes and hut-to-hut routes around Interlaken, Grindelwald and the Lauterbrunnen valley. Updated when the weather allows.
Oeschinensee loop
A short loop above the lake with a long lunch stop. In October the larches turn and the crowds are gone. The descent on the west side is steep after rain.
Read the notesLobhornhütte from Isenfluh
Quiet trail, one exposed section near the Sulsseewli, and the best view of the Lauterbrunnen wall I know. The hut serves soup until four.
Read the notesSeason notes
Most routes above 2000 m hold snow into June. Cable cars run reduced schedules between the seasons; check the day before. Thunderstorms build after two in the afternoon through July and August, so plan the exposed parts for the morning.