It is a tough, challenging hike up to Schilthorn
. From Mürren, it is 13 km one way with 1700 meters of elevation gain. But the views along the way are unbelievable. Plus, it’s free, since you don’t have to pay to ride the cable car.
How long does it take to visit Schilthorn?
Allow
at least an hour
to visit the top of the Schilthorn. This does not include the time to get there. The Schilthorn is 2970 m high.
How do you get to Schilthorn?
Interlaken is easily reached by rail, either via Basel – Bern – Spiez or via Lucerne over the Brünig Pass
. Change trains at Interlaken Ost for Lauterbrunnen, where a postbus takes you to the valley station of the Schilthorn aerial cableway in Stechelberg. The aerial cableway to Mürren departs every 30 minutes.
How much does it cost to go to Piz Gloria?
| Individual travellers incl. afternoon platter Stechelberg – Schilthorn return Mürren – Schilthorn return | Adults 115.00 97.00 | Swiss Half Fare Card 79.00 71.00 | GA travelcard 71.00 71.00 | Children (6 – 15 years) 63.00 55.00 |
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Is Schilthorn free with Swiss Pass?
Schilthorn covered by Swiss Travel Pass from 2018.
As of January 2018,
holders of a Swiss Travel Pass enjoy the drive up to Schilthorn free of charge
!
Which mountain peak can be seen from Schilthorn?
Facts About Schilthorn
At 2,970 meters (9,744 feet), Schilthorn is one of the tallest mountains in the Bernese Alps. From the peak, you can see
Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger, as well as Titlis, Mont Blanc, and even the Vosges Mountains in France
(on a clear day).
Is Schilthorn open in December?
The Schilthorn is open year round except for the period 25 to 29 April, 2022 and
14 November to 9 December, 2022
when scheduled maintenance will take place on the cableway.
In which country is the Schilthorn mountain?
| Schilthorn | Schilthorn Location in Switzerland | Location Bernese Oberland, Switzerland | Parent range Bernese Alps |
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How do I get to thrill walk Birg?
Ride one stop down to Birg and follow signs to the “Thrill Walk.”
The thrill walk descends metal stairs below the restaurant onto a walkway built into the side of the cliff.
What mountain is Mürren on?
Mürren, Alpine village, Bern canton, south central Switzerland, situated high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the
Bernese Oberland (highland)
, opposite the Jungfrau (13,642 ft [4,158 m]). It is the highest village in the canton (elevation 5,450 ft) that is inhabited all the year round.
What is the name of the James Bond movie filmed at the Schilthorn?
For the last 50 years, Schilthorn Cableway has pursued a strategy that focuses on the unrivalled mountain landscape and the mystique surrounding James Bond. The scenes for the iconic movie
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
were shot on the Schilthorn between 21 October 1968 and 17 May 1969.
How do I get to Birg from Lauterbrunnen?
There is no direct connection from Lauterbrunnen to Birg. However, you can
take the line 141 bus to Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn, take the walk to Mürren, then take the gondola to Birg
. Alternatively, you can take the walk to Birg.
How do I get from Interlaken to Schilthorn?
From Interlaken, it takes about 90 minutes to reach the Schilthorn, depending on the route. Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen can be reached
by train and by car
. Stechelberg can be reached by bus and car. The rest of the area is only accessible by train or cable car.
How do I get from Jungfrau to Interlaken?
- Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald Terminal.
- Take the gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher.
- Take the funicular from Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch.
How do I get from Mürren to gimmelwald?
The quickest way to get from Mürren to Gimmelwald (Station) is to
taxi
which costs SFr 21 – SFr 26 and takes 6 min.
Is schilthorn free with Swiss Pass 2022?
Travel to the summit of the Schilthorn is not fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass however a generous discount applies
. Passholders travelling from Stechelberg receive a 50% discount and Passholders travelling from Lauterbrunnen via Grutschalp receive slightly more than 50% off.
Does Swiss Pass cover cable cars?
Swiss Travel Pass is great for trains, buses and boats, but when it comes to cable cars,
most are only partially covered, or not covered at all
. Enjoy the trip!
Is gimmelwald and Grindelwald the same?
Expert Tip: Know that Gimmelwald and Grindelwald are
TWO DIFFERENT places
– each on the opposite side of the Lauterbrunnen Valley (read more about Lauterbrunnen Here).
What mountain is Piz Gloria on?
| Piz Gloria | Renovated 1990 | Height 2,970 metres (9,740 ft) | Dimensions | Diameter 15 metres (49 ft) |
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How high is Jungfrau Switzerland?
13,642′
Is James Bond Swiss?
James Bond is actually
half Swiss
, his mother Monique Delacroix being from Canton Vaud. Presumably this is why he speaks fluent French. This is also probably why Switzerland crops up so frequently in the books and films.
Can you ski Schilthorn?
Stretching out between 1600 and almost 3,000 metres above sea level, Mürren-Schilthorn is the Bernese Oberland’s highest ski resort. Its altitude makes the area particularly snow sure, with
winter sports operations in the upper Birg-Schilthorn section until the end of April
.
Does Schilthorn have snow?
Snow is not guaranteed all year at Schilthorn but I expect it will still have snow when you’re there
. Your hotel tv may have live cameras from Schilthorn and Jungfraujoch (not sure where you’re staying). You will be able to see the tv pics before boarding the cable car as a final check.
Can you ski down Piz Gloria?
2. Re: Ski Down from Piz Gloria?
It’s possible
but as mentioned above it’s not for beginners.
How do I get from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren?- From Lauterbrunnen, you can take the cableway to Grütschalp. Then change to the narrow gauge train to Mürren BLM, the train station in the north of the village. …
- From Stechelberg, you can take the cableway up to Mürren, with a change in Gimmelwald.
How do I get to Jungfraujoch?
The only way to get to Jungfraujoch is
by train
.
You have to switch trains at Kleine Scheidegg, where you hop on the luxury Jungfraujoch Railway train for the last part of the journey. You can visit Jungfraujoch on your own – just make sure to book a train ticket in advance, especially if visiting in the high season.
