Where To Hike In Lauterbrunnen?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Tanzbodeli. Distance: 7.7 – 8.6 miles (One Way) …
  • First to Schynige Platte. Distance: 10.2 miles (One Way) …
  • Mannlichen to Wengen. …
  • Sefinenfurgge Pass. …
  • Murren to Griesalp via the Sefinenfurgge. …
  • Lauterbrunnen to Trummelbach Falls. …
  • Panoramaweg: Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. …
  • Obersteinberg Loop.

How much time do you need in Lauterbrunnen?

This stunning destination is the gateway to the Jungfrau Region and it’s often referred to as The Valley Of 72 Waterfalls. I have visited Lauterbrunnen on two separate occasions, once in winter and the other in summer, and I recommend spending at least

2-3 days

in this region to make the most out of your visit.

Where is the Valley of 72 waterfalls?

The Valley of 72 Waterfalls:

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

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What can you do in Lauterbrunnen in one day?

  1. Lauterbrunnen. take a train from Interlaken (30 mins)
  2. Grutschalp. take gondola from Lauterbrunnen (5 minutes)
  3. Murren. Hike from Grutschalp (1 hour)
  4. Birg. Gondola from Murren (15 minutes)
  5. Schilthorn. Gondola from Birg (5 min)
  6. Gimmelwald. …
  7. Stechelberg. …
  8. Hike to Trummelbach Falls (30 minutes)

How do you get to Lauterbrunnen from Murren?

  1. 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. …
  2. From Stechelberg, you can take the cableway up to Mürren, with a change in Gimmelwald.

Is it better to stay in Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald?


Grindelwald is better for day 1 and Lauterbrunnen better for day 4

. Both towns are equal location-wise for day 2 and 3 though. Perhaps base it on a hotel you find and like? ???? Grindelwald is larger and more commercial than Lauterbrunnen ( or Wengen or Mürren).

What is the best time to visit Lauterbrunnen?

The best time to visit Lauterbrunnen is

May-June

During the warmer months, temperatures in Lauterbrunnen can rise to a maximum of 18°C (65°F). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -12°C (10°F).

What is Lauterbrunnen known for?

Lauterbrunnen is actually known as the ‘

Valley of 72 Waterfalls

‘. There are several small trails and hikes within the valley to Staubbach Falls and Trummelbach Falls, which I go into detail about later in this blog post.

What town in Switzerland has a waterfall?

In

Lauterbrunnen

, you’ll see waterfalls galore, snowy peaks, and clouds so close you could almost reach out and touch them. When you envision Switzerland, you probably think of a place similar to Lauterbrunnen — a mystical land of snow, water, towering trees, and crisp air. You’re right.

How many waterfalls can you spot in Lauterbrunnen?

A total of

72 waterfalls

gush down into the Lauterbrunnen Valley from the vertical cliff faces, some of which are as high as 400m. The roar and rush of these unique natural spectacles accompanies hikers on this picturesque trail from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg.

Where do you fly into for Lauterbrunnen?

What airports are near Lauterbrunnen? The closest airport is

Belp (BRN)

(29.31 mi). Other nearby airports are Lugano (LUG) (62.78 mi), Zurich (ZRH) (67.03 mi), Basel All airports (EAP) (68.43 mi) or Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) (71.04 mi).

Are cars allowed in Lauterbrunnen?

Lauterbrunnen can be reached by train and by car. The area can be explored by train, cableway and on foot.

Most of the region is car-free

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Should I stay in Lauterbrunnen or Interlaken?

You will obviously have come to the area to see the magnificent mountain scenery…so

stay in Lauterbrunnen where you will actually be in the middle of it all

. Interlaken is not in the Alps and is best used as a transport hub. If you should get bored, which you won’t, then Interlaken is only a 2 minute train ride away.

Do you need a car in Lauterbrunnen?


You do not need a car staying at Lauterbrunnen

. If you are staying somewhere a bit further from the station, you can always take a local bus ride.

Which is better Mürren or Wengen?


We prefer Wengen

because we like the views better from there (jaw-dropping), it is slightly larger therefore has more amenities (food stores, restaurants, shopping), is easier to get in and out of so is better as a base, and we think it has more of the quintessential Swiss mountain village “vibe” than does Mürren.

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

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How do I get to Piz Gloria?

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.

Is Grindelwald worth visiting?

Grindelwald-First area has a lot to offer in every season and the scenery here is some of the most beautiful in the whole of Switzerland.

No matter if you are visiting in winter or in summer, Grindelwald-First is definitely worth it

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Should I stay Interlaken or Grindelwald?

Interlaken is a good base if you want to visit the mountains and the lakes in the Bernese Oberland. Grindelwald is a great base if you prefer higher mountains and don’t need the lakes. In Grindelwald, it’s all about the mountains, whereas in Interlaken there are towns, villages, castles, and museums plus the water.

Is it worth staying in Lauterbrunnen?


This small and cosy , typical Swiss village is very nice to visit

. Atmosphere is calm, there is almost no traffic. The houses are wooden and cows are grazing on the lawns, idyllic.. It was beautiful, surrounded by snow capped peaks and small falls, I liked the place very much and thus came again during our trip..

How much snow does Lauterbrunnen Switzerland Get?

The average annual snowfall in Lauterbrunnen is

200 centimetres each year

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Is there snow in Lauterbrunnen in March?

Snowfall. Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Lauterbrunnen,

in March, during 15.7 snowfall days, 238mm (9.37′′) of snow is typically accumulated

. In Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.2 days, and aggregates up to 1508mm (59.37′′) of snow.

Does it snow in Lauterbrunnen in December?


Months with the most snowfall in Lauterbrunnen are January, November and December, with an average 239mm (9.41′′) of accumulated snow

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How expensive is Lauterbrunnen?

The average price of a 7-day trip to Lauterbrunnen is

$2,074 for a solo traveler, $3,725 for a couple, and $6,983 for a family of 4

. Lauterbrunnen hotels range from $88 to $397 per night with an average of $165, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $540 per night for the entire home.

What does Lauterbrunnen mean in English?

A local explanation is that the name Lauterbrunnen means “

many springs

“, using a modern meaning of the word lauter in German; however, this could be an example of a folk etymology.

Why should I visit Lauterbrunnen?

You will NEVER want to leave Lauterbrunnen after visiting in winter. Think skiing, snowboarding, toboggan runs and far too many cross-country skiing trails to count. There’s a reason

winter sport enthusiasts flock to this area every year!

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