Grindelwald-FirstTop of Adventure
Grindelwald-First,above the valley.
A walkway along the rock face, the Eiger opposite.
Whatawaits you.
From Grindelwald the gondola takes you up the village’s local mountain. At the top the First Cliff Walk runs along the rock face and 45 metres out into the open. If you walk well, continue to the Bachalpsee, which reflects the Wetterhorn and the Schreckhorn.
From the hotelGrindelwald-First · 2,168 m
- From
- Interlaken Ost
- Journey
- 1 h 12 min
- On site
- 3 hours
Why peoplego there.
First Cliff Walk
Along the rock face and onto a walkway, 45 metres out. Those who dare are rewarded with a wide view.
about 20 minutesBachalpsee
A well-built path leads to the lake in less than an hour.
about 2 hours there and backFirst View
Seven perspectives on the ring of peaks of the Bernese Oberland.
about 20 minutesFirst Flyer and Glider
Down the cable at more than 80 kilometres an hour, in winter too.
about 15 minutes eachInformation according to Jungfraubahnen, read on 14 October 2026. Visit the operator’s site
Your routefrom our door.
The Firstbahn has maintenance periods in spring and autumn. The plan checks your days in the timetable. Choose your day, and you will see the journeys as they appear in the public timetable. From the hotel: on foot to Interlaken Ost station, about 400 metres.
- Reading the timetable.
Good toknow.
Is a reservation needed?
Not for the gondola. For the First Flyer, Glider and Mountain Cart the operator offers the Adventure Package.
How demanding is the path to the Bachalpsee?
The path is well built. Sturdy shoes are enough.
Can you eat up there?
Yes, at the Berggasthaus First with its panoramic view.
What does the trip cost, and is a pass worth it?
Interlaken Ost – First and back: CHF 99.60 from 1 May to 31 October 2026, otherwise CHF 95.60. With the Half Fare Card you pay half. Source: jungfrau.ch, price list 14.12.2025 to 12.12.2026, read on 14 October 2026. Jungfrau Travel Pass: included. Berner Oberland Pass: half price. The planner works out whether a pass pays off for your days.
Goes welltogether.
Two destinations that suit this excursion. The planner places them on your days.
Photos: Freddy Amend (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Ryan Gsell (CC BY 2.0) · Blanky75 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands (CC BY 2.0) · Whgler (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Maria Feofilova (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Leonhard Lenz (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons · Grand Beau-Rivage
Place this excursion on one of your days. The planner checks the timetable and shows the route from our door.