Hiking to Bachalpsee from Grindelwald First

9 Highlights at Bachalpsee

• The starting point for the hike is the mountain station at Grindelwald First. From here, you'll have a stunning view of the surrounding mountain landscape.
• Bachalpsee is a beautiful, crystal-clear glacial lake. Here you can relax and enjoy the impressive views after an exhausting hike.
• The entire hiking route takes you through an impressive mountain landscape. You'll encounter fantastic views of the surrounding nature all along the way.
• The hiking trail is very diverse, offering something new to discover at every turn. There are steep ascents, flat sections, and lovely viewpoints.
• Along the way, there are several opportunities to refuel or take a break. In the mountain huts, you can try typical Swiss dishes and recharge for the next leg of your hike.
• You’ll get a perfect view of the Finsteraarhorn, the highest mountain in the Bernese Alps, standing at 4,274 meters.
• If you're interested in alpine flora, you can admire many different species of flowers here.
• After a strenuous hike, Bachalpsee offers the perfect opportunity to cool down.
• After a tiring day full of exploration and insights, you can look forward to the ride back to the valley, where you can relax. There, you can treat yourself at the cozy restaurant Barry's in Grindelwald with a delicious cheese fondue.

What to Expect at Bachalpsee

A true adventure awaits you at Bachalpsee. This breathtaking spot is a must-visit for all nature lovers and hikers.

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• At Bachalpsee itself, you can relax and cool off in the clear waters or enjoy the view.

• Bachalpsee is a fantastic place to grill.

Hikes at Bachalpsee

There are several hiking trails around Bachalpsee. Here, we introduce you to two of them.

Grindelwald First – Bachalpsee – Faulhorn – Bussalp

If you take the pack trail behind the lake, you'll pass two shelters and eventually reach Gassenboden. A few turns further up is the traditional Faulhorn Mountain Hotel. While the hotel is closed in winter, you have the option to try out the longest toboggan run in Europe at 15 km. If there's enough snow, you can sled all the way down to Grindelwald via “Big Pintenfritz.”

• Toboggan Ticket Grindelwald First

If a toboggan ride isn’t on your to-do list, you can take the steep descent back via Gassenboden. You'll need to push through the wide alpine basin of Bussalp until you reach Oberläger, which is the final stop for the Bussalp postal bus. From there, you can take the bus back to Grindelwald.

Grindelwald First – Bachalpsee – Waldspitz – Bort

If you want to hike further, you can take the route to Waldspitz and Bort. This trail takes you through a true paradise of colorful flowers to Bachläger. More than 60 types of flowers line the path, and you’ll walk along narrow trails through unique landscapes. The view of the Grindelwald Glacier, Wetterhorn, and Eiger North Face is especially impressive here.

From Bachläger, you can reach Waldspitz in another 20 minutes. Just below the restaurant, turn onto the steep but beautiful path winding through the forest. After another 40 minutes, you’ll arrive at the middle station Bort of the Firstbahn. Here, you can decide whether to head down to Grindelwald or continue hiking. When you’ve finally had enough of hiking, there are two options: the Firstbahn or the Trottibike. This way, you can cover the distance in no time and without any effort.

As you can see, Bachalpsee is a great and easy to reach destination from Grindelwald First.