Ticket steepest Postbus ride Griesalp from Reichenbach return

From Reichenbach im Kandertal, the Postbus line 220 takes you via the Scharnachtal valley to Kiental. Up to this point, it overcomes 250 of the 800 meters of ascent to Griesalp.

It then becomes really steep with a gradient of up to 28% between Tschingel (Kiental) and Griesalp, which lies at 1408 m above sea level. The steep part of the road is one-way and very narrow. the Postbus negotiates 20 hairpin bends with precision.

You can get off at any stop along the way and enjoy the view or hiking routes individually. In this case, check the timetable so that you know when to be ready at the stop for the next Postbus.

Route:

• Reichenbach i.K., railroad station (start and finish)
• Reichenbach i. K., Bären
• Scharnachtal, stop
• Scharnachtal, Viesen
• Scharnachtal, schoolhouse
• Scharnachtal, Gasse
• Scharnachtal, Lengacher house
• Scharnachtal, Schüelis
• Kiental, Rufenen
• Kiental, Schönegg
• Kiental, village
• Kiental, Ramslauenen
• Kiental, Loosplattenalp
• Kiental, Abzw. Spiggengrund
• Kiental, Faulbrunni
• Kiental, Rest. Alpenruhe
• Kiental, Tschingel
• Pochtenalp, turn-off Waldrand
• Griesalp, Kurhaus (destination and start for the return journey)

The post bus takes 0:47 hours each way.

Practical information:

• Suitable for wheelchairs to a limited extent
• Suitable for baby carriages and dogs

Griesalp has a large network of easy to challenging hiking trails. It lies in a beautiful alpine cultural landscape, which is part of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site in the rear Kiental valley. Along the way you will find a number of simple mountain inns that are personally run by the owners.

A beautiful half-day hike leads along the Alpine farming and nature trail in the Kiental valley. It contains a number of informative information boards and starts directly at the Postbus stop at the Kurhaus. There are two stages, which take 2 and 4.5 hours respectively. The shorter section can also be walked in bad weather without any problems.

You could make a stop at Tschingel and continue on the next Postbus. On the one hand, the view of the winding Postbus from the outside is worthwhile. Secondly, the Tschingelsee is worth a closer look. It was formed by a large mudslide and consists of changing gravel beds, small lakes and rivulets.

• The Postbuses are generally equipped for the transportation of wheelchairs. The door for wheelchair access has a corresponding symbol.
• The Postbus between Reichenbach i.K. and Griesalp does not have an integrated lift. We therefore recommend that you book your wheelchair in advance by calling 0800 007 102.

• Small dogs up to 30 cm are free of charge if they remain in a transport container for the entire journey. This must be pushed under your seat.
• Dogs without a container and all dogs over 30 cm shoulder height require a valid dog ticket: half the price of 2nd class or the minimum fare (Dog Day Pass, Dog Pass). They must sit under the seat so that the passageway is not blocked for other passengers.

• Please check the timetable on the day of travel via the SBB website or app
• Bicycles cannot be taken on board
• Pre-registration wheelchair 0800 007 102 (at least 2:00 hours in advance)