Hiking

Three female hikers are out and about on the green meadow near Sulwald. In the distance, the mountain panorama stretches between the clouds.
All hikes

Deep blue mountain lakes, lush green Alpine meadows, white mountain peaks – unrivalled scenery. Every hike in the Jungfrau Region is an unforgettable experience.

Hike above the sea of fog in Mürren. The view of the mountain panorama with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau behind the sea of fog is breathtakingly beautiful. The signposts provide orientation.
STATUS OF FACILITIES

Mountain railways and hiking trails

Make sure that nothing will spoil your hiking fun by checking the status of the facilities and hiking trails in advance.

Status of installations and hiking trails
DESTINATION: MOUNTAIN LAKE

From the Grauseeli to the Gelmersee

They say it’s about the journey, not the destination, but if you want a spectacular destination anyway, you’re in luck: many hikes in the Jungfrau Region end at a stunning mountain lake. Each one is more beautiful than the last.

Hike with dog at Grauseeli. The snow-covered mountain panorama with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau stretches out in the background.
The Lütschine flows through the Lauterbrunnen valley. A house is surrounded by trees and steep rock faces.
UNESCO World Heritage

Hiking in the Jungfrau Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the Alps. The hike to the Oberhornsee features unique scenery and fascinating surroundings. The route winds gently uphill from Stechelberg and through the forest towards Trachsellauenen. But once you get to the Alpine hotel, it starts to get steeper. The next inn will come into view once you’ve gained 500 metres in elevation. Finally, the last leg from the Obersteinberg will take you over open country to the Oberhornsee. The view of the steep and partly icy north faces of the Grosshorn and Mittaghorn is stunningly beautiful.

To the hike
Famous hikers

From Goethe to Tolkien

Poems by Johan Wolfgang von Goethe and Lord Byron and a famous sketch by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy were all created in the Jungfrau Region. Even J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of “The Lord of the Rings”, drew inspiration from the Bernese Oberland when he was young. The Jungfrau Region also served as a template for a fictional landscape in Star Wars.

The small lake on the Schwarzwaldalp reflects the slightly overcast sky. The landscape is a beautiful green and the view stretches far into the horizon.