2 1/2 days in the area at the end of July 2026. We will be arriving in Wilderswil from Zurich early in the day. Trying to organize the things that we most want to see and do and looking for some logistical input. Any input is greatly appreciated!
Day 1: Brienz- Arrive from Zurich to Wilderswil early and drop bags. Train to Brienz and bus to Axalp-Hinterburgseeli Trail. Back to Brienz before last bus for 1700 hour to wander through town and then back to Wilderswil
Day 2: Looking for input here. Would like to do any combo of the following things but unsure which are best to combine due to proximity knowing that it will be a long day and a number of transportation transfers. I have already looked and am aware of distance and ease of each trail. Mannlichen-Kleine Scheidegg Trail, Schynige Platte Ridge Trail, First to Lake Bachalpsee
Day 3: Lauterbrunnen valley floor, North Face Trail. Maybe rent e bikes from Imboden? Enjoy the towns - Lauterbrunnen, Murren, Gimmelwald
Day 4: Leave for Zurich with a stop in Bern for a half day
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Not knowing anything about the hike for your day one itinerary, I’d simply replace your day one with day two and three stuff. All your time should be spent in the alps. Murren, Gimmelwald, wengen (and lauterbrunnen, to a lesser extent).
You’d be surprised how much time you’ll spend on those hikes just looking at the views. Get lunch (sandwiches) from the supermarket, and explore.
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Switzerland
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I haven’t done the Axalp hike, but it has been on my list, it looks so beautiful. Hope you enjoy it!
You could combine Schynige Platte (morning) with North Face trail (afternoon) exploring Mürren and Gimmelwald into the early evening.
First - Bachalpsee (morning) then take gondola up from Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen to walk to Kleine Scheidegg. Train down to Wengen then Lauterbrunnen to explore the valley.
You could switch these around depending on your energy level after your morning hike. As you know the Männlichen - Kleine Scheidegg is the easiest on your list. Bachalpsee gets super busy, that is why I would do it in the morning - I have also had good success with the lake being calm and thus reflecting the mountains at that time of day. I think that Schynige Platte too would be more enjoyable in the morning (first train up) to beat the crowds.
Here is a really helpful map to get an overview of the area
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Minneapolis
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Schynige Platte will have more hike options and wild flowers vs Mannlichen-Kleine Scheidegg