I have gone to the beautiful area of Lauterbrunnen and Mürren for 2 years in a row, for about a week of hiking, including sleeping in huts every now and then. Awesome!!!
I am now planning on going back, but also want to discover the Griesalp area a bit. My 'home base' will remain Mürren but I plan on taking the train & bus from there to Griesalp. I plan on doing the hike up to Gspaltenhornhut (I think it is quite short, around 4 hours), sleeping there and the next day hiking back down to Griesalp. I am debating if I should stay an extra night in Griesalp, before taking the train back to Mürren. I wonder if there are other good hikes in the Griesalp area , that are around 3 to 5 hours long, after which I would return to Mürren.
Many thanks for any comments!
Posted by
New York, NY
1586 posts
Monica - Here is another great hike around Griesalp.
Murren to Griesalp via the Sefinenfurgge - The distance is 10.4 miles (One Way).
This splendid hike over the Sefinenfurgge, the second highest pass on the Alpine Pass Route, enjoys impressive views of the high peaks towering above the Lauterbrunnental, Sefinental and Kiental valleys.
Posted by
OP
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
10 posts
Hi Rejean
Thanks for your comment! The hike you mention is definately in my plans one day, probably the summer of 2021. I have already read a lot about it! For my 2020 trip, I am not able to go in July, and in late June I am told that pass via the Sefinenfurgge will be closed because of too much snow. So because of this, I will start the hike to the Gspaltenhornhut from Griesalp, and return to Griesalp the next day. I am trying to figure out if I should sleep in Griesalp one more night.
Kind regards!
Posted by
New York, NY
1586 posts
I think one overnight in Griesalp is sufficient. You can utilize your time more efficiently by exploring other regions in Berner Oberland.
Bon Voyage!
Posted by
OP
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
10 posts
Merci! Appreciate your advice!
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OP
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
10 posts
Hi Tipungwulti, Thanks for your comment. I can imagine that it must indeed be spectacular. However, I will be traveling in late June and so this trail will most likely still be closed due to snow. It is a good incentive for me to plan to come back in 2021, in July!