I will be in Switzerland during early March and would like to walk from Murren down to Gimmelwald. (NOT on the Via Ferrata) Will the trail likely be open and if so, will it still be covered in snow? I do not have hiking boots but will be wearing boots that have soles similar to those found on athletic shoes. Also, how long will the walk take me? Thanks for your help :)
Posted by
Green Bay
20017 posts
Not having done it myself, I can only say that it is shown on the Muerren Ski Map as a purple "Hiking Path". I imagine it would have a packed snow surface, perhaps with a bit of gravel on it?
http://skimap.org/data/1001/1/1301277752.pdf
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
From what I saw last winter, it was plowed. It isn't a trail, it's a road that service vehicles use. Needs to stay open all year.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32701 posts
There's no gravel. It is asphalt all the way, three or 4 people can easily walk side by side.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32701 posts
do they provide the toboggans?
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32701 posts
Maybe even more fun than a sommerrodelbahn? Do they have bells on the front to warn the walkers? Would hiking boots be OK for the walk, or snow boots? Is there anywhere to toboggan down the hill from Almendhubel or Birg?
Posted by
OP
5 posts
Thanks for the info - toboggan it is!