Is there a store in Basel, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, or Murren where I can purchase topo maps for hiking in the Bernese-Oberland? We plan to hike from First, Wengen, and Murren (weather permitting).
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17418 posts
I am a serious map nerd and never hike in the Cascades or other US mountains without a topo map. But honestly, in Switzerland you may do just fine without. The tourist offices have maps that show the trails and routes, and the trails are well- marked. I always bought the 1-:25000 topo maps for the region where we would be hiking--- and then never used them.
Posted by
OP
Seattle
7 posts
Lola thank you. Sounds like good advice.
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
They are easy to find in stores when you get there.
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General hiking maps are available locally. More detailed maps are available from Schweizer Wanderwege. Maps #254T and #264T cover the whole area on both sides of the valley. http://www.swisstopo.admin.ch/internet/swisstopo/de/home/products/maps/leisure/hiking/hiking_50.html
For hiking choices get a copy of Kev Reynolds book "The Bernese Alps: A Walker's Guide" http://www.amazon.com/bernese-alps-walkers-guide/dp/1852844515. It contains all the information you will need for hiking in the Lauterbrunnental area.