Excursions

Current information

Please observe the respective barriers and markings on site. The walk is at your own risk.

A trip to the Grimselwelt in the Bernese Oberland is well worth it!
Whether with family, friends, work colleagues or your club. We have something suitable for all your excursion needs.

Discover the unique landscape with its rugged mountains, picturesque colors, wild waters and great people. The Grimsel and Susten region offers many beautiful hikes and enchanting views.

Family outings
Best-Photo-Spots
Hike Handeck Gelmersee
  2 h | 5 km
500 m | 50 m
Hike Handeck Gelmersee
 MITTEL

The alternative to the Gelmerbahn funicular railway.
Tälli-Gadmen
2 h | 6.0 km
141 m | 691 m
Tälli-Gadmen
 MEDIUM

High-altitude hike from the Tällibahn mountain station below the Gadmerfluh down to the mountain village of Gadmen and back to the Tällibahn.
Oberaargletscher
2 h | 7 km
173 m | 173 m
Oberaargletscher
 EASY

From Berghaus Oberaar, the hike leads over the Oberaar dam to the foot of the Oberaargletscher
Gelmersee circular hike
2 h | 4.7 km
170 m | 170 m
Gelmersee circular hike
 MEDIUM

Hike around the picturesque Gelmersee. From the Gelmerbahn funicular railway mountain station.
Path to the Source of the Aare
Path to the Source of the Aare
 MITTEL

Hike from Meiringen to the Unter- or Oberaargletscher.
Engstlen-Tälli
3 h 10 min| 7.9 km
499 m | 616 m
Engstlen-Tälli
 MEDIUM

The hike promises the ridge crossing over the Sätteli between Tällistock and Sättelistöckleni.
Oberaar Trail
2 h 15 min | 5.7 km
440 m | 345 m
Oberaar Trail
 MITTEL

Wonderful family hike from the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz to the Oberaar.
Sidelhorn-Oberaar ridge hike
3 h 10 min | 6.5 km
681 m | 584 m
Sidelhorn-Oberaar ridge hike
 HEAVY

Circular hike from the Sidelhornbahn mountain station via the Sidelhorn ridge to Oberaar.
Reichenbach Falls
from 1 h | 2.4 km
143 m | 391 m
Reichenbach Falls
 EASY

There are various hiking routes around the Sherlock Holmes crash site.
KriSTALL Guttannen
KriSTALL Guttannen
In Guttannen, KriSTALL is an adventure world that takes visitors deep into the heart of the mountains - to where crystals have grown in dark crevices over millions of years. Open from spring 2026.
Suspention bridge Triftbrücke
  2 h 40 min | 5.7 km
499 m | 499 m
Suspention bridge Triftbrücke
 MEDIUM

Hike from the Triftbahn mountain station to the spectacular Suspention bridge Triftbrücke and back again.
Sämi's mule track
2 h 30 min | 4.3 km
165 m | 165 m
Sämi's mule track
 LEICHT

Follow in the footsteps of Sämi the muleteer on this themed trail.
Cabin Gelmerhütte
1 h 45 min | 3.1 km
601 m | 601 m
Cabin Gelmerhütte
 MITTEL

Hike from the Gelmerbahn funicular railway mountain station to the Cabin Gelmerhütte.
Lauteraar hut
4 h 10 min | 10.5 km
956 m | 345 m
Lauteraar hut
 MITTEL

A varied hike from Grimselsee to the Lauteraarhütte in the high alpine region.
Cabin Bächlitalhütte
2 h 30 min | 4.3 km
689 m | 689 m
Cabin Bächlitalhütte
 MITTEL

The trail leads steeply up over the Räterichsboden dam wall to the Bächlisboden plain and then to the Cabin Bächlitalhütte.
Via ferrata Tälli
5 h | 8.2 km | 1090 m | 1090 m
Via ferrata Tälli
 DIFFICULT

At around 600 m long, it is one of the longest and most spectacular via ferratas in Switzerland.
Aare Gorge
45 min | 2.5 km
118 m | 87 m
Aare Gorge
 EASY

A path leads over footbridges and through tunnels through the gorge.
Climbing in the Grimselwelt
Climbing in the Grimselwelt

A true Eldorado for climbers.
Sbrinz Route Grimsel Pass
2 h 45 min| 7.2 km
701 m | 149 m
Grimsel Pass
 MITTEL

The Guttannen-Grimselpasshöhe route provides an excellent insight into this fascinating region.
Ski tours
Ski tours
Ski tours from the Gerstenegg
Grosse Scheidegg
4 h 30 min | 12.0 km
1187 m | 71 m
Grosse Scheidegg
 MIDDLE

The route continues along the old pass road past Rosenlaui to Grosse Scheidegg.
Art&Grimsel
Art&Grimsel

A circular trail in Handeck with works of art by students of the HSLU Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Abseiling over the dam wall
Abseiling over the dam wall
Abseiling over the 92 meter high Räterichsboden dam wall.
Water safety

When hydropower is used, the riverbank and its immediate surroundings can be flooded several times a day. Warning signs draw attention to the danger. Please observe these and comply with the regulations.

Further information
Excursions on our passes
Discover and experience – see and be amazed!

Susten Pass

Susten Pass

There is plenty to see and marvel at here!

Grimsel Pass

Grimsel Pass

There is a lot to discover and experience here!