@@JamieHarding5 Haha! Good stuff. Have fun next month.

Cheers. Yes, it's well-marked but there were a couple of places I needed to look closely on the middle section. Kids...depends on age and hiking experience I think. First part is straight forward, second part needs stamina but I stopped loads as the views were so good. It's just steep. The third part needs a bit of courage and good weather. Took me 7hrs from top to bottom but my moving time was about 3.5hrs. I'm never in a rush!!

@@GavinMetheringhamis 7 hrs all together up and down?

Just up. But if you're just walking, not filming/timelapsing, stopping all the time etc, 7-8hrs up and down is probably about right.

Yes, other hikers really add to the experience got sure.

Got to love technology!

Cheers. So it's the top part that's a bit sketchy but if the weather is ok - no risk of rain and not windy - and you're comfortable on the terrain then I'd say go for it. It looks worse than it is I think because you can't really see from a distance where you actually walk. But the path is visible as you go. I was by myself and that never helps - the doubts creep in!! There wasn't any point I had to scramble. The part from the hut to the ridge is just steep. The only concern would be snow so I would suggest hiking poles if you have them. I was glad I had mine. The only other thing was I was willing to turn around at any point and walk back down. It was such a great hike I didn't feel like I needed to get to the top if the weather did close in. It felt like a grown up hike not to mess around with! I don't have loads of experience and am not especially fit but it was ok. And one of the best bits is you can chill on the top and get a drink and a ride down so taking your time going up is totally doable (as long as you get up there before the last cable car down!) Hope that helps.

@@GavinMetheringham Awsome, thanks for that detailed reply. We just may do this! Booking places now, can’t wait for our trip. Cheers

I did another walk that was not quite as epic but I loved it. If you Google it the pictures are pretty cool - Mt Niesen. Video also on my channel - my first video actually. More ascent - 1700m rather than 1300m but no sketchy bits, just a lush hike and a cable car down. Could be an option. And it's 2362m high instead of 2970m so snow not an issue in summer. Back up plan maybe although there are great walks all over that area. Hope to get back there this summer.

Not high enough! Not sure of the rating as it was an old one. But shortly after I bought a Mountain Equipment Classic 500 0°C - -6°C. Would have made such a difference and I think about right for tmb. I love it!!

Hi, I did a tips video too which pretty much sums up my suggestions. But definitely getting as fit as you can and carrying only what you need will make the biggest difference.

It's Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in Wales

@@GavinMetheringham Thanks! I'm from South Yorkshire not too far from The Peak District. I'll be going to Snowdonia later this year

It was about 6km each way. So just under 4 miles each way. 👍

Thanks very much!

Thanks! It's a pretty OK hike in terms of markers. Swiss paths are generally well marked and the painted red/white on this walk were fine but I'd always recommend having a map or some other way to navigate. On the top part there are makers too and the path is defined enough. Knowing what the top part looks like helps for sure! I wasn't sure if it was doable when I was up there but it wasn't as difficult as I thought. Exposed in parts but OK. I'd feel much more confident doing it a second time! My main consideration was the weather and would have had no hesitation going back the way I'd come up if the weather had turned or the cloud had come down or too much snow was remaining higher up. Its a proper mountain! Its a lot of ascent but if reasonably fit and you allow time to enjoy it I think it would probably be OK, weather permitting. (Having a cable car to come back down changes things so much too!!). In terms of alternatives, the area is full of them. I did Niesen two days later and loved that too. Easier but more ascent I think and a funicular that goes to the top. I did a video on that too. But I did Niesen out of curiosity mainly. There's a great resource here: www.journeyera.com/category/switzerland/ which gives loads of hikes around Interlaken, Murren etc like the Eiger trail. Definitely worth a look and plenty that are a bit easier than Schilthorn but still give amazing scenery so might be a good place to start. Switzerland is stunning so wherever you go you'll love it! Happy hiking.

@@GavinMetheringham Thank you so much for the detailed response :) I think I will try to do this hike and take your advice to definitely turn back if the weather takes a turn for the worse. I am a little worried about the top, but like you said - sometimes things look scarier from a distance, then you see the path lay out in front of you when you get closer. I haven't been to Switzerland before and am very excited. Going to step up my running game a bit to prepare for the uphill climb. Thanks for link, going to check that out!!

Great advice! I'll add it to my list when I go back. It really is such a lovely area.

Wow! That's some dedication! I would love to hear someone play an alpine horn on a mountainside - the sound would carry for miles!

Once you're at the lake, then it's just a path behind the hostel. Its not actually that far - looks further than it is! It's a path over the rocks and through the trees. I'd think in the summer they'd be plenty of others to follow too (although hopefully not so you can enjoy it properly!) It is lovely.

@@GavinMetheringham thanks so much for responding. This is so helpful! I think I will give it a try ☺️ I’m going in mid-September hopefully I can avoid the summer crowd and still get good weather 🙃 Your video is amazing and rally inspired me to go here. Thanks so much again.

It's a great view isn't it! I was blown away by the whole Alpstein. I know Saxer Lucke is proper Instragram territory but the whole area is so beautiful and accessible. Amazing that within such a short time you can be amongst such great scenery. I definitely want to go back sometime and walk the ridge and (another day) do Liesengrat. I didn't include it in my Falensee video but I did go across to see if it would be possible to hike up to Saxer Lucke but the snow was too deep. Plus common hiking sense prevailed! Another time. Thanks for subscribing too and taking the time to watch. Appreciated.

It really is and I was so fortunate to be there on such a still morning. I can honestly say it's one of the views I go back to most often on my phone to just look at again! And at that time of the morning with the bird song etc...good for the spirit for sure. To be able to stay there must have been lovely.

Wow! That's a full day!! How different was it in the opposite direction?

@@GavinMetheringham Going down was pretty scary to he honest. My mom and I got to the top of the mountain at exactly 18:00 but didn't realize that the cable car actually closed at 17:55 (yes, we missed it by 5 minutes 🤦‍♂️). We instantly panicked because were extremely tired from the hike up, and were out of food and water. We climbed up without any hiking equipment, and just regular running shoes. My mouth was extremely dry and I was fully expecting water to be at the top, but the building was closed. After the door to the building wouldn't open and after finding out that the cable car was closed, we wasted no more time and just stared making our way down as fast as we could. By the time we got to the stream by the rocks we were so thirsty that we actually decided to fill our bottles up with the river water. I was scared to drink the water because I didn't think it was clean so I just put it in my mouth, swirled it around a bit and then spit it out, over and over. We kept pushing until we made it to the restaurant, and then we filled our bottles up there with cleaner water. At this point we knew we would make it back to our hostel safely, but that if would still be a long hike. We ended up making it back to our hostel at around 22:30, because it was even further than Murren. What a day

@@marshlake74 wow, incredible. But what an experience (maybe not at the time but looking back!) I was so glad to catch the last cable car. I don't think my knees would have coped!!

Thanks for your comment. It was mid- August so you should be fine, and you'll have a great time. I think it will be on hiking apps but I don't use any. The key bit is to make sure the route goes via Rotstockhutte. Any route to Schilthorn via there will be fine. Actually I got the idea from this guy. Good source of info... www.journeyera.com/murren-schilthorn-hike/

Hi. Thanks for the comment. Good to know. Physics is physics. Totally agree on the pushing off and ornament comments too. No point taking them unless you use them properly. Cheers.

One of your tips, mark your trekking poles with your name, is a great one. I just marked mine so no one can say they are theirs!

That's true! Stunning everywhere!

Haha - sometimes it's nice to carry a little luxury or comfort! We were glad we did!

Hi. Glad you enjoyed it! My watch said 7hrs 12mins, But, I was back and forward, sitting for timelapses and going slow. So I think 6hrs-6.5hrs would do it. The scenery is stunning so avoid being squeezed for time if you can.

We were there just before the season started and there were two tents there already so we did. But I don't know if it would be allowed now.

Oh. Well that was a good idea! Go before they open! But I guess technically it was illegal since it was below 2500m. (I would have done the same.) Thank you for your videos. They are very helpful.

Yes, between us but we only ever carried a maximum of 2 litres each. Loads of chances to fill up along the route - easily possible to get by with carrying less.

Hi. Not sure I included the dates either! It was 7th-17th July. In terms of sleeping bags, mine really did have the stuffing already knocked out of it. I think a decent 3 season bag will do OK but I became a big fan of comfortable sleeping afterwards!

@@GavinMetheringham Thank you! Love your videos, and that you went with your son.

There are campsites in most places and they need no booking which is great. But obviously the pack weight goes up. Still, wouldn't have done it and other way.

@@GavinMetheringham thank you for sharing, the only thing that worried me a bit was if one day we show up and it's full. It would be a great video for many people to watch about the camping experience along the route since resting logistics and packing are kind of the most important topics at least on my list atm 🙂

@@bohdanafanasyev3642 sounds like a video I could have a go at!

July, first half.

I can imagine. I'll have to visit in the summer. I visited Seealpsee a couple of days before this and the reflections in the water were incredible!

Hi Sarah. Great question. It depends on how much or little you feel the cold somewhat but I took a Rab three season bag that had definitely seen better days. Ok for one or two nights but 10/11 nights of cold builds up! It packed small and was light but that was about it. It's the one thing I put right as soon as I could. I bought a Mountain Equipment Classic 500. It cost a fair bit (although I got it in a sale), weighed 250g more and took up a little more space but it makes all the difference for me. Never realised how important a good sleep on a multi-day hike was! I think a 0°C/32°F three season bag by a good manufacturer will work FINE and then it's cost vs weight vs pack size which determines the bag. The Classic range is good and the 500 will give a good nights sleep. It's a good all rounder but there are plenty of others out there. Hope that helps.

Haha, glad I'm not the only one!

Lovely isn't it.

Definitely worth doing the fjords if you can. The scenery is stunning, and you already know the ship is great! I'd love to go again. Our first cruise so a real treat!

@@GavinMetheringham we have several booked but I am looking at one in September 2025 on Iona so looks like it will be happening - we did have one booked in 2020 but we all know what happened there 🙈

Thanks I'll give them a go. I actually bought some ground Taylors hot java coffee the other day (haven't tried it yet) so if it comes in bags too that could be a big win.

Hi Lilly. Thanks for watching. I did it on 11th August.

Hi. It's the Anker PowerPort Lite 15w but they don't make it anymore. I liked it because it was 350g and only two panels so no real care needed when leaning my backpack. The Anker PowerPort 21w is basically the same but three panels and therefore heavier but has the advantage of faster charging. The 21w seems to be a better balance of weight/wattage than most others. There are a few companies I've not heard of out there and there is a two panel 13w charger by MSC - MSC 13w Essential SunPower folding but I don't know if its any good. Hope that helps a little.

Thank you! Very excited for you and your daughter! It was one of the best experiences my son and I had together. Hope you have an amazing time.

That must have been funny seeing something so familiar! Thanks for watching and for your good wishes. Injury in 2022 stopped me doing much hiking but I'm back out again which is great. All the best.

Hi. It's a Garmin Fenix 5 plus. Thanks for watching.

Hi. We took Trekology inflatable pillows which are good value and about 100g... but I would definitely be rethinking that decision if I went again. I underestimated making sure I slept well and my head kept falling off he pillow or it would slide away wasn't! I think now I'd still be thinking inflatable (for the weight and space saving) but would be looking at something like the Thermarest AirHeadDown maybe. It's 50g heavier and 2 or 3 times more expensive but I'd have happily carried the extra 50g for better rest. The cost though is tricky. It's a lot to spend so I'd be shopping around for something larger than the Trekology for sure. Of course everyone is different. I move around a lot when I sleep so slid off my mat too!!

@@GavinMetheringham many thanks gavin great info and advice I’m looking at sea to summit Aeros premium maybe large size and yep there’s a price to pay for the weight plus for comfort many thanks once again I was planning tmb this year but work commitments have put a pause on it this year but defo doing it next take care

@@stevenjan2003 yes the aeros premium large is a great shout. Sorry to hear you can't do the tmb this year. Enjoy the hiking you can do. Cheers.