First to Schynige Platte Hike in Grindelwald | Switzerland

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Why Hike First to Schynige Platte
There is no shortage of great hikes in the Grindelwald area with fabulous views. My favorite is the trail from First to Schynige Platte, traveling through diverse landscapes with stunning, panoramic views of the Bernese Alps from ever changing perspectives.
The stars of the show are the 4,000-meter peaks soaring above Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Playing a supporting role are two scenic lakes, pretty meadows, glistening glaciers and incredible rock formations. Midway through the hike views of Lake Brienz, later joined by Lake Thun and Interlaken, vie for your attention.
The hike starts with a gondola ride from Grindelwald to First, a panoramic overlook with fabulous views of the Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and Eiger. An ascent along the slopes high above the north side of Grindelwald passes the Bachsee and then leads to a saddle where views shift to the Jungfrau, Breithorn and a sea of nearby peaks stretching southwest to the Bluemlisalp massif. Past the saddle the trail traverses a high ridge with dazzling views of the Bernese Alps to the south and Lake Brienz to the north.
At the midpoint of the hike the trail drops down the north side of the ridge where views shift to the amazing rock formations along the south and north faces of the Sagissa ridge. The path then loops around the ridge and descends to the pretty pastures of the Sagistal (Sagis Valley). Here views reopen to the Bernese Alps, now from a different angle, with the austere karst landscape around the Güw area in the foreground.
The last leg of the hike travels along the south and west facing flanks of the Loucherhorn before descending to the pretty meadows above Oberberg with more sensational views of the Bernese Alps. A final short, steep climb leads to Schynige Platte, where a cog railway descends to Wilderswil with connecting trains to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken.
Pick a day that promises clear skies and get an early start. The trail is long and quite strenuous, with lots of ups and downs. Hikers should be in good condition and well acclimated. Do not attempt this hike during bad or threatening weather. Most of this hike is along high exposed slopes, not the place to be during a storm.

[@todoinSwiss]

Great video! 🌟 You captured so much of the landscape beautifully. It really helps us prepare for our hike. Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure! 😊🚶‍♂🏔

[@sannetjem.3062]

Amazing video! We walked this hike last july. It was amazing! Unfortunuatly we missed the train from down from schynige platte so we had to walk down all the way back to Wilderswil.

[@go_sun90]

wow...

[@NickandRachel]

Beautiful scenery!

[@fv3m]

This is an amazing place to visit. Just came back from visiting First Cliff Walk. The Lake still frozen though.

[@user-ms2rr4np8s]

How many hours did you spend ? 7 hours? 🎉

[@leeryant1]

I think more than 8 hours with stopping. It definitely pushes the limit of a day hike and requires the gondola up and cog rail train down to do at least comfortably.

[@BadSloucher]

Thanks for sharing! What camera did you use to film this? Is it the GoPro Hero 10

[@leeryant1]

This was the GoPro Hero 8; 4K, 30 fps

[@BadSloucher]

@@leeryant1 Wow! It looks really good! Great job on this video.

[@daveworthington7596]

Hi ryan is this walk durable late september as am staying at campsite in grinderwald last weekend in september thanks

[@leeryant1]

Yes, with the gondola to First (running until October 25) and the cograil train down, definitely doable. Otherwise, it is likely to much additional ascent/descent. www.strava.com/activities/4016062770

[@johndonnellan8894]

In the sound track, who keeps blowing their nose?

[@leeryant1]

What time? I don’t hear it

[@Dave-hu1es]

Great video overall. Annoying music though. Given how peaceful the place Is, the music seemed to be a bit out of place. Just my opinion anyhow

[@leeryant1]

I know I hear it from my wife too ;)

[@moonphase8870]

Mountain bikes should NOT be allowed on hiking trails. There should be designated mountain biking trails for that particular sport. Hiking trails are for hiking. Get the bikes off the hiking trails!

[@FastMotionTV]

Bikes are ok, but keep away E-Bikes. Everyone can climb a hill with an E-Bike. But human powered bikes should be tolerated as long as they respect hikers.

[@fv3m]

There is halfway that dedicated for bike route in this First area to the lake that take around 50 minutes hiking.