Hiking the Most Dangerous Trail of Switzerland | The Hardergrat

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

"This is the sketchy part" ...proceeds to do it one-handed

[@williamvinct]

Insane stamina and courage you got there! And also a stunning video as always, thats so beautiful thank you mate

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks for the big compliment!! We had a blast. Are you doing the hike as well?

[@seanhallahan14]

This is an awesome video! Thank you so much. Best & cheers, Sean

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks a lot Sean!!

[@JaroslavBengl]

...and now I saw the 2nd part as well. Really amazing 🤩👍🏻Great video and story, fabulous hike ⭐

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks! It was really beautiful indeed!

[@NickandRachel]

Amazing views! Thanks for sharing

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks! You're welcome!

[@josephwald1991]

Excellent video. Really helpful for planning out the hike. Thanks!

[@WanderwithXander]

You're more than welcome! Hope it helps! You found the GPX file as well? When will you go on this hike?

[@josephwald1991]

@@WanderwithXander Probably this August, if the weather looks good and my wife is ok with trying the riskier sections. How many parts of the trail stand out in your memory as being very sketchy? From your video it looked like there were only 2-3 very steep/narrow sections where you had to be extra careful.

[@WanderwithXander]

I would say that there is only one stretch which is legitimately sketchy/scary and thats the climb to the tannhorn. Other parts you have to be careful but is not really scary in my opinion. If you can to the Tannhorn part, you can do all the parts!

[@igorelperin8277]

Great Job! actually tried to do this hike yesterday but the weather was getting worse and it was raining couple times so changed back at Augstmatthorn. However in your video it is not Augstmatthorn - you need to move further to the Brienz direction and there will be Augstmatthorn. If you check the table on you video - you will see that it was not this mountain. But a lot of people believed that it was this when i did it yesterday))

[@radicalnomad1]

I can't wait to hike this trail when I go to Switzerland

[@WanderwithXander]

Nice man, good luck!

[@michaelliechti7633]

Nicely done, dude, congrats! This is my new project for this summer!

[@WanderwithXander]

Niiiice! Let me know how it went 🙌🏻

[@yingdu4410]

so great! we were there, but only reach the Augustmattehorn, then turn back.

[@WanderwithXander]

Very beautiful right? 😄

[@DJDrake13]

This is amazing, I must do this in my life.

[@WanderwithXander]

Its crazy! You live in Europe?

[@ignaz3254]

Do not underestimate swiss hiking trails. Swiss people are seriuos about hiking. The times indicated on the signs are for fit people with little baggage and few pauses. As soon as the marking is in red and white, there is often a real possibility to fall to death. Blue and white is for experienced alpinists only. Mind the weather. Congrats on successfully completing the trail, I am sure you slept well that night.

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks for your knowledge and compliment! I did indeed sleep very well haha, have you been there?

[@ignaz3254]

@@WanderwithXander Yes, I have. But I only went half the way, as you did the year before. I have a mild fear of heights as well, and the tension from that alone tires me out quite a bit...

[@WanderwithXander]

I can imagine, good call. Safety first

[@wstravels]

Looks like such an epic hike! Can't wait to complete it one day. Lots of useful tips in here so thanks. Best wishes, Will

[@WanderwithXander]

O man, its epic indeed! Would be nice! Do you live nearby? You're very welcome! Feel free to let me know if you have any more questions, have fun on the hike! Greetings

[@wstravels]

@@WanderwithXander I live in the UK and there are a couple of hikes with good exposure but nothing like this. I did meet a great guy who lives in Zug so hoping to visit him next year and tackle this! Look forward to your next adventure 🤙

[@WanderwithXander]

Sounds like a good plan! Let me know if you hiked it, maybe you can use my GPX file. I have seen some ridges in the UK indeed. But this one, with the high alps in the back is something special! Hope you can go next year!

[@WanderwithXander]

My next adventure will be Peru, in a few weeks! The Salkantay trek to 4600m.

[@wstravels]

@@WanderwithXander that will be awesome. Enjoy!!

[@Mrfabulous7]

Respect for this achievement! 😎👍🏼 Great hiking content on your channel!

[@WanderwithXander]

Thank you!! Much more hiking coming soon! And I will hike to Athens in july, hope you enjoy that as well

[@Mrfabulous7]

@@WanderwithXander Sounds great! 😃 As soon as the mountain passes are open for hiking, I will walk from my hometown to Zermatt, it's about 170 km and I have to cross the alps. I want to walk the whole way and don't take a cable car or something. I will also make a video or videos about the trip. Have fun and a great time by doing what you love!

[@WanderwithXander]

Wow that sounds great! Cool plan, will follow you as well! Hope the snow melts soon 😉

[@Mrfabulous7]

@@WanderwithXander Thank you! :D

[@geesehoward700]

Incredible video!

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks a lot!!

[@christophggcyrus6861]

Hey - you really made it!! Congrats and it has become an excellent covering of the trail - thank you for that! Btw - my profile pic was taken on top of the Augstmatthorn ;-)

[@WanderwithXander]

Haha yes I did! Thanks!! 😄 You're more than welcome, I also added the GPX-file. So nice, I see! Cool photo, cool mountain!

[@outdoorsrobbie]

Brilliant video!! Doing the full trail in hopefully in 2/3 weeks, I've done Augsmatttorn 3 times & loved it but real challenge this summer is the full trail

[@WanderwithXander]

Nice! Great plans! I recently made a hiking guide for this hike as well, if you're looking for more tips and advice. Good luck and have fun! :)

[@cristo424]

Do you have a preference on what side to start and why? Hoping to do it in 2 weeks.

[@WanderwithXander]

Nice! Both are fine and have their advantages. Did you check out my Hardergrat hiking guide video? I explain it there better :)

[@ArladkGW2]

Great video! I hiked the trail in the opposite direction. So glad I did the sketchy part with fresh legs haha

[@WanderwithXander]

Impressive! Hahah i can imagine, such a special hike!

[@FerryRahmat]

Hi, thanks for your video, such an inspiration! I wonder if you probably know is it possible to do the hike around late April? Thanks!

[@WanderwithXander]

Thank Ferry! April might be a bit early, but im not sure!

[@FerryRahmat]

@@WanderwithXander Thank you

[@smallyoutuberscommunity1996]

Awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks a lot!

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks a lot!

[@daska1477]

Hi, nice video! How did you get back to Interlaken to the camper?

[@WanderwithXander]

My friend stopped earlier so he walked back, but you could take the train! Very short ride :)

[@Decathlon_Nederland]

Geweldig gedaan! Klasse 👍

[@WanderwithXander]

Bedankt!

[@razdwatrzyolapatrzy]

Great guys! congrats. This was the toughest for me as well - I have a fear of heights and I could make it only a halfway from Interlaken, descending into Oberried. I would not imagine going further to Brienz, especially when I started at 10 my hike from Interlaken. Great video, scary shots :)

[@WanderwithXander]

I think you made the right decision then! Respect for going that far!

[@karen46811]

How was the section between Aaugstmatthorn to Blasenhubel ? (before the descend to Oberried) Was is Sketchy ?

[@WanderwithXander]

The only really sketchy part it around the Tannhorn. Also really depends on where you're planning to start :)

[@karen46811]

@@WanderwithXander Thanks for your reply. I am thinking of start at harder kulm, hike to the augustmatthorn summit, continue to blassenhubel (not further), and from there descend to oberride.

[@WanderwithXander]

Sounds really nice! I think that direction might feel a bit easier

[@MegaSassie]

Amazing ✨

[@TheLensSchwendi]

Hi Xander, I'm new on your channel and I really enjoyed your video, what a great hike and what a fantastic view! You guys are fit, respect!! I'm Swiss and I love it as well to hike and shoot vids in the mountains. So I'm happy to have found you channel, have to check the Hardergrat/Brienzergrat :). Hello from Schwendi

[@WanderwithXander]

Hi and welcome! Glad you found my channel, I will check out your video's as well, always good to have new inspiration! Thanks a lot! Beautiful country right, im sure you will enjoy the Hardergrat!!

[@TheLensSchwendi]

@@WanderwithXander Hey Xander, thank you for your answer. Yeah, I really like to be inspired by others, it helps me for my own skills and I like to chat about our hobbies :). We were just hiking in the Valais for two weeks and we have seen lots of Dutch there. You are cool people!

[@WanderwithXander]

@@TheLensSchwendi Hahah thanks a lot! Yes chatting about hiking never seems gets me bored either!

[@TheLensSchwendi]

@@WanderwithXander absolutely 😀. And talking shop about camera gear as well. Just ordered my new Sony, can't wait to test it. I already have the A7S2, but the autofocus is poor and my manual focus abilities are poor as well. So I hope, the A7S3 will solve that problem for me. I see, you have the A6400. Are you happy with it? How is the autofocus?

[@WanderwithXander]

Woah, supposed to be an amazing camera! Yes im quite happy with it, relatively lightweight and decent autofocus! Love the 4k quality!

[@nimadorjee5921]

I came across your this video just today. It was amazing to cover a long and tough distance in a day. Insane. I am also a Mountain man, did quite a number of travel in the Himalayas but to cover such a long distance in a day is tough although the altitude is very low… In the Himalayas the lowest altitude could be around 4000 meters….

[@WanderwithXander]

Coooool! I just came back from Nepal a few days ago and can totally understand your point. Our longest day was 18km in Nepal haha. In Europe I easily make 25k+ a day! But its more about the time on the trails than the kms to make it exhausting I think. Where are you from? Thanks for watching!

[@nimadorjee5921]

@@WanderwithXander thanks for replying. I am from Tibet and currently living in Switzerland. Good to know that you were in Nepal. 18km a day there is still a lot. I think you are a great hiker, young and having great strength and lots of experience. 👍

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks for your kind words! I hope to go back to Switzerland again this year, such a beautiful country as well 😄

[@shainaherman3918]

Thanks for this! Awesome job & an insanely beautiful hike! Was planning to do this hike this summer but I tore my ACL/MCL/meniscus skiing in March. Hoping to make it a goal for next summer post knee recovery. A lot of what I read suggests starting in Brienz, but you think Interlaken? Thanks in advance!

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks!! Aah thats a shame, hope you recover fully soon. Sounds like a nice goal to work towards! I think both have their benefits. I would suggest to start near Brienz because the highest point is there as well, so you decline a bit more once you're all the way up. But a downside, I found the Tannhorn climb way more scary from the Brienz-side. I did that one in 2020, if you want to check it out. So both have their arguments haha

[@buli22]

Congrats! Mega cool tour!

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks! I can only recommend it, have you done it?

[@buli22]

@@WanderwithXander I am trying tomorrow 🙈

[@WanderwithXander]

Woah, so cool! Enjoy and be careful!

[@buli22]

@@WanderwithXanderhike done! thank you for your video, it helped me a lot in preparation.

[@WanderwithXander]

@@buli22 woah mega cool! How was it??

[@TamaEnergy]

Going to try do this in 3 chunks woth my tent. Where would u recommend campong on this

[@WanderwithXander]

There are no great spots, I also think its prohibited. But if I were to choose a spot I would camp on the Tannhorn and maybe between Harder Kulm and the Augustmatthorn. Good luck with your attempt!!

[@bbkintanar]

beautiful! i'll be making this hike in July! the weather you have looks perfect. what time of the year did you go?

[@WanderwithXander]

Nice! Perfect month but bring enough water, even more when sunny!! Enjoy! 😄 We went in july as well!

[@christheswiss390]

Wow, you guys are fit! I don't think most people would make it through that long ordeal.

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks man, I'm afraid most won't indeed. We just ran a flat 50k ultra a few weeks ago but I would argue this one was even tougher! Did you do this hike?

[@christheswiss390]

@@WanderwithXander I do A LOT of alpine hiking - at least one tour a week on average. I just did a tough tour today that is considered fairly challenging - Hengst near Sörenberg - VERY different from any other tour I've ever done (you might want to look it up and consider it for a tour yourself). Depending on your chosen route, it can take up to 8 hours or more, but that's just a warm up for you guys! The tour is T3+, buts it's not just for a few minutes, like most tours. This one is T3+ for quite a long time, so concentration has to stay high all the time. I'm fairly certain you'd want those heavy boots. Mine were a life saver today. But you guys are on a whole different level - I would never be able to do such a long tour like you did. I also wouldn't enjoy it. My joints and other bio-modules start giving out after 7 - 8 hours max. Probably that's why I don't do ultra anything these days... :-)

[@WanderwithXander]

Woah that sounds amazing! So cool that you're able to do that every week, I will look into it. Sounds exciting! You live around the Mountains i guess? First tour on my list is de Tour de Mont Blanc, but maybe later! Thanks for your comment!

[@christheswiss390]

@@WanderwithXander My MO is based on NOT living in the mountains: I drive in from the flatlands by evening, stay overnight in a low-rent hostel or Berghaus, ALWAYS start walking at between 6.30 and 7 am, so I usually have the moutain to myself and meet the first people on my way down. I'm usually back by around 2 pm and back home before the evening rush hour. Then a few days (much needed) recovery - repeat. It's the perfect mountain-centric life-style for me - albeit never at the level of your team. It sounds like you guys love doing extreme tours. Stay healthy and safe!

[@WanderwithXander]

Woahh thats just awesome! We sort of did the same with the hardgergrat and Pilates. Drive a lot and hike a little on friday, hike on saturday, drive back on sunday! But yours sounds much better haha. Making the most out of the days!! Really like your style!

[@alansevents1691]

What a crazy run! I came here from your top five hike video. This is an amazing achievement!

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks a lot!! I was quite tired afterwards 😉 Have you done it too?

[@alansevents1691]

@@WanderwithXander I have not. We took the steam train to the top and then hiked the ridge on the other side. But it is on my list of goals, although maybe not from the Valley like you :D

[@WanderwithXander]

Aah very cool! Make sure to leave early or sleep on the top, its's quite a long walk 😄 Have fun!!

[@hermioned1304]

Planning to go on this trail this summer! Hopefully we can make it all the way! I really love the watch you use that can record the elevation gain and distance. Would you mind sharing what is it?

[@WanderwithXander]

That would be very nice!! Its a reeeaally long hike, but so beautiful! I used the Garmin Forerunner 245 and i am really happy with it :)

[@beerdemus2812]

Respect, gasten! Stalen zenuwen en goede balans duidelijk vereist voor deze hike. Ik kies een iets makkelijkere als ik weer in Zwitserland ben, haha.

[@WanderwithXander]

Bedank, leuk om te horen! Ja absoluut wel noodzakelijk haha. Heb je m'n top vijf video gezien over hikes in Zwitserland? Misschien zit daar een lekke tussen 😄

[@beerdemus2812]

@@WanderwithXander Ik ga zeker kijken! Ga zo door met je kanaal. Benieuwd wat er nog meer zit aan te komen!

[@WanderwithXander]

Bedankt!!

[@jelmarterbeek234]

Hoi Xander, dank voor de video en tips. Als het weer meezit waag ik eind komende week een poging (met wandelschoenen en dagrugzak weliswaar). Wat zijn, naast Tannhorn, volgens jou de lastigste stukken?

[@WanderwithXander]

Wat vet!! De tannhorn is het spannendste, de rest is wat eenvoudiger maar rondom zitten wel wat stukken waarbij je moet oppassen. Sowieso is een heel groot deel echt opletten waar je loopt haha. Veel plezier en succes! Ik vond trailrunners top maar met wandelschoenen lukt het vast ook 😉 Ik ga eind volgende week toevallig de Eiger north face trail lopen, dus hoop met je mee op goed weer!

[@jelmarterbeek234]

Dank, ook voor jou veel succes!

[@WanderwithXander]

Bedankt!

[@WanderwithXander]

Laat vooral weten hoe het was, heel benieuwd!

[@Hikaholics]

Wohoooooo!! Amazing ✨ Looks like an incredible and challenging hike. Would love to do that one day 🏔🙏🏼

[@WanderwithXander]

It is a really nice challenge!! You should, first hike on the agenda as soon as the season is right 😄 Good luck in the future!

[@nelguguss]

Cant wait to do it ! Congrats. It seems you were less scared this time. Is it because you did it from Interlaken ? Or for any other reason ? Thanks !

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks! Its amazing! I was indeed, probably because I was way better prepared and wore better fitting equipment (trailrunners and a trail jacket) . But indeed, I also think the route from Interlaken is less scary!! Will you do it?

[@nelguguss]

@@WanderwithXander yeah sure ! I dont really like heights but I think it will be ok. I am Also an ultra trail runner, it wont be a big challenge physically for me. I just arrived in Thun and am preparing for the utmb PTL race which is basically 300kms technical and hardergratt seems great for that. Thanks for your reply, take care !

[@WanderwithXander]

@@nelguguss Impressive!! Good luck, hope you enjoy the trail! Let me know how it went :)

[@suziemarineau2399]

Wow and Wow for this trail ! You were good to do this incredible trail. I have a technical question. What kind of Garmin do you have ? Inctinct, fenix 6 ? You like it. I am making research to buy one. One more question. The cardiac pulsation , is it per minute only on in % like the Polar ? Do you have only this choice to see it per minute ? Thank you very much.

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks!! Its such a special trail right! I wore the Garmin Forerunner 245 and it did great 👌🏼 Do you mean the heartrate? Because thats in beats per minute and constantly live on screen. Or do you mean something else?

[@WanderwithXander]

Planning to do the trail as well? :)

[@suziemarineau2399]

@@WanderwithXander Thank you for the response. I thought that the Forerunner was not appropriate for hiking but it seem that it is. Good to know. So to explain the heart rate I will make a "copy and paste" that I took on the web site of Polar (I have a Polar watch)it will be easier to understand. WHY SHOULD YOU CALCULATE YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE? Heart rate-based training enables you to run at the right intensity in order to reach your training goals. In other words, training smart is better than always training hard. Training intensity is divided into five heart rate zones - from very light to maximum intensity. The heart rate zones are calculated as percentages of your maximum heart rate. To determine your personal heart rate zones, you first need to know or estimate your maximum heart rate. For example, within heart rate zone 4, you’ll be training at 81-90% of your HR max and increasing your maximum performance capacity. Alternatively, at heart rate zone 3 (which is usually your average heart rate running), you’ll be training at the slightly reduced level of 71-80% of your HR but you will still be improving the efficiency of blood circulation. To determine your personal heart rate zones, you first need to know or estimate your maximum heart rate. So basically, you take: 220 - your age. If you are let say 30 years old, it is 220 - 30 = 190. So 190 pulsation per minute is your 100%. Then you calculate your heartbeat with the rule of 3 to have the result of your heartbeat in %. Exemple, if your heartbeat is 160 pulsation per minute. You say: 190 = 100% 160 = x. And x = 84,21% This method permit to follow intervalle. So if I am near 100%, I know that my heart beat is really high for my âge. I am used to visualizing my heart rate in %. And that why I was wondering if Garmin propose the lecture of the heartbeat also in % . Polar does it but and think that Apple and Garmin don't do it. Anyway, you advise the Forerunner for Hiking ? Because I want to change my watch. And to respond to your question, no, I could NEVER to this trail because I would DIE for sure on the trail especially on the ridge sections ! I don't understand how you and other people can to these sections. It is INCREDIBLE. I would DIE for sure. You have all my admiration !!! So tell me if you advise me this watch or not after having experience with it. Thank you again for your response 🙂

[@WanderwithXander]

No worries! Happy to reply! Aah I see, yes I would totally recommend this watch. It shows the heart rate zones and exact heartrate, but not in percentage. Maybe this will take a little to get used to but its very easy to adjust I think. I used the watch on the tour du mont blanc, my ultra marathon and a lot more hikes and liked it a lot. Good battery, excellent GPS, nice statistics. Very happy with the performance!

[@suziemarineau2399]

Thank you again for your point of view on the Garmin. I will consider this watch because I am very tired of my Polar !!! Have a nice day :-) Lucky you that can hike in Europe.....I am from Canada, (Québec). Very lucky, I envy you !

[@erelkhegbaatar]

Hey super expierence, you have just 2 choice: 1. Bag whithin more water as you can 2. No more bag but not too much water … I try it on 23 augustus , with bag about 3 liter water, i hope these enough ,

[@WanderwithXander]

Good luck man!! It also really depends on the weather. We hiked in a hot and sunny day. I would say always bring as much water as possible since there is no refill available. Its a long day for most hikers!

[@erelkhegbaatar]

@@WanderwithXander I’ve been there. From begin of forest, Interlaken West to top of Augstmattern and one more next top, super man.

[@WanderwithXander]

So nice to hear!! Awesome! You liked it?

[@erelkhegbaatar]

@@WanderwithXander yes, the goals of this year were Trolltunga rock of Norway and Hardergrat trail of Swisse, both of two done. I’m happy , my wife also happy , happined without any issues.

[@WanderwithXander]

Perfect!! That's awesome!

[@spurgendahl]

To be honest: I didn't have the nerves to watch your hike till the end, 6 minutes was enough for me. I just cannot understand how you was able to walk on a knife's edge and still shooting a selfie... Since you've uploaded the video I guess you managed to walk all the way. Myself I would have called a helicopter somewhere in the middle of the hike. Congratulations anyhow!

[@WanderwithXander]

Haha i needed two attempts to finish it, my other try I ditched halfway. Thanks for the comment!

[@oray.gungor.]

is there any place to refresh water on the way?

[@WanderwithXander]

No! Very important to take all the water you need. Only at the beginning and end!

[@thebun2901]

Honestly, I got dizzy, just watching this 😂

[@WanderwithXander]

Haha i can imagine!

[@michaellaren1]

Zijn gewone hardloopschoenen ook aan te raden of echt specifiek trail schoenen

[@WanderwithXander]

Voor deze trail zou ik je wel echt schoenen met grip aanraden, uitglijden kan echt hele grote gevolgen hebben! Maar dan is wat ik er van denk. Succes!

[@TomahRohmayanti]

Salam. Nice view bro ..

[@WanderwithXander]

Thanks man! It was pretty special

[@stephenconnolly5904]

Where did this hike start? Sorry I couldn't make it out

[@WanderwithXander]

Sorry if it wasnt clear enough! It started for us from Interlaken Bahnhof. Maybe the link in the description helps? Think I linked a GPX file of the route! Good luck!

[@stephenconnolly5904]

@@WanderwithXander have since been and done it, got to augstmatthorn. Was incredible

[@WanderwithXander]

Nice to hear!! Glad you came back to tell me, happy you enjoyed it!

[@boohoo3687]

What shoes was he wearing

[@WanderwithXander]

Nike wildhorse trailrunners

[@bobbelebuh7236]

This is by far not the most dangereus trail. It's just a T4. There are many T5 and T6 trails in the area. Please............

[@fantasticpeople4773]

Whu

[@gerdgerman7936]

Das macht keinen Spaß , sich an so einem Drahtseil festzuhalten und gleichzeitig zu gehen. Der Weg eignet sich gut als Gesellenprüfung für Dachdecker und Zimmerleute. Klettern muss mann hier so gut wie gar nicht, aber das ist trotzdem kein Wanderweg. Leider finden immer wieder gerade auf solch ähnlichen Touren, tödliche Unfälle statt. Klettersteige hasse ich ganz ehrlich, weil da der Mensch künstlich in die Natur eingreift , um auch unsportlichen Kletterern die Möglichkeit zu geben, eine Route am Berg zu gehen, die sie sonst nie schaffen würden.

[@wannabe189]

this is by far not the hardest trail 😄

[@knisterkultur476]

This is hardly the most dangerous trail in Switzerland 🤣

[@WanderwithXander]

Haha have you done it? I think anything more dangerous wouldn't be regarded a hiking trail anymore

[@knisterkultur476]

@@WanderwithXander I have done it several times. Including two times in winter with crampons. The dangerous hikes are in the high alps. The harder grat counts as the foothills to the alps. But its great nevertheless, beautiful video 👌

[@WanderwithXander]

@knisterkultur476 aahh thats impressive! Nice! Thanks, hope it brought back beautiful memories to you :)

[@ahmetcakn2856]

@@knisterkultur476I am planing to do it in late April. So, probably, there will be too much snow. Could you share your experiences? Is the trail open even in april or may?

[@WanderwithXander]

Hi! For everyone looking to repeat this hike, I made a GPX file for the exact route! Enjoy! www.alltrails.com/explore/map/the-full-hardergrat-2c6a0ba?u=m