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Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

5 Days Starting and ending in Meiringen

Visiting: Switzerland

Tour operator:

Walkers' Britain

Tour code:

HPS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 20

Physical rating:

moderate

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Tour Overview

This is a 'centre based' self-guided walking holiday in the Swiss Alps. Unpack only once in our inviting, independent 4* hotel in Meiringen and choose from a wide selection of walks to undertake in the next 3 days. Getting around in Switzerland is so easy that you can fill your time with excellent day walks.
Meiringen is the perfect centre for walking holidays for all grades. There are over 300km of well-marked footpaths, which range from gentle strolls to high ridges and even glacier exploring. In spring you can follow the melting snows into meadows of glorious Alpine flowers. In summer the high ridges and rugged glacial scenery become accessible. In autumn the landscape is painted with a riot of colour as the first frosts come. The potential for walking is limitless and our team have prepared for you route notes, maps and GPX files for the best routes in the area. Come rain or shine and whatever level of fitness you prefer each day, there'll be a suitable route to choose from.
Meiringen has none of the trappings of mass tourism. It is a small market town with excellent shops, banks and facilities. Thankfully, it remains unspoiled and very Swiss. The local people are welcoming, kind and hospitable.
The Alpine town is a natural transport hub situated at the convergence of three of Switzerland’s major passes. From here it is possible to set out each day in a different direction using the incredible network of cable cars, postbuses and mountain railways. You can reach the high places quickly and easily without the necessity of long uphill climbs out of the valley.
*Meiringen is on the main railway line from Luzern to Interlaken and trains run to and from those towns on an hourly timetable. Interlaken is a 30-minute journey and Luzern is 1 hour 10 minutes. Transfers from Zurich airport are a pleasure with the last leg of the journey into the mountains possible on the spectacular narrow-gauge Brunig line. (Departures will vary as the Interlaken route is more direct). Meiringen is also the centre for Postbus routes in the Eastern Oberland.

Highlights

Panorama's of the Swiss Alps
Hike Beneath the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau
Lakes, Gorges, Glaciers and Dramatic Alpine Scenery.
Meiringen is the perfect centre for walking holidays for all grades
GPX files for a wide choice of walks for all weather conditions/levels of fitness
Wide choice of walks for all weather conditions & levels of fitness
Base yourself in a pleasant 4* hotel with wellness centre and unpack only once
Meiringen is the perfect centre for 3 days of walking for all grades

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Meiringen, Unpack Only Once

Meals Included: D

Make your own way to Meiringen your base for the next five days. The Haslital, one of the large valleys in the central alps, stretches from the Grimsel Pass to the Lake of Brienz. Along this valley you will find Meiringen, a pleasant little town for a centre based walking tour, being central to a lot of fine walks in the Bernese region. The town suffered a disastrous fire in 1875 and there remains little except for the old church with archaeological remains lying underneath it and a mediaeval watch tower in the 'upper' part of the town.
Meiringen is also the home of the Meringue. There are a couple of bakeries along the 'high street' where these are much in evidence in all shapes and sizes. Meiringen is also known for the spectacular Reichenbach Falls into which Sherlock Holmes and his foe Moriarty, the master criminal, fell locked in each other’s arms. A funicular railway may be used to take you to the top of the falls; otherwise it is 30 minutes’ walk out of town. You can visit the 'Sherlock Holmes Museum' which is housed in the old Anglican church in the 'open area' by the Park Hotel which is itself a national monument.
Accommodation: Hotel Alpbach - this 4 star hotel has warmly furnished rooms with with free Wi-Fi and TVs and room service. Other amenities include a spa area with a sauna and a steam room, in addition to an upscale restaurant featuring 4 cozy, wood-paneled dining rooms, a bar and a terrace.

Day 2 : Over 3 Days, Choose Many Walks From Meiringen

Meals Included: B, D

There are many walks that you can undertake on this short break that includes 3 full days of walking. We have prepared hiking routes of varying difficulty and length in the Meiringen area. You will receive a set of route notes & GPX files to choose a walk for each day. The excellent local transport system enables you to shorten or lengthen the walks if you wish. The area offers hikes of varying difficulty and length.
Below are just a sample of the possible walks that are included in your route notes. You decide on your exact programme, which will vary according to weather conditions and your own preference each day.
A) Hasliberg (Panorama Way). 12 km/7.5 miles, starting with a 10-minute train ride from Meiringen (600m) up to Brünig Pass (1100m) where the walk starts. Views stretch to the Bernese Oberland peaks and glaciers. This is an ideal introduction to the area in almost any weather. There is no need to carry a picnic for lunch if you want to try the “Rosti House” at Wasserwendi. After lunch, continue on the Panorama way to Reuti (1045m) and either take the cable car or walk through the forest down to Meiringen.
B) Reichenbach Valley Circular Walk. Take the bus up to the little hamlet of Gschwantenmad. There is no rush to cover the first 5 km along the Reichenbach River to Schwarzwaldalp where you can have lunch in the cosy mountain restaurant. The standard fare is a cauldron of delicious goulash soup served with fresh crusty bread or a vegetarian alternative. Thus fortified, walk the circular route via Rosenlaui finishing at Kaltenbrunnen from where you take a bus or taxi back to Meiringen. This is a fabulous walk right in the heart of the mountains. The Wetterhorn north face dominates the skyline and the beautiful blue Rosenlaui Glacier towers above you.
C) Hasliberg Heights. To gain initial height, take the cable car to Käserstatt (1524m) above Meiringen. Set out on the magnificent high-level walk across the Hasliberg. There is an option for lunch at Bidmi before completing the walk across the alpine meadows and descending through the forest to Meiringen.
D) Across the Brünig Pass. 12 km/7.5 miles. Once more leave Meiringen by train, but this time over the Brünig Pass to the village of Lungern with its beautiful lake. The hiking route takes you up a steady gradual incline to the pass where there is the option of a restaurant lunch. There is a little more ascent through the forest after lunch before descending to Meiringen.
E) Wengen to Kliene Scheidegg. Travel to the chic resort of Wengen by train and then walk up through the forest and pastures to the pass at Kleine Scheidegg. Return by train either to Wengen or Grindelwald. You can always opt to walk down rather than up or, for a longer day, walk up and down. There are great views towards the Eiger and Jungfrau from the Kleine Scheidegg.
F) Have an easy day. Take a short local walk or travel further afield. Visit the city of Luzern or Bern by train or head up to the Jungfraujoch, or to the Piz Gloria of James Bond fame.
G) Other possibilities near Meiringen include the Ballenberg open-air museum at Brienzwiler where you can see a variety of traditional farm buildings from all over Switzerland. There's also the beautiful old lakeshore town of Brienz, where you can sit at a waterside cafe and admire the view across the lake to the mountains of the Oberland.
H) The Romantic Way. 15 km/9.3 miles. Take the postbus from Meiringen to climb on spectacular twisting roads to Grosse Scheidegg (2000m) at the heart of the mountains. The 12,000' peak of the Wetterhorn towers above and you'll have views of the north-face of the Eiger. During the walk there are spectacular views of the Rosenlaui Glacier. This is a gentle contouring walk, not at all strenuous. A visit to the Reichenbach Falls can be incorporated into the itinerary during the afternoon.
I) Paradise Way. 17 km/10.6 miles. Head northeast on the bus to the picturesque mountain lake of Engstlenalp beneath the pass. From here walk all day through meadows of wonderful flowers and beneath rugged limestone crags where eagles nest. The grand panorama ahead is the Bernese Oberland Massif with literally hundreds of peaks and glaciers in view. The walk ends at the cable car station above Meiringen.

Day 5 : Arrangements End After Breakfast

Meals Included: B

Depart Meiringen by train for your onward journey.

What's Included

Accommodation
4 nights in a 4 * hotel
4 breakfasts, 4 dinners taken at Hotel Alpbach's restaurant
4 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel on a twin or double share basis with ensuite facilities
Information pack including route notes and maps
Emergency hotline
GPX files of the walks will be emailed to you

What's Not Included

Lunches & Beverages (including tap water!)
Travel insurance
Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip
Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
Unscheduled transfers required during the trip
Lunches & Beverages
Water (tap or bottled) there is a charge for this, particularly if you order in the evening with your dinner
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
Guide - this is a self guided holiday

Accommodation

4 nights in a 4 * hotel
This is a centre-based holiday with the whole week spent in the same hotel. We use a 4* hotel close to the centre of town. All rooms are en-suite, many with baths as well as showers. The hotel described is our usual choice of accommodation, however if this is not available then alternatives are used and if these are of a different standard you will be informed at the time of booking. Baths/showers: Many rooms with ensuite/private facilities have a shower rather than a bath, usually because of limited space. Some hotels/guesthouses may however have a separate room in the house where a bath is available to guests.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including raincoat, lunch supplies, waterbottle, warm top, camera etc.

Grading

We grade the tour as 'Moderate' (Grade 3), but in practice any day can be as easy or (up to a point) as hard as you care to make it. Day Stages: Anything from 2 to 8 hours or more - depending on your preference.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

C. Meade(Virginia, United States)

Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

This is my second trip, and I couldn’t be more ple

This is my second trip, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how the vacation went. Our hotel was perfect and included 2 meals per day in a Michelin recommended restaurant.

T. Reid(Sydney, Australia)

Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

Beautiful Switzerland! Self-guided quite easy, pl

Beautiful Switzerland! Self-guided quite easy, plenty to do, Meiringen a hidden gem of a town - cosy and quiet - Hotel Alpbach traditional Swiss hospitality - highly recommend.

J. Ledsinger(Lake Forest, United States)

Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

They recommended a large number of great hikes. T

They recommended a large number of great hikes. The instructions provided were great, often including tips and recommendations that made our trip all the more enjoyable. I highly recommend them.

V. Cunniff(Kennington, VIC, Australia)

Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

I recently did a five day self guided walk from Me

I recently did a five day self guided walk from Meiringen in Switzerland. The hotel accommodation was exceptional and the detailed maps and advice was very professional. The walking options were varied and the staff very helpful. My arrangements were very last minute and Allie went out of her way to be helpful. Would definitely use them again.

S. Logan(Calgary, Canada)

Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

This was an amazing trip! The hotel was the perfec

This was an amazing trip! The hotel was the perfect venue for our daily excursions. Meals were delicious. Rooms were clean. Our hotel had a sauna and steam room that we used daily. The hotel staff were friendly and provided tips on hiking and things to do. Meiringen is a lovely, quiet, and centrally located village. This trip had great accommodations and provided us the opportunity to chose our own adventure every day.

A. Markowiak(Australia)

Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

As an introduction to the Swiss Alps this was exce

As an introduction to the Swiss Alps this was excellent. Great location for accessing walks, lovely town and a comfortable hotel.

M. Watkins(Australia)

Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

The hotel in Meiringen very helpful and friendly.

The hotel in Meiringen very helpful and friendly. Good choice of food.

C. Clement(Thurgoona, Australia)

Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps

A great walking holiday in Meiringen. A lovely hot

A great walking holiday in Meiringen. A lovely hotel, amazing views and great options for all levels of hiking.

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