Bernese Oberland Traverse HHT10
Highlights
- GO hike Switzerland's premier long-distance hiking tour with views of some of the most famous mountains in Switzerland, such as the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau
- GO stay mostly in charming mountain inns, serving scrumptious Swiss cuisine
- GO hike with the option to supplement elevation gain using lifts and trains, including an optional side trip to the Jungfraujoch, also known as the Top of Europe (not included)
The Bernese Oberland Traverse is the classic Swiss experience, with countless lakes and
snow-capped mountain peaks. This route has endless,
beautiful, awe-inspiring mountain scenery, a long history of mountain and
adventure travel and many famous towns, including the traditional mountain town
of Grindelwald, the traditional upper-class mountain holiday town of Wengen,
Lauterbrunnen with its impressive waterfalls and Mürren, the town built at the
top to a cliff. There are attractions such as the Schilthorn (Piz Gloria), which
was famed through its appearance in the James Bond film Her Majesty's Secret
Service and the Jungfraubhan, the train that passes through the Eiger to the
Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe at 3454 m above sea level. On the Bernese Oberland traverse, you visit the
popular towns of Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen and Mürren. You walk in a
landscape that has inspired poets and artists for centuries. The route passes
directly under the famous North Face of the Eiger. On this hike, you also visit
some less-known parts of the Bernese Oberland that are more remote and quieter
but just as beautiful. Compared to many other tours in the Alps, a benefit to
the Bernese Oberland Travers is the option to adjust the length of your days on
much of the tour with public transport. The Swiss are famous for their
excellent public transport system, and much of the Bernese Oberland is made
accessible with buses, trains, cog trains, chair lifts, gondolas and cable
cars. This allows you to make parts of the hike as easy or difficult as you
desire or to spend more time in one location to see one of the attractions or while
you find it the most beautiful place to relax in the mountains. Another
highlight is the Swiss culture. The people in the Bernese Oberland have been
taking care of the guests who visit the area for many generations, and they
offer excellent service, even at the most basic of accommodations. If you are
looking for a higher level of comfort, this is also readily available on most
nights, with many accommodations offering private rooms.
Length 7 days
Season mid-June to mid-September
Airport Zurich or Geneva, Switzerland
Physical Condition
Technical Difficulty
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Responsible Travel Score:
10/15 Responsible Traveler
(detailed summary available in Tour Documents)
We accept bookings up to 21 days prior to the start date of the tour
Only 20% payment due at the time of booking!
Current Availability
Updated May 27th, 2025
You can book the tour online by following the green button, “GO Book the Tour.”