Walking the Bernese Highlights East

Cross alpine meadows and skirt crystal clear lakes set high amongst the mountains

Walking the Bernese Highlights East

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Trip Fee

$ 2.975

Single Room Difference

$ 317

Date

25 June - 02 July 2026

Trip Information

This 7-night self-guided tour takes you through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery that Switzerland has to offer, crossing two major passes and combining stays in small Swiss towns and villages with hotels high on the passes. You walk within sight of some of Switzerland's most stunning peaks: Titlis, Jungfrau and Eiger to name but a few, with magnificent glaciers which feed many of the mountain streams you cross. At the end of a day's walking, you are assured of a friendly welcome at each of our hotels with meals prepared from fresh local ingredients. Starting in the peaceful mountain village of Engelberg, you climb the Joch Pass passing the turquoise blue waters of Trubsee Lake before descending to Engstenalp. Walk above the beautiful Gental valley, pressing on to the diversely rich valley of Meiringen, a true haven for walkers with lush pastures, dazzling cascades from tight gorges and exquisite mountain paths. Set off on your picturesque route up to the famous Reichenbach Waterfall before walking through the stunning Rosenlaui valley to the scenic mountain village of Schwarzwaldalp. Another picturesque route awaits as you head into the magnificent valley of Grindelwald sitting at the foot of the Eiger. Your last days walking offers unparalleled views of the Eiger and its infamous North Face, before ending the walk in the relaxed atmosphere of the car-free village Murren. Why not extend to 15 days and continue walking to Gstaad for a tougher challenge? Please see W07BW - Walking the Bernese Highlights West.

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Region & Country & City

Europe: Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Included in the Price


- 7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts and two dinners
- Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
- Navigation App
- Luggage transfers between hotels

Not Included In The Price


- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Lunches
- Arrival and departure transfers (if booking a land only package)

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Engelberg

It is a good idea to add an extra day or two in Engelberg before starting your Bernese Highlights walk to get used to walking at high altitudes. Overnight Trail Hotel, Engelberg.

Day 2 Engelberg to Engstlenalp

Todays walk takes you up past the Trubsee Lake from where you climb to the Jochpass before descending to Engstlenalp. A demanding first day because of the total ascent involved, which can be reduced by using one or more cable cars. From Engelberg, you walk along the right hand side of the picturesque Engstlensee, where a profusion of wild flowers and shy marmots may catch your eye. Take some time to enjoy the beautiful Trubsee Lake before continuing to Engstlenalp. Overnight Hotel Engstlenalp, Engstlenalp.

Day 3 Engstlenalp to Meiringen

Follow the trail past lake Tannensee up to a ridge walk that leads you over Balmeregghorn. Wonderful views on the snow-covered peaks of Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau await. The setting is truly amazing and make for one of the most scenic walks in Switzerland. To avoid the long way down to Meiringen, you can use the cable car from Planplatten down into the valley. Meiringen is a little town on the shore of river Aare. Overnight Parkhotel du Sauvage, Meiringen.

Day 4 At Leisure in Meiringen

Take a day off from walking and visit Ballenberg, Switzerland's greatest open-air museum, take the steam railway to the top of the Rothorn, visit the stunning gorge Aareschlucht, or just cruise on Lake Brienz. Overnight Parkhotel du Sauvage, Meiringen.

Day 5 Meiringen to Schwarzwaldalp

A short day albeit energetic early on, with opportunities for diversions. Leaving Meiringen behind, you cross the River Aare and head up past the Reichenbach Falls, famous for the death of Moriarty and Sherlock Holmes in Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle's classic before walking through the stunning Rosenlaui valley to Schwarzwaldalp. Overnight Chalet Schwarzwaldalp, Schwarzwaldalp.

Day 6 Schwarzwaldalp to Grindelwald

Today, you can either take the high-level route via First or the more leisurely crossing of Grosse Scheidegg. {BREAK} The high-level route is a truly scenic walk to the cable car station at First, offering spectacular views of the Berner Oberland giants. Alternatively, you can hike up on a steady ascent to the Grosse Scheidegg pass with magnificent mountain views behind you and then down to the village of Grindelwald. Overnight Central Hotel Wolter, Grindelwald.

Day 7 Grindelwald to Murren

There are two options today. Either follow Via Alpina over the pass Kleine Scheidegg, or take the Eiger Trail, a more challenging route along the foot of the North Face, or the more challenging route over Kleine Scheidegg - both with stunning views. Mountain railways also offer alternative starts and ends. If you choose to walk via Kleine Scheidegg, this will be the longest day of your trip, with unmatched views of the Eiger, the Monch, and the Jungfrau mountains. Walking by the Eiger Trail is a truly magnificent route which brings you so close to the many scenes of triumph and tragedy - it would be worth reading the story of the great Eiger climbs before your trip

Day 8 Depart Murren

Say fond farewells to Switzerland as you depart on the train.

Travel Dates

25 June - 02 July 2026 $ 2.975

27 June - 04 July 2026 $ 2.975

28 June - 05 July 2026 $ 2.975

29 June - 06 July 2026 $ 2.975

30 June - 07 July 2026 $ 2.975

01 - 08 July 2026 $ 3.140

02 - 09 July 2026 $ 3.140

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30 July - 06 August 2026 $ 3.140

31 July - 07 August 2026 $ 3.140

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28 August - 04 September 2026 $ 3.140

29 August - 05 September 2026 $ 2.960

30 August - 06 September 2026 $ 2.960

31 August - 07 September 2026 $ 2.960

01 - 08 September 2026 $ 2.645

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14 - 21 September 2026 $ 200

27 June - 04 July 2027 $ 3.155

28 June - 05 July 2027 $ 3.155

29 June - 06 July 2027 $ 3.155

30 June - 07 July 2027 $ 3.155

01 - 08 July 2027 $ 3.320

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27 July - 03 August 2027 $ 3.320

28 July - 04 August 2027 $ 3.320

29 July - 05 August 2027 $ 3.320

30 July - 06 August 2027 $ 3.320

31 July - 07 August 2027 $ 3.320

01 - 08 August 2027 $ 3.320

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24 - 31 August 2027 $ 3.320

25 August - 01 September 2027 $ 3.320

26 August - 02 September 2027 $ 3.320

27 August - 03 September 2027 $ 3.320

28 August - 04 September 2027 $ 3.320

29 August - 05 September 2027 $ 3.140

30 August - 06 September 2027 $ 3.140

31 August - 07 September 2027 $ 3.140

01 - 08 September 2027 $ 2.990

02 - 09 September 2027 $ 2.990

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04 - 11 September 2027 $ 2.990

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06 - 13 September 2027 $ 2.990

07 - 14 September 2027 $ 2.990

08 - 15 September 2027 $ 2.990

09 - 16 September 2027 $ 2.990

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11 - 18 September 2027 $ 2.990

12 - 19 September 2027 $ 2.990

13 - 20 September 2027 $ 2.990

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