The Grindlewald Gorge
The Lower Grindlewald Glacier

The Lower Glacier Gorge or 'Unterer Gletscherschlucht' is reached after a 45min walk from Grindlewald town centre. There is an infrequent private bus service from the bus station which is the 'red' route marked 'Gletscherschlucht' and not the 'Obergletscher'.

Starting from the railway station walk up through the town and turn right before the church, signposted 'Pfingstegg Bahn', passing this cable-car station on your left. Continue on for a total of about 2km and you will reach the entrance hut to the gorge, for which there is a small fee to pay. The Gorge

This impressive gorge is about 1km long with wooden footways and tunnels built into the rock face from which you can view the spectacular rock walls towering up to 100 metres on each side. You will need a torch, a waterproof jacket and good footwear. After returning to the entrance, visit the exhibition of crystals and minerals by the entrance.

To return to Grindlewald there is a bus service but only about 5 times a day, so you will need to check the times beforehand, or walk. On the way back you can have a return trip on the Pfingstegg cable-car at 50% discount with your regional pass.

The Gorge

Using the Regional Pass:

  • From Interlaken WEST walk or take the bus to Interlaken EAST.
  • Take the train to Grindlewald . (Choose the correct carriages to avoid changing at Zweilutschinen).
  • Walk or catch the local bus from the bus park to the 'Gletscherschlucht' via Pfingsteggbahn, (Not the 'Obergletscher' but the 'red' route with a small fare payable).
  • Walk through the gorge to the end and back (about 1 hour total).
  • Walk or return by bus to Grindlewald.
  • Take the train to Interlaken EAST.


Visit the crystal exhibition

Hints:

  • Drive to, and park free at Zweilutschinen to save time.
  • Take a torch, a waterproof jacket, and good walking shoes for the gorge.
  • Visit the crystal exhibition by the entrance on the way out.
  • Check the infrequent times of the private bus back to Grindlewald. (only 5 per day otherwise a 1 hour walk uphill).
  • Try a return trip on the Pffingstegg cable car which you pass on the way back.

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