The Schilthorn at 2,970 metres, is reached by a two stage cable car from the village of Mürren, changing at Birg. In good weather there is a superb 360° panoramic view from the the famous revolving restaurant at the top, which was featured in the James Bond film 'O.H.M.S.S.'
Mürren is reached from Lauterbrunnen, either by taking the cog railway up to Grütschalp and then the short train ride via Winteregg to Mürren, or by bus to Stechelberg and then by cable-car.
There is not a lot to do at the top of the Schilthorn, and if you have to make
a choice, then the Jungfrau excursion has much more to offer.
Returning from Mürren there is a nice easy 1½ hour walk back to Grütschalp passing the station for the cog railway up to the Allmondhubel, (which is also worth a visit if you have the time), and then the cog railway from Grütschalp back down to Lauterbrunnen.
Alternatively from Mürren you can take the two-stage cable car down to Stechleberg and then the post-bus to Lauterbrunnen, stopping off for an hour or so at the Trümmelbach waterfalls.
These impressive waterfalls have formed over millions of years and are well
worth a visit in any weather. They combine all the melt water from the three
great mountains, the Eiger, the Mönch, and the Jungfrau. There is a lift
inside the mountain to the top of the falls, from which you have several
tunnels and viewing platforms to explore. You must have a waterproof jacket and
hood. Don't take the lift down or you will miss the best part but walk down the
path instead. Allow about an hour for the waterfalls
Using the Regional Pass: |
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- From Interlaken WEST.
- Take the bus or walk through the town to Interlaken EAST.
- Catch the train to Lauterbrunnen via Wilderswill. (Choose the correct section of the train for Lauterbrunnen to avoid changing at Zweilutschinen).
- Cross the road and take the cog railway up to Grütschalp.
- Take the train to Mürren.
- Walk on through the village to the cable-car station.
- Take the cable car up to to the Schilthorn changing at Birg. (50% fare to pay on the last section with the regional pass).
- Return to Mürren by cable car.
- Change cable-cars down to Stechelberg via Gimmelwald.
- Catch the Post-bus (or walk) to the Trümmelbach waterfalls.
- Continue on by post-bus to Lauterbrunnen.
- Walk up through the village past the church to the Staubach waterfall if you have time.
- Catch the train to Interlaken EAST.
- Walk or take the bus to Interlaken WEST.
This live web camera is just outside the Schilthorn restaurant, and can be viewed at www.swisspanorama.com
Hints:
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Choose a day with perfect weather.
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Combine a trip to the Schilthorn with a visit to the Trümmelbach waterfalls.
- Take your guest-card and a waterproof jacket with a hood for the waterfalls.
- Explore the town of Lauterbrumnnen and walk up to the Staubach waterfall if you have time.
