Discover Switzerlands most impressive parts. The route “Via Alpina” leads along the three famous Swiss mountains “Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau” through valleys and canyons to the well known ski-resort Adelboden-Lenk. Most likely you won’t meet any bears on this tour but the route has its name from the time when only game could walk these paths. Today the trails are in a very good condition but this tour is still not an easy walk. During the course of your hike you reach peaks and summits where the spectacular beauty of the Swiss Alps rewards you for your efforts.

Tour character: Surefootedness and a good condition are mandatory. You must not be afraid of heights to go on this alpine tour. Parts of the tour can be cut short in case of bad weather.

Valid: June 27 – September 13, 2026

Day 1: Individual arrival to Meiringen
Arrival by train to Meiringen. The hotel is in walking distance of the railway station.

Day 2: Meiringen – Grindelwald
The bus takes you to Rosenlaui where the first hike starts. You walk up to the idyllic Schwarzwaldalp and continue to "Grosse Scheidegg" from where you have panoramic views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Descent to Grindelwald.
Details: approx. 4.5 hours, 15 km ↑ 615 m  ↓ 920 m

Day 3: Grindelwald – Wengen
The trail leads up to the „Kleine Scheidegg“ and continues over a sunny high trail to the car-free holiday resort of Wengen. A small path leads past the spectacular Trümmelbach waterfall down to Lauterbrunnen.
Details: approx. 5.5 hours, 16 km ↑ 1095 m ↓ 856 m

Day 4: Wengen - Griesalp/Pochtenalp
Take the train to Lauterbrunnen early in the morning and from here continue by cable car and railway to Mürren. In the early months of the summer there is often still snow on the alpine pass “Sefinenfurgge”. You walk past a breathtaking Alpine scenery.
Details: approx. 6.5 hours, 17 km ↑ 995 m ↓ 1,225 m

Day 5: Griesalp/Pochtenalp - Kandersteg
The ascent to the Blüemlisalp is the most spectacular stage on your hiking tour. After a long and step walk up to 2,843 meters you may enjoy an excellent meal at the Swiss mountain pasture “Blüemlisalphütte”. From there the trail leads over the “Hohtürli” and glacier moraines down to Lake Öschinen. Now, Kandersteg is only a short walk away. (easy option: ride with the cable car down into the valley).
Details: approx. 7 hours, 17 km ↑ 1,355 m ↓ 1,587 m

Day 6: Kandersteg - Adelboden
By cable car up to “Allmenalp” from where you hike to “Bunderspitz”. The view on the surrounding peaks is breathtaking. Afterwards, you hike down into the valley to Adelboden.
Details: approx. 4.5 hours, 12 km ↑ 915 m ↓ 1,355 m

Day 7: Adelboden - Lenk
From the widely known village of Adelboden you walk towards the Hahnenmoospass. Wonderful views and the peak of mount Wildstrubel guide you down to the valley Simmental.
Details: approx. 4.5 hours, 14 km ↑ 650 m ↓ 930 m

Day 8: Individual Departure from Lenk
Departure or extension.

No minimum number of participants.

• 7 nights including breakfast at hotels in category Charm or A (middleclass hotels)
  
• Halfboard on the Griesalp/Pochtenalp
• Daily Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person)
• Subsidy for arrival by train
• Cable car and train ride Lauterbrunnen - Grütschalp - Mürren
• Carefully elaborated route description
• Digital Travel documents
• Navigation app available
• Service Hotline
• Subscription for SwitzerlandMobility Plus app for one year

Not included

Journeys by post bus, mountain railways and cable cars, tourist tax

Charm Hotels

Meiringen: Hotel Victoria****
This family run hotel welcomes you to Meiringen. Located right in the centre of the city, Hotel Victoria is an elegant starting point for your Bärentrek hiking tour. The excellent restaurant provides the ideal "fuel" for the strenuous hiking days ahead of you.

Grindelwald: Hotel Kirchbühl****
A fantastic view of the Eigernordwand awaits you at the Private Selection Hotel Kirchbühl. For over 100 years, family Brawand has been indulging guests from all corners of the world with excellent food and a wonderful spa facility.

Wengen: Hotel Regina****
The car-free village of Wengen offers peace and relaxation in the midst of an enchanting mountainscape to everyone who comes here. A stay at the Hotel Regina is particularly restful. Enjoy the fantastic view of the snow-covered peak of the Jungfrau from your deluxe room or relax in the spa area.

Griesalp: Griesalp Hotels
A small oasis in the middle of the summits of the Bernese Oberland. Hotel Berghaus of Griesalp Hotels offers you excellent infrastructure in combination with wonderful panoramic views. Relax in the in-house sauna and enjoy regional specialities in the excellent restaurant.

Kandersteg: Hotel Victoria Belle Epoque
Hotel Victoria Belle Epoque is located in the heart of Kandersteg in the middle of a large park. For over 220 years guest from all over the world have flocked here and are welcomed by family Platzer catering for hospitality and great service to this day.

Adelboden: Bellevue & Spa Parkhotel****
Bright rooms, creative cuisine and swimming bliss amidst a charming mountain world. Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa is considered one of the best accommodations in the Alpine region. Look forward to a relaxing stay in one of the most renowned ski resorts in the world.

Lenk: Hotel Kreuz***
A typical chalet-style hotel in the centre of the small village of Lenk im Simmental. The hotel has a sauna, swimming pool and a small spa area. An ideal end point for your hiking trip on the Bärentrek.

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