Walk the Crossroads of Five Passes

Day 1: Arrive in Meiringen

Arrive in Meiringen to prepare for your wonderful week of walking. Below are just a selection of the many walks that are available in and around Meiringen.
Overnight Hotel Meiringen, Meiringen (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 2: Hasliberg Panorama Way (10km/6.2mi)

This walk is ideal for your first day. It has a little bit of everything, it's never too strenuous and it would be very difficult to get lost! This is a good option to familiarise you with the Hasliberg geography with numerous variations for shortening the walk.

Begin with a 10min train journey from Meiringen to Brunig, from here you follow the Hasliberg Panorama Way through open meadows famous for orchids in May & June with incredible views of the Eiger and Monch mountains. You'll return to Meiringen via a modern sculpture garden which is well worth a look.
Overnight Hotel Meiringen, Meiringen (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 3: Romantic Way (20km/12.4mi)

This is a spectacular walk beginning with an exhilarating Post Bus ride to Grosse Scheidegg (how do they drive so well on these roads!?). You have views of the Eiger as you come down steadily towards Schwarzwaldalp, before following the river all the way back into Meiringen. You can also visit the mighty Reichenbach Falls (highly recommended) before the last stint back to your hotel. You could also take the funicular back to Meiringen from the falls if you wish.
Overnight Hotel Meiringen, Meiringen (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 4: Augstmatthorn (16km/9.9mi)

This is a classic ridge walk to the summit of Augstmatthorn (2137m) offering fantastic views over Lake Brienz and the mountains beyond. A beautiful train journey from Meiringen to Interlaken starts off your day before ascending at a 64% gradient on the Harder Kulm funicular. Upon reaching ‘The Top Of Interlaken’, you gradually ascend through woodland where you’re likely to spot the local deer alongside spectacular views of the bright blue Lake Brienz below.
Overnight Hotel Meiringen, Meiringen (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 5: Rest Day

Enjoy a rest day exploring the charming village of Meiringen. There are plenty of walk options if you'd like to continue walking, as well as lots of excursions including the famous Jungfraujoch rail journey; this is a once in a lifetime experience to the 'Top of Europe' at 3,400m. We also highly recommend taking a mountain railway and cable car journey to Schilthorn 'Piz Gloria', famous for being featured in the James Bond film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', its revolving restaurant and unmatched mountain views.
Overnight Hotel Meiringen, Meiringen (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 6: The Gelmer Experience (5km/3.1mi or 9km/5.6mi)

This is certainly one to tick off your list! With a gradient of 106%, Gelmer Funicular isn’t just any old funicular journey. This hair-raising ride presents spectacular views over the Grimsel Valley and nearby mountains. Once at the top, the stunning Gelmer Lake offers a beautiful circular walk - please note this can be challenging in areas with narrow paths and steep drops (we do not recommend attempting in poor weather). You can either choose to walk back down to Handegg or take another exhilarating ride down the funicular!
Overnight Hotel Meiringen, Meiringen (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 7: Grosse Scheidegg (15km/9.3mi)

One of the great classic walks of the Bernese Oberland, with spectacular views and scenery at every turn. Beginning with a train to Schynige Platte via Interlaken, your walk starts with a steady climb as you make your way to Faulhorn summit. Upon reaching First, you can take the gondola down to Grindelwald which is well worth exploring before taking the train back to Meiringen.
Overnight Hotel Meiringen, Meiringen (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 8: Depart Meiringen

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