Stechelberg – Buechen – Lauterbrunnen
with possible extension to Isenfluh
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Stechelberg
Lauterbrunnen 1.5 hrs (+ 2 hrs extended) 3 miles (3 mile extension) ↓ 110 m Schilthorn Cableway-start Lauterbrunnen cable car and railway-finish easy (to moderate) |
Route: Start at the Schilthorn Cableway, travel across to the west side of the Wiesse Lütschine. Observe the Cliffs to the left and catch glimpses of the via ferrata, waterfalls, and possibly a base jumper. Take the Lütschinenpromenade to the hamlet of Buechen and then on to the Lauterbrunnen Church. Possible side trip to Trümmelbachfälle or extend the trip with a round trip to Isenfluh (↑ 270 m) and then hike back to the Lauterbrunnen cable car.
Return: Take the cable car and train back from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (via Winteregg) Lunch/Drink: In Lauterbrunnen; Airtime Cafe was our favorite! Free WiFi, good food & interesting people watching !! |