Faulhorn, Grindelwald

Name: Faulhorn
Address: Grindelwald, Switzerland

#4 among attractions in Grindelwald

Natural attraction, Mountain, Park

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The Faulhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located between Lake Brienz and Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland. The summit is 2,681 metres high and can be reached by several trails. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 8796 ftProminence: 420 ftCoordinates: 46°40'30"N, 7°59'58"E

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Faulhorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bachalpsee, Männlichen, First, Lake Brienz.

1.1 miE
Scenic mountain lake with hiking trails
Bachalpsee, Grindelwald
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Bachalpsee is a serene alpine lake that epitomizes the idyllic beauty of Grindelwald, Switzerland. This tranquil body of water is situated at an elevation of 2,265 meters above sea level and offers a peaceful retreat for...
5.1 miSW
Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Park
Männlichen, Grindelwald
130 min walk • The Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway is a cable car linking Wengen with the Männlichen in Switzerland. It is owned and operated by the Luftseilbahn Wengen–Männlichen AG.
2.8 miE
Summit with cable cars and dramatic views
First, Grindelwald
71 min walk • First is a mountain location and minor summit on the slopes of the Schwarzhorn in the Bernese Oberland. It is mostly known as a cable car station above Grindelwald and as a popular hiking area with the Bachalpsee in proximity.
3.7 miN
Turquoise lake with walks and cruises
Lake Brienz
96 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, Lake Brienz is a pristine jewel of natural beauty that beckons travelers with its serene blue waters and breathtaking alpine backdrop. The lake, known in German as Brienzersee, stretches over an impressive 14 kilometers in length...
4.4 miW
Botanical garden
Schynige Platte Alpine Garden
113 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, the Schynige Platte Alpine Garden is a botanical treasure trove nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. This enchanting garden, established in 1929, is dedicated to the conservation and display of the diverse alpine...
4.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gumihorn
116 min walk • The Gumihorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, the highest point of the Schynige Platte ridge, located at the western end of the Schwarzhorn group. It forms a limestone tower, overlooking the valley of the Lütschine. At 2,099 metres, it is the highest summit lying west of the Loucherhorn.
4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Männlichen, Wengen
119 min walk • The Männlichen is a 2,343-metre mountain in the Swiss Alps located within the Canton of Berne. It can be reached from Wengen by the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway, or from the new Grindelwald Terminal station using the Grindelwald–Männlichen gondola cableway.
4.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hinterburgsee
113 min walk • Hinterburgsee is a lake in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. Its surface area is 5 ha.
3.7 miE
Mountain with hiking and panoramic views
Schwarzhorn
95 min walk • The Schwarzhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located between Brienz and Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland. With a height of 2,928 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the group north of the Grosse Scheidegg Pass.
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Loucherhorn
80 min walk • The Loucherhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. It is located east of the Schynige Platte.
4.6 miW
Train-accessible ridge with views
Schynige Platte
117 min walk • The Schynige Platte is a small mountain ridge and a viewpoint in the Bernese Highlands and belongs to the Schwarzhorn group. The mountain range consists of three peaks: Gumihorn, Tuba, and the closest summit next to the viewpoint, Geiss.