Faulhorn, Grindelwald
#4 among attractions in Grindelwald
Facts and practical information
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. ()
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Faulhorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bachalpsee, Männlichen, First, Lake Brienz.
Scenic mountain lake with hiking trailsBachalpsee, 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...
Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, ParkMännlichen, 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.
Summit with cable cars and dramatic viewsFirst, 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.
Turquoise lake with walks and cruisesLake 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...
Botanical gardenSchynige 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...
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainGumihorn
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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainMännlichen, 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeHinterburgsee
113 min walk • Hinterburgsee is a lake in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. Its surface area is 5 ha.
Mountain with hiking and panoramic viewsSchwarzhorn
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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainLoucherhorn
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.
Train-accessible ridge with viewsSchynige 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.
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