Grimmialp Trail: Ibex in sight

6.21 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Snowshoeing
  • 3:20 h
  • 6.21 km
  • 380 m
  • 380 m
  • 1,225 m
  • 1,567 m
  • 342 m
  • Start: Grimmialp
  • Destination: Grimmialp

The signposted snowshoe circular route on the Grimmialp. A hidden gem, as with luck you can even observe a ibex colony along the way.

The starting point of the Grimmialp Trail is the Schwenden i.D. / Grimmialp stop or the Senggiweid car park on the Grimmialp at the back of the Diemtigtal. From there the snowshoe walk starts along the valley floor up to the Waldmanndli area and further to the Nidegg alpine hut. It then continues through the Nidegg forest to the wildlife observation station. A telescope is provided there – with some luck you can observe the exposed ibex colony. The highest point of the snowshoe hike is reached at the ski lift leading to the Upper Stiereberg. The descent down to Senggiweid then follows the Nidegg slope, away from the ski runs. The view into the valley forms a worthy conclusion to the snowshoe tour.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Unknown
Trail
Path
Gravel

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Grimmialp – Senggiweid – Nidegg – Grimmialp

Equipment

Snowshoes, ski poles, sturdy, high, grippy and waterproof mountain or winter hiking boots, cold and sun protection, first aid kit, food and warm drinks, mobile phone, possibly gaiters

 

Directions & Parking facilities

Starting point: Schwenden i.D. / Grimmialp
by train to Oey-Diemtigen, then by bus to the starting point
Destination: Schwenden i.D. / Grimmialp
by bus from Schwenden i.D. / Grimmialp to Oey-Diemtigen, then by train

Additional information

Berner Wanderwege, 031 340 01 01, info@beww.ch, bernerwanderwege.ch

Literature

Brief brochure "Snowshoe Hiking", Berner Wanderwege available in our shop.

License (master data)

Safety guidelines

Difficulty: medium (red) / Fitness: medium

Signposting

This route is signposted as a snowshoe trail, but not specially prepared.

Avalanches

Increased avalanche risk in spring and during sudden weather changes. Useful but not mandatory are an avalanche transceiver (LVS device), probe, and shovel. Check snow conditions and possible avalanche dangers before the tour.

Behaviour

Do not take unnecessary risks and respect your limits. Always stay on the signposted routes. Avoid wildlife if possible, remain quiet. Observe animals from a distance. Carry out your rubbish and leave no unwanted traces.

Map

swisstopo map: 263T Wildstrubel, 1 : 50,000

Nearby

Address

Grimmialp Trail: Ibex in sight
3757 Diemtigen