--- title: "On old pass road to the Grosse Scheidegg" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/on-old-pass-road-to-the-grosse-scheidegg" description: "From Meiringen station, walk eastwards towards the Alpbach and along the main road towards the Aare river. In Willigen, the main village of the Schattenhalb municipality, the Schattenhalb cultural trail branches off from the main road and leads up to Schwendi on the historic Scheidegg path. This former mule track was the trade route Meiringen–Grindelwald. It also served as access to the touristically important Rosenlaui spa, which was significant even early on. Notable are the path sections paved with round, reddish granite stones and protected by a dry stone retaining wall. In Schwendi, a ten-minute detour allows a visit to the roaring Rychenbach Falls. In \"The Final Problem,\" the English crime author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, tired of his hero, let the master detective Sherlock Holmes fall to his death here on May 4, 1891, in a fight with his adversary (he later had to revive him due to reader protest!). Soon the Zwirgi viewing terrace is reached, from where you enjoy a magnificent view of the Hasliberg and the pre-Alpine peaks from the Planplatten to the Gibel. After a short ascent over meadows and through woodland, a unique valley floor hike follows in Ledi via Syten–Chaltenbrunnen–Gschwantenmad (to Broch–Schwarzwaldalp 1h; to Mettlen–Gibelplatti–Grosse Scheidegg 3h45) to the nostalgic Rosenlaui hotel. The valley widens along the way. The mighty massif of the Wetterhorn and the wild peaks of the Engelhörner dominate the horizon.The detour into the nearby glacier gorge is highly recommended (entrance fee!): through dark tunnels and over small bridges with dizzying down views, you climb through the rocky crevice where the water has sculpted bizarre shapes and whirlpools. The circular walk takes about 1 hour. The Rosenlaui–Broch section can also be walked on a hiking trail away from the road. Afterwards, you climb the old mule track over Schwarzwaldalp–Alpiglen, crossing the pass road several times, to the Grosse Scheidegg. The pass crossing is a popular excursion destination with splendid views of the mountain scenery." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/9040803/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share On old pass road to the Grosse Scheidegg ======================================== - 14.60 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 5:00 h - 14.60 km - 1,363 m - 1 m - 595 m - 1,957 m - 1,362 m - - Start: Meiringen - Destination: Grindelwald/Grosse Scheidegg Mountain hiking trail from Alpiglen. A scenically magnificent pass route to the transition into the Lütschine valley. The proximity of the mountain giants and glaciers, the numerous mountain streams, and the splendid plant life make this hike an impressive experience. Natural wonders such as the Reichenbach Falls and the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge lie directly on the route. This route has gained great appeal since the hiking path was successfully moved away from the heavily trafficked road. Part of the Swiss Alpine Pass Route (Sargans–Montreux). Hard-surfaced sections at the beginning of the hike. From Meiringen station, walk eastwards towards the Alpbach and along the main road towards the Aare river. In Willigen, the main village of the Schattenhalb municipality, the Schattenhalb cultural trail branches off from the main road and leads up to Schwendi on the historic Scheidegg path. This former mule track was the trade route Meiringen–Grindelwald. It also served as access to the touristically important Rosenlaui spa, which was significant even early on. Notable are the path sections paved with round, reddish granite stones and protected by a dry stone retaining wall. In Schwendi, a ten-minute detour allows a visit to the roaring Rychenbach Falls. In "The Final Problem," the English crime author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, tired of his hero, let the master detective Sherlock Holmes fall to his death here on May 4, 1891, in a fight with his adversary (he later had to revive him due to reader protest!). Soon the Zwirgi viewing terrace is reached, from where you enjoy a magnificent view of the Hasliberg and the pre-Alpine peaks from the Planplatten to the Gibel. After a short ascent over meadows and through woodland, a unique valley floor hike follows in Ledi via Syten–Chaltenbrunnen–Gschwantenmad (to Broch–Schwarzwaldalp 1h; to Mettlen–Gibelplatti–Grosse Scheidegg 3h45) to the nostalgic Rosenlaui hotel. The valley widens along the way. The mighty massif of the Wetterhorn and the wild peaks of the Engelhörner dominate the horizon. The detour into the nearby glacier gorge is highly recommended (entrance fee!): through dark tunnels and over small bridges with dizzying down views, you climb through the rocky crevice where the water has sculpted bizarre shapes and whirlpools. The circular walk takes about 1 hour. The Rosenlaui–Broch section can also be walked on a hiking trail away from the road. Afterwards, you climb the old mule track over Schwarzwaldalp–Alpiglen, crossing the pass road several times, to the Grosse Scheidegg. The pass crossing is a popular excursion destination with splendid views of the mountain scenery. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (20%) Path (51%) Trail (21%) Gravel (8%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Meiringen - Chaltenbrunnen - Rosenlaui - Schwarzwaldalp - Grindelwald/Grosse Scheidegg Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: light trekking shoes, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, pocket pharmacy, light picnic, enough fluids. Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking suggestion from the hiking book Jungfrau Region Brienzersee - Oberhasli, hiking book series of the BWW, order at: http://shop.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines  This route runs exclusively on marked trails of the category hiking trail Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 254T Interlaken, order at: http://shop.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Point of view - Tours 6.63 km - Hiking Trail 8.61 km - Hiking Trail 6.21 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3860 Meiringen Download GPX file - - - -