- 1:33 h
- 7.89 km
- 393 m
- 393 m
- 919 m
- 1,144 m
- 225 m
- Start: Grindelwald Sports Center
- Destination: Grindelwald Sports Center
The popular circular route starts in the center of Grindelwald. It passes traditional chalets and green meadows before returning to the starting point. With 7.9 kilometers and 435 meters of ascent, it is an optimal training route for evening rounds. The trail can be started year-round and is especially suitable in bad weather as most of it is run on asphalt.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Equipment
- First aid kit
- Weather-appropriate clothing (always carry rain protection)
- Drink and snacks
- Mobile phone
Directions & Parking facilities
From Basel and Geneva, the fastest way to the Jungfrau Region is via Bern. From Zurich, the route via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass is recommended. The pass is open all year round.
From the south, access to the Jungfrau Region is via Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both passes are only open in summer. As an alternative, the Simplon Pass with subsequent car shuttle through the Lötschberg Tunnel can be used.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken, follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here, turn left toward Grindelwald. The entire drive takes about 30 minutes and includes some winding sections.
Various routes by car are possible. From Basel and Geneva, the fastest way is via Bern. From Zurich, the fastest drive is via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass. The pass is open in summer and winter.
From the south, access is via Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both are only open in summer. Alternatively, the Simplon Pass and then the Lötschberg car shuttle are options.
Grindelwald
There are three public parking garages: Eiger+ parking garage (252 spaces), Sports Center parking garage (160 spaces), and the new Terminal Parking (1000 spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, we can also use the parking lot in Grindelwald Grund.
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travelers from Zurich change trains in Bern. Trains run every half hour.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken Ost station, we reach Grindelwald without changing trains by the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB). Important: board the rear part of the train, as it splits in Zweilütschinen. Those boarding the front end up in Lauterbrunnen. The journey takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later, we arrive at the village terminal.
Grindelwald has three stations (Terminal, Grund, and Village). The terminal (Village) is located in the center of Grindelwald.
Additional information
License (master data)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Free running shoe test at the Backdoor Shop Grindelwald
Safety guidelines
- No special notes
Map
- Trail Running Map Grindelwald
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