Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps - 8 Days Tour with 3 Reviews by Walkers' Britain

8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

20 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Meiringen, Switzerland

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Meiringen is the perfect centre for 6 days of walking for all grades

Hike Beneath the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau

Panorama's of the Swiss Alps

Lakes, Gorges, Glaciers and Dramatic Alpine Scenery

Wide choice of walks for all weather conditions & levels of fitness

Base yourself in a pleasant 4* hotel with wellness centre and unpack only once

Itinerary

Picture yourself beneath the towering peaks of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau—welcome to the "Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps" tour, a private, self-guided trekking and hiking trip tailored for experienced travelers and seniors seeking both adventure and comfort. Over eight days, you’ll be based in the charming, unspoiled market town of Meiringen, staying in a welcoming 4-star hotel where you unpack just once and choose from a variety of daily walks.

With over 300 km of marked footpaths, this trip offers something for every level of fitness, from gentle strolls through wildflower meadows to exhilarating high ridge hikes and even glacier exploration. Each season brings its own magic: spring’s lush blooms, summer’s accessible high alpine trails, and autumn’s riot of colors. Well-prepared route notes, maps, and GPX files ensure you can confidently navigate the spectacular scenery, whatever your preference or the weather.

Meiringen serves as a natural transport hub, connecting you via cable cars, postbuses, and mountain railways to new adventures each day—no need for long uphill climbs to reach the best views. The area remains refreshingly free from mass tourism and offers authentic Swiss hospitality and excellent local amenities.

The unique selling point of this trip is its flexibility and ease: you can tailor your hiking adventures to your daily mood and energy, all while enjoying the convenience of a single, comfortable base. From the heart of the Swiss Alps, set out in a new direction every morning and savor the limitless beauty and tranquility that define this exceptional region.

day 1Arrive Meiringen, unpack only once

Make your own way to our 4* hotel in Meiringen: your base for the next eight days.
This pleasant little town is excellent for a centre-based walking tour, being central to a lot of fine walks in the Bernese region.
The Haslital, one of the large valleys in the Central Alps, stretches from the Grimsel Pass to the Lake of Brienz. Along this valley you will find Meiringen. The town suffered a disastrous fire in 1875 and there remains little except for the old church with archaeological remains lying underneath it and a mediaeval watchtower in the 'upper' part of the town.
Meiringen is the home of the Meringue. There are a couple of bakeries along the 'high street' where these are much in evidence in all shapes and sizes. Meiringen is also known for the spectacular Reichenbach Falls into which Sherlock Holmes and his foe Moriarty, the master criminal, fell locked in each other’s arms. You can visit the 'Sherlock Holmes Museum' which is housed in the old Anglican church in the open area by the Park Hotel, which is itself a national monument.
You may want to use a funicular railway to take you to the top of the Reichenbach Falls, otherwise it is a 30 minutes’ walk out of town.

Accommodation

Hotel Alpbach - this 4* hotel has warmly furnished rooms with with free Wi-Fi, TVs and room service. Other amenities include a spa area with a sauna and a steam room, in addition to an upscale restaurant featuring 4 cozy, wood-panelled dining rooms, a bar and a terrace.

Meals

Dinner

day 2-7Over 6 days, choose many walks from Meiringen

day 8Arrangements end after breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 dinners

Others

Digital information pack including navigational appEmergency hotlineGPX files on request

What's Excluded

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Meiringen: Panoramas of the Swiss Alps - 8 Days

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