Walking the Bernese Highlights West

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18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Bern, Switzerland

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Delight in magnificent views along this as you cross high mountain passes linking alpine valleys

Walk to some of the most remote areas and be rewarded with dramatic mountain scenery

View exquisite glaciers and the shimmering turquoise waters of Lake Oeschinensee

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High in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps, challenge and reward go hand in hand on the eight-day 'Walking the Bernese Highlights West' trekking tour. Starting in Mürren, one of the Oberland’s most picturesque villages, this self-guided journey is tailored for seasoned hikers seeking dramatic mountain scenery and an active escape. Ascend the Sefinenfurgge and Hohturli passes for jaw-dropping views of the Bluemlisalp massif, glaciers, and turquoise Lake Oeschinensee.

Trek through wildflower-strewn valleys, cross into remote hamlets like Griesalp and Adelboden, and pass through alpine meadows to reach the stylish yet authentic resort town of Gstaad. While the route is demanding, public transport offers a safety net if you wish to skip a segment or if weather turns. Accommodations, meals, and logistical support are all included.

The trip’s unique selling point is its expertly crafted route—more challenging than its eastern counterpart—rewarding intrepid travelers with some of the most spectacular, unspoiled vistas in Europe and a true sense of alpine adventure.

day 1Arrive Murren

It is a good idea to add an extra day or two in Murren before starting your Bernese Highlights walk to get used to walking at high altitudes. We have several walks to chose from based here.
Overnight Hotel Edelweiss, Murren.

day 2Murren to Greisalp

day 3Griesalp to Kandersteg

day 4At Leisure in Kandersteg

day 5Kandersteg to Adelboden

day 6Adelboden to Lenk

day 7Lenk to Gstaad

day 8Depart Gstaad

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7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation, Luggage transfers between hotels

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