Discover the Bachalpsee
easy
5.8 km
1:50 h
202 m
202 m
The hike starts at the First mountain station. To get there, you need to take the First gondola in the village. The gondola ride takes 30 minutes. The hike leads along a wide and developed path to the Bachalpsee. In the first part you have to manage a steep ascent. Afterwards, the trail leads past alpine meadows in a gentle up and down to the lake. On the way back, you take the same path as on the way there.
Author’s recommendation
Take a picnic with you and enjoy it at one of the many benches by the lake or along the path. Here you can enjoy the impressive panorama.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,280 m
Lowest point
2,164 m
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Safety information
Tips, hints and links
More hikes in the Jungfrau RegionStart
First (2,172 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.659930, 8.053564
DMS
46°39'35.7"N 8°03'12.8"E
UTM
32T 427591 5167809
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Destination
First
Turn-by-turn directions
First - Bachalpsee- First
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
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. Travellers from Zurich have to change in Berne. The trains run every half hour.
Getting there
There are different ways to reach the region by car. The fastest way from Basel and Geneva is via Berne. The fastest route from Zurich is through Lucerne and the Brünig Pass. The pass is open in summer and winter.
From the south, the route goes over the Grimsel or Susten Pass into the region. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, you can take the Simplon Pass and then Lötschberg car transport.
Parking
Grindelwald has public car parks with covered parking spaces: Eiger+ car park (252 parking spaces) and Sportzentrum car park (160 parking spaces). They cannot be reserved in advance. Uncovered parking spaces are available everywhere in the village.Coordinates
DD
46.659930, 8.053564
DMS
46°39'35.7"N 8°03'12.8"E
UTM
32T 427591 5167809
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
- hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- comfortable and sturdy footwear
- adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- sun and rain protection
- snacks and drinking water
- first aid kit
- penknife
- mobile phone
- if necesessary: telescope sticks, headlight, maps
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.8 km
Duration
1:50h
Ascent
202 m
Descent
202 m
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