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From Grindelwald to Wildgärst

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  • On the Wildgärst.
    On the Wildgärst.
    Photo: Jochen Ihle, CC BY-SA, Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ
difficult
Distance 15.1 km
6:00 h
993 m
1,195 m
2,890 m
1,939 m
Who already knows Hagel- and Häxeseeli, the Blau Gletscherli and the Wildgärst? This circular route leads to Grindelwald’s quiet side and presents a magnificent viewpoint summit.

Hiking to the Bachsee is not exactly an original idea. After all, many do it. But at the Bachsee, completely different perspectives open up, for example the route to the Wildgärst. The ascent begins at the fork shortly before the Bachsee; we therefore take the marked path to the right, which leads us to a nameless lake. We see the Bachsee from above, above it the Faulhorn, and on the horizon the prominent Grindelwald summits. Then the path pulls into the Hiendertelli. The scenery there is somewhat gloomy. In particular, this massive rock ridge running from the Grosseegg over the Widderfeldgrätli to the Schwarzhorn seems eerie. Its long shadows fall on the unfortunate Hagelseeli and Häxeseeli. At the Wart crossing it is sunny again. “Wildgärst 35 minutes” promises the signpost. Those who want to skip the summit detour may remain seated or continue hiking. But that would be a pity. Because the Wildgärst is easy to master. The ascent over scree and rubble is surprisingly harmless and the

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Publisher Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ

The «Tourenplaner Schweiz» is a product of the magazine «Wandermagazin Schweiz». The magazine is published eight times a year. We take our readers to new regions, show the pearls of Switzerland, and tell stories about the land and people. In each issue, you will find hiking tips, reports, photo series, recipes, product information, and the latest news from the hiking world. The current issue is available at kiosks and from the publisher.

Profile picture of Jochen Ihle Author Jochen Ihle 
Jochen Ihle (born 1962) is the editor-in-chief of the hiking magazine SCHWEIZ. He spends his working life in the mountains year-round and is the author of numerous hiking guidebooks.

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