The hike begins with a scenic ride by post bus up to the Grimsel Pass height. The start leads past the shores of the Grimsel and Räterichsboden reservoirs. It continues via Grimsel Hospiz, Handegg, Guttannen, Boden back to Innertkirchen. The hiking trail invites you to a varied hike. Parts of the path carved into the rock still recall the Säumer.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Hotel Grimsel PasshöheHotel Grimselpasshöhe
Hotel Restaurant Alpenrösli Grimselpass
Historisches Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz - Guttannen
Hotel Hof & Post - Innertkirchen
Safety information
Roadbook
Hotel Grimsel Passhöhe
Hotel Grimselpasshöhe
Hotel Restaurant Alpenrösli Grimselpass
Historisches Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz - Guttannen
Handeggfall
Camping Grimselblick - Innertkirchen
Tourist Information Innertkirchen
Hotel Hof & Post - Innertkirchen
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from more than 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run from Basel and Lucerne directly to the Jungfrau region. The trains run every half hour.
Directions
There are various access options by car. From Geneva, the fastest way leads via Bern. From Zurich and Basel, the journey towards Lucerne and Brünig Pass is fastest. The pass is open in summer and winter.
From the south, access is via Grimsel or Susten Pass to the region. Both passes are only open in summer. As an alternative, the Simplon Pass and subsequently Lötschberg car shuttle are available.
Parking
There are some uncovered parking spaces at Grimselpass.Coordinates
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Equipment
- The sun exposure is increased in the mountains. Sunscreen with a high protection factor, a sun hat, and sunglasses with UV protection are definitely part of the equipment.
- Also in summer and in good "starting weather" warm clothing and rain protection must be carried. The layering principle with various layers of clothing is recommended.
- Charged mobile phone
- First aid kit
- Drinks
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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