A winter training route suitable for beginners and advanced thanks to the option to shorten it. Can be complemented from Bussalp with a sled ride back to Grindelwald.
From Grindelwald, take the path towards Mühlebach to then ascend to Bort on the winter hiking trail. Those who want to shorten the route can also take the gondola lift of the Firstbahn to the Bort middle station. From there, the signed winter hiking trail continues mostly through the forest to Restaurant Rasthysi. Between the trees, you can repeatedly catch a glimpse of the impressive panorama with the Eiger as the focal point. Through gentle ups and downs, you finally reach the Bussalp. Here you can relax wonderfully on the sun terrace before returning to Grindelwald by sled (rental directly at Bussalp), on foot, or by bus.
Author’s recommendation
- Berghaus Bort
- Restaurant Rasthysi
- Mountain restaurant Bussalp
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Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Sunstar Hotel - GrindelwaldHotel Alte Post - Grindelwald
Hotel Kreuz & Post - Grindelwald
Safety information
- Weather and snow & avalanche report to be observed
- Snow report Grindelwald-First
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Grindelwald, Bahnhof
Bussalp
Feuerstelle Nodhalten
Feuerstelle Bort - Grindelwald
Bussalp
Sunstar Hotel - Grindelwald
Hotel Alte Post - Grindelwald
Hotel Kreuz & Post - Grindelwald
Indoor Seilpark Grindelwald
INTERSPORT Rent Network - your ski rental in Grindelwald
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
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. Travelers from Zurich change trains in Bern. The trains run every half hour.
Ticket purchase Jungfrau Region
Directions
By car, various routes are possible. From Basel and Geneva, the fastest way leads via Bern. From Zurich, the fastest drive is towards Lucerne and the Brünig Pass. The pass is open in summer and winter.
From the south, access is via Grimsel or Susten Pass into the region. Both passes are only open in summer. As an alternative, the Simplon Pass and then the Lötschberg car shuttle train are available.
Arrival video by car Jungfrau Region
Parking
In the village of Grindelwald, there are two public parking garages with covered spaces to choose from: Eiger+ parking garage (252 parking spaces) and Sports Center parking garage (160 parking spaces). These cannot be reserved in advance. Additional uncovered parking spaces are available throughout the village.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Jungfrau Ski Region piste map
Winter hiking and sledding map 1:27,000 by Grindelwald Tourism
Equipment
- First aid kit
- Weather-appropriate clothing - layering principle (always with you: rain protection)
- Drink and food
- Mobile phone
Localization
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