#52 of 300 · Bernese Oberland (Jungfrau region)
Schynige Platte to First (Faulhorn)
SwitzerlandBern
SwitzerlandA classic Bernese Oberland ridge walk from Schynige Platte to First via the Faulhorn and the Bachalpsee, with views over Lakes Thun and Brienz and to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Both ends are served by mountain railway or gondola.
- Distance
- 16 km
- Point to point
- Ascent
- 900 m
- High point 2,681 m
- Time
- 6 h
- Day hike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Sustained climbing or a long day, no exposure.
- Best months
- Jul–Sep
- When the route is usually in condition
- Start
- Schynige Platte
- Finish: First
Route
- Schynige Platte
- Faulhorn
- Bachalpsee
- First
Wildlife along the route
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