The alpine hike from Schynigen Platte (plateau) across Faulhorn up to First is a classic among the Bernese alpine hikes. A magnificent scenic backdrop of alpine peaks is your constant companion throughout the tour. The all-round panorama from Faulhorn is simply indescribably beautiful. Turquoise-blue Brienz Lake lies far below and the silhouette of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau loom on the horizon on the other side.

Hiking trail:
Schynige Platte – Männdlenen – Faulhorn – Bachalpsee - First

The route begins at Schynigen Platte, and takes you in the direction of Faulhorn. Then a zig-zag path leads from Faulhorn down to Bachalpsee (Bachalp Lake), and then from there to First

See the drunken bird's eye view of the trail map here:
http://www.geotrails.ch/3d.php?trailid=61304

Or just see the usual boring trail map here:
http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/eiger-moench-and-jungfrau-in-your-field-of-vision-1.html

Hiking time: 05:20 h
Physical fitness: challenging
Difficulty: challenging
Difference in elevation: 930 m
Culmination point: 2681 m

How to get there:

1- Our meeting point will be at the train station of Wilderswil at 09:00 here:
http://goo.gl/maps/f0uYx

2- From here we take the rack-railway to Schynige Platte from where we will start our hike. Train departs at 09:25 (1 hour ride)
For timetable see here:
http://www.jungfrau.ch/en/tourism/travel-information/timetable/schynige-platte/journey-there/

For train ticket prices see here:
http://www.jungfrau.ch/en/tourism/travel-information/tickets-rates/interlaken-ost/fares-for-individual-travellers/

Where does it end....if ever:

3- We end our hike at the Cableway station Grindelwald First
Access point of arrival: Rückreise mit der Gondelbahn vom First nach Grindelwald (Rundreisetickets sind erhältlich)
We will then take the chair-lift from First to Grindelwald

4- From Grindelwald we take the train back to Wilderswil (for those who left the car there)

What to bring:
- Water... lots of it
- Food
- Hiking shoes
- Lots of stamina
- Money for trains and chair lifts
- A smile on your face and a spring on your step

This activity will happen under good weather conditions only.
http://www.prevision-meteo.ch/meteo/localite/schynige-platte

For the Car Sharing Organizer see here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtKNyZWHpF4SdEdNMF9EMEJaSXFKMlZzZVN4eHlaUmc&usp=sharing

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