«Apple Fritter Trail» Holenstein - Brandegg No. 32
Short facts
- start: Holenstein (1612 m)
- destination: Mountain restaurant Brandegg
- easy
- 4,59 km
- 1 hour 26 minutes
- 68 m
- 1619 m
- 1333 m
- 60 / 100
- 20 / 100
best season
The Apple Fritter Trail combines learning with a fabulous landscape and therefore offers a great experience on Männlichen. The Fruit Nature Trail leads across lush meadows, flower-filled fields and secluded woods from Holenstein to Brandegg. At the 6 information boards along the way you can test and improve your knowledge of fruit. For example: did you know that the Swiss eat an average of about 20 kilograms of apples per person per year? On your way through the splendid scenery you'll naturally be walking towards the imposing backdrop of the Eiger, Schreckhorn and Wetterhorn mountains. The crowning, scrumptious conclusion to the Apple Fritter Trail though, awaits you at the Brandegg restaurant. This is where some of the world's best apple fritters are made. What could be nicer than to rest your weary legs on the sun terrace and succumb to sweet temptation?
General information
Directions
Holenstein - Blattmad - Vorsassi - Brandegg
Safety Guidelines
- The path is only partly suitable for strollers
- Hiking-check
Equipment
hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
comfortable and sturdy footwear
adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
sun and rain protection
snacks and drinking water
first aid kit
penknife
mobile phone
if necesessary: telescope sticks, headlight, maps
Tip
- The trail is ideal for families with children. On the descent, you master 373 metres of altitude difference.
- On the way there are two beautifully situated barbecue sites.
Getting there
There are different ways to reach the region by car. The fastest way from Basel and Geneva is via Berne. The fastest route from Zurich is through Lucerne and the Brünig Pass. The pass is open in summer and winter.
From the south, the route goes over the Grimsel or Susten Pass into the region. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, you can take the Simplon Pass and then Lötschberg car transport.
Parking
Grindelwald has public car parks with covered parking spaces: Eiger+ car park (252 parking spaces) and Sportzentrum car park (160 parking spaces). They cannot be reserved in advance. Uncovered parking spaces are available everywhere in the village.
Public transit
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. Travellers from Zurich have to change in Berne. The trains run every half hour.
Additional Information
Weather
This tour is presented by: Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG