Bussalp Loop
Short facts
- start: Grindelwald train station
- destination: Grindelwald train station
- difficult
- 18,36 km
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- 932 m
- 1801 m
- 1028 m
- 100 / 100
- 80 / 100
best season
From Grindelwald the asphalt road winds its way up to Bussalp. Once at the top it's worth driving a few meters further to the viewpoint. A wonderful place to linger for a few minutes and enjoy the fantastic panorama.
The tour continues towards Rasthysi/Holenwang. The descent on the gravel road is easy and comfortable. Passing the Rasthysi the tour continues on the asphalt road up towards Nodhalten. Then on gravel road, forest path and cool single trails via Aellfluh back to Grindelwald.
General information
Directions
Grindelwald - Lochsteinen - Bussalp - Rasthysi - Holenwang - Nodhalten - Aellfluh - Grindelwald
Safety Guidelines
Considerate and safe - Bike Codex
- Wear protective equipment
- Evaluate your skills
- Give way to hikers
- Stay on the trail
- Close pasture fences
Equipment
- (E-) mountainbike, well maintained
- Helmet, gloves, cycling glasses & bell
- Elbow & knee pads
- Mountain bike shoes
- Weather appropriate & durable clothing
- Day bike backpack
- Drink & food
- Repair Kit
- First aid kit
- Cell phone
- Map
Tip
- Restaurant Bussalp
- Sun terrace of Rasthysi
- Après-Ride Drink at the Avocado Bar
Getting there
From Interlaken follow the main road in the direction of Zweilütschinen. There you turn left towards Grindelwald. The whole trip takes about 30 minutes and is partly winding.
Parking
You can use the public parking garages in the center of Grindelwald: Parkhaus Eiger+ (252 parking spaces) and Parkhaus Sportzentrum (160 parking spaces), as well as an uncovered parking spaces at the bottom station of First and Pfingstegg.
Alternatively Parking area Grindelwald Grund
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.
Maps
bike/bicyle map Grindelwald Tourism
Additional Information
Pavings
- Street (13%)
- Asphalt Coating (56%)
- Hiking Trail (16%)
- Path (13%)
- Unknown (1%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG