First - Schwarzhorn - First No. 18

First - Chrinnenboden - Schwarzhorn - Chrinnenboden - First

• Caution: only for sure-footed hikers who are free from vertigo.
• The trail can only be climbed in good weather.
• Hiking Check

• 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

• In addition to the alpine hiking trail, a via ferrata also leads to the summit of the Schwarzhorn.

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. 

• Journey to Grindelwald
• Arrival by car video Jungfrau Region

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.

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.

• Timetable and ticket purchase SBB
• Arrival by train video Jungfrau Region

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