Rasthysi Trail W6
Short facts
- start: Grindelwald sports centre
- destination: Bussalp (1800 asl)
- medium
- 12,37 km
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- 900 m
- 1801 m
- 1039 m
- 60 / 100
- 40 / 100
best season
From Grindelwald you can follow the trail in the direction of Mühlebach to ascend up to Bort on the winter hiking trail. To shorten the route a little, you can also take the gondola of the First Aerial Cableway up to the Bort middle station. The trail continues along the signposted winter hiking trail, mostly through forests, to the Rasthysi Restaurant. Between the trees you can catch a glimpse of the impressive panorama with the Eiger as the centrepiece. The trail gently ascends and descends until it finally reaches the Bussalp, where you can relax on the sunny terrace before returning to Grindelwald by sledge (they can be hired right at the Bussalp) on foot or by bus.
General information
Directions
Grindelwald-Bort-Rasthysi-Bussalp
Safety Guidelines
Equipment
First aid kit
Weather-appropriate clothing - Onion principle (always carry waterproofs)
Drink and food provisions
Mobile telephone
Tip
- Berghaus Bort
- Restaurant Rasthysi
- Bergrestaurant Bussalp
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.
Ticket purchase Jungfrau Region
Maps
Jungfrau Ski Region Pistenplan
Winterwander- und Schlittelkarte 1:27‘000 von Grindelwald Tourismus
Additional Information
- Grindelwald Tourist Office, www.grindelwald.swiss
- Jungfraubahn transport, www.jungfrau.ch
- Please note the operating hours of the Grindelwald-First cable car.
- GrindelwaldBus current operation
Weather
This tour is presented by: Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG