Winter hiking trail First - Waldspitz- Bort (Nr. 51)

First - Waldspitz - Bort

• After a snowfall, the ground can be softer and more difficult to walk on.

• The sun’s rays are more intense in the mountains. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen with a high protection factor, a hat and sunglasses with UV protection.
• We recommend bringing warm clothing and rain gear even in summer and in good weather in winter. We recommend layering your clothing.
• Charged mobile phone
• First-aid kit
• Winter shoes with non-slip sole
• Drinks and snacks
• If available: hiking sticks

The route through the forest from Waldspitz to Bort is also fun by sledge or similar means of transport.

Car: 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. There is also the parking area at Grindelwald Grund.

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

Swisstopo Landeskarte 1229 Grindelwald 1:25'000

• First Cliff Walk 
• Alpine Hotel & Berghaus Bort 
• Berggasthaus Waldspitz