A trekking tour along one of the classics among long-distance hiking trails - the Via Alpina - promises grandiose views. The entire route would comprise 20 daily stages over 14 Alpine passes. Our tour dedicates six day stages to the area around the "Three Proud Swiss" - Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Details of the trekking tour
Even the start of the 1st stage is quite something! The hike starts in Rosenlaui, where the glacier gorge of the same name has thrilled nature lovers for decades. Past the Wetterhorn, the first destination is Grindelwald. With a view of the imposing north face of the Eiger, the route continues to Wengen and the Lauterbrunnen Valley. On the paths with lush green alpine pastures and traditional stables you feel the treasures of nature with all your senses.
After you have conquered the Sefinenfurgge on day 4, the stage to the Blüemlisalp awaits you on day 5. You first hike through a fantastic glacier world, the descent to Lake Oeschinen then follows. On the way from Kandersteg to the Bunderchrinde, whose ascent can be quite adventurous, you may encounter an ibex. The last stage from the well-known winter sports resort of Adelboden to Simmental rewards you with views of the Wildstrubel massif.
Highlights of the Via Alpina „Bear Trek“ with Charm
Fabulous views: The high-altitude paths and vantage points are guaranteed to make up for any exertion on this tour - the Alps are so spectacular here that you will be left breathless many times!
The waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley: Thundering water rushes down into the depths, creating a fine spray that envelops the scenery in a mystical veil. There is something magical about waterfalls, especially here, as there are 72 of them in the valley.
The Bernese triumvirate: Admiring the panorama of the Swiss capital is enough to make you go into raptures. The three most prominent points also have the most resonant names: the Eiger at 3,970 m, the Mönch at 4,107 m and the Jungfrau at 4,158 m.
UNESCO World Heritage Site Lake Oeschinen: Turquoise-blue water in front of steep mountain walls: the lake, fed by streams from the surrounding glaciers, is a true paradise. In summer, you can explore it by rowing boat or relax on its shores.
Useful information about the 8-day hiking tour
As the "Bear Trek" tour is one of our tours with charm, you will stay in selected accommodation that offers you that certain something. While the individual stages may seem demanding, the rest periods will provide you with relaxation.
Find out more about the wonderful hiking region in the Bernese Oberland.
On our ‘Hiking Tours with Charm’ you can enjoy the full service of our individual active holidays while staying in very special accommodation with that extra something in the best location. That means you can look forward to luxury furnishings and decor in the local style, as well as cuisine at the highest level. Many of our hotels with charm also offer large pools and a wellness area where you can relax after a lovely day of hiking.
Take the post bus to Rosenlaui, where the first route commences via Große Scheidegg to Grindelwald, always with the magnificent panorama of the Threesome Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Short trip to Lauterbrunnen and from here by train to Mürren. The trekking route leads past the Spillbodenalp to the Rotstockhütte. After a short stop for refreshments, climb the Sefinenfurgge and descend spectacularly to the Pochtenalp or the Griesalp
Today you join the Queen’s stage – a climb up to Hohtürli. After a long and steep ascent up to 2.843 m the alpine cabin on Blüemlisalp offers sustaining meals. Via Hohtürli and the moraines of Blüemlialp glacier you walk down to Öschinen Lake. Continue to Kandersteg (alternative from Öschinen Lake: take the cable car downhill).
Take the mountain railway up to Allmenalp, then ascent to Bonderchrinde. A stunning panorama view of the surrounding summits is a well earned reward. Continue downhill to Adelboden.
Today you end the Bear Trek with a walking tour from Adelboden via Hahnenmoos to Simmental. At the foot of the Wildstrubel you spend the last night in the beautiful Berner Oberland.
approx. 4.5 hours
14 km
700 m
980 m
Day
8
Departure or extension
Tour character
Sure footedness, a good head for height and good fitness level is required for this alpine hiking tour. Some shortcuts are available if the weather is bad.
Via Alpina „Bear Trek“ with Charm, 8 days, CH-BDWML-08D
Base price
1,369.00
1,429.00
Surcharge single room
429.00
429.00
You spend the night in specially selected hotels with special "extras" and can enjoy all the facilities of the charming accommodations (see "Accommodation").
Season1
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
Arrival daily
Season2
Jul 1, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
Arrival daily
Via Alpina „Bear Trek“ with Charm, 8 days, CH-BDWML-08D
You spend the night in specially selected hotels with special "extras" and can enjoy all the facilities of the charming accommodations (see "Accommodation").
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
Service hotline
Infos
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
By train to Meiringen and in a few walking minutes or short taxi transfer to the starting hotel.
Zurich airport.
Parking: chargeable car park at the mountain railway, approx. EUR 5 per day. No reservation.
Return from Lenk to Meiringen by train, duration approx. 3 hrs.
Things to note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Fares with public transport, mountain railways and cable cars, approx. EUR 60 per person
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Accommodation
Hotel Victoria Meiringen
★★★★S
Family Anderegg welcomes you to Meiringen. Located right in the centre of the city, Hotel Victoria is an elegant start destination for your hiking tour to Bärentrek. The excellent restaurant (14 Gault-Millau points) provides the ideal refreshment for the strenuous hiking days ahead of you.
Hotel Victoria Meiringen
★★★★S
A cordeal welcome to Meiringen from the Anderegg-family. Situated directly in the centre, hotel Victoria is a classy arrival hotel for your hiking tour along the ‚bear trek’. Enjoy the distinguished cuisine of the toque-restaurant offering the perfect ‚fuel’ for your forthcoming hiking tours.
A fantastic view onto the ‚Eigernordwand’-rockface awaits in the ‚Private Selection Hotel Kirchbühl’.
Hotel Kirchbühel Grindelwald
★★★★
A fantastic view onto the ‚Eigernordwand’-rockface awaits in the ‚Private Selection Hotel Kirchbühl’. For more than 100 years the Brawand-family has welcomed guests from all over the world spoiling them with excellent meals and a fabulous spa area
In the car-free Wengen everyone finds tranquility and relaxation amidst an enchanting mountain world. Especially recuperating is a stay at Hotel Silberhorn.
Hotel Silberhorn Wengen
★★★★
The car-free village of Wengen offers peace and relaxation in the midst of an enchanting mountainscape to everyone who comes here. A stay at Hotel Silberhorn is especially relaxing. From the Spa-area you will enjoy wonderful views on the peak of Jungfrau.
A small oasis in the middle of the summits of the Bernese Oberland. Hotel Berghaus offers you excellent infrastructure in combination with wonderful panoramic views.
Griesalp Hotels Kiental
A small oasis in the middle of the summits of the Bernese Oberland. Hotel Berghaus of Griesalp Hotels offers you excellent infrastructure in combination with wonderful panoramic views. Relax in the in-house sauna and enjoy regional specialities in the excellent restaurant.
Hotel Victoria Belle Epoque is located in the heart of Kandersteg in the middle of a large park.
Hotel Victoria Belle Epoque Kandersteg
★★★
Hotel Victoria Belle Epoque is located in the heart of Kandersteg in the middle of a large park. For over 220 years guest from all over the world have flocked here and are welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Platzer catering for hospitality and great service to this day.
Bright rooms, creative cuisine and swimming bliss amidst a charming mountain world.
Parkhotel & Spa Bellevue Adelboden
★★★★S
Bright rooms, creative cuisine and swimming bliss amidst a charming mountain world. It is not for nothing that Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa is considered one of the best accommodations in the Alpine region. Look forward to a relaxing stay in one of the most renowned ski resorts in the world.
A characterisitic, chalet-style hotel, situated in the heart of the little village Lenk in the Simmen-valley. Hotel features are sauna, swimming pool and a small spa area.
Hotel Kreuz Lenk
★★★
A characterisitic, chalet-style hotel, situated in the heart of the little village Lenk in the Simmen-valley. Hotel features are sauna, swimming pool and a small spa area. An ideal finish to your hiking holiday along the ‚bear trek’.
Contact & booking
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Wunderschöne Wander-Woche in einer der schönsten Bergregionen der Welt
Vorab: Eigentlich müsste ich 5 Sterne vergeben, denn wir haben eine wunderschöne Wander-Woche in einer der schönsten Bergregionen der Welt erlebt (und wir sind schon auf allen Kontinenten gewandert). Das Wetter war auch fantastisch (ungefähr 7 Tropfen Regen in 7 Tagen abbekommen ;-) ). Beratung, Buchung, Organisation (Gepäck war immer zur rechten Zeit am rechten Platz) waren perfekt und auch die Unterkünfte waren fast immer besser, als man es eigentlich auf so einer Tour benötigt. Einzig mit der Streckenführung haben wir etwas gehadert: Wir sind relativ schnell beim Wandern, aber wir können uns kaum vorstellen, dass jemand die gesamte Strecke ohne Abkürzungen (Bus, Bahn, Gondeln, etc.) schafft. Man will ja zwischendurch auch die wunderbaren Blicke genießen. Wenn man aber die volle Strecke mit Genuss gehen würde, dann wäre man an manchen Tagen deutlich über 10 Stunden unterwegs. Aber zum Glück ist in der Schweiz die Infrastruktur so grandios, dass man immer die Etappe etwas abkürzen kann (zu empfehlen ist, vorab einen Halbtax-Pass zu buchen). Tipps zum Abkürzen sind in den Reiseunterlagen auch enthalten. Die Streckenführung ging uns auch etwas zu oft über normale Wirtschaftswege (die Strecke von Adelboden nach Lenk fast komplett). Aber zum Glück gibt es ja sowas wie Komoot oder ähnliches. Damit kann man ruckzuck die Wege optimieren, ohne wesentliche Wegverlängerungen. Die Strecke von Adelboden nach Lenk haben wir z.B. komplett umgebaut und das war wunderschön. Unser wichtigster Verbesserungswunsch: Die Etappen etwas kürzer machen und jeden zweiten Tag eine Nacht oben in den Bergen in einer (gerne einfachen) Hütte. Es würde vollkommen reichen, alle zwei Tage an sein Hauptgepäck zu kommen!
SabrinaHuberanswered:
Vielen lieben Dank für das ausführliche und gute Feedback! Der Bärentrek ist eine ausgesprochen anspruchsvolle Trekking-Reise und wir empfehlen bei dieser Tour deshalb immer öffentliche Verkehrsmittel oder Abkürzungen zu nutzen, wenn die Möglichkeit gegeben ist.
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5 stars
Sabine Müller |11.09.2021
Gelungene erste Wandertour mit Eurohike
Der Bärentrek war unsere erste Wanderreise mit Eurohike. Wir waren überrascht wie schnell und unkompliziert alles funktioniert hat. Von der Buchung bis hin zum Gepäcktransport und den detaillierten Reiseunterlagen hat alles sehr gut geklappt und war eine tolle Hilfe für uns. Wir wanderten zwar alleine, jedoch konnten wir uns immer auf den Service vor Ort verlassen. Richtig klasse! Die Wanderungen an sich haben uns auch sehr sehr gut gefallen. Der Ausblick auf die Schweizer Alpen ist traumhaft! Wir werden auf jeden Fall eine weitere Wanderreise mit Eurohike buchen.
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5 stars
Anna Michelle de León |06.12.2019
Unforgettable and unmatched experience!
Our eurohike walking holiday experience (The Via Alpina 1) is one of the best things I´ve ever experienced! It was an unforgettable experience and I´m sure to hold those memories as a treasure forever. The eurohike service provided to us was a very professional and 5-star service. I would highly recommend it to anybody! Everything was amazing- the routes chosen , the hotels, etc. We couldn't have asked for something better! From the customer service support online to the personel in the hotels, everybody was kind and friendly and would always give you personalized attention wanting to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The views we got during our hikes in the Monch and Jungfrau area where probably the most spectacular and breathtaking views I´ve seen. I´ve done hiking in different parts of the world and they´re all amazing but the hikes eurohike offers are something more. They are definitely unique and most definitely worth it. It was so awesome to reach your hotel after 6 or more hours on the trail and be so heartily welcomed. The hotels in our charm version were the best! I definitely highly recommend this tour with eurohike! It´s one of the best choices I have made in my life!
SabrinaHuberanswered:
Dear Ms de León, thank you very much for your datailed feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your hiking trip at the Via Alpina. Hopefully your holiday will be memorable for years to come!
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5 stars
Jon Mahoney |26.09.2018
Peak Life Experience
We were on a Self Guided 8day Via Alpina “Bear” trip. WOW. We have hiked all over the world, Nepal, Alaska, Canadian Rockies, Kilimanjaro, and Chile. This was one of the best. First, booking was very easy. Then, the accommodation’s were AMAZING. Of course, the location was unbelievable...nice people.