Hiking Ticket Grindelwald - Bort with the First Railway

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About this activity

Ride the First Railway between Grindelwald and Bort one way or return. This ticket is perfect for days of hiking when you want to travel certain sections by mountain train.

Hours

Not specified
Price from

20 CHF
City

Grindelwald
Book now from 20 CHF

Description

Travel easily with the Firstbahn between Grindelwald and Bort, one way or return. The 6-seat cable car takes 11 minutes for a one-way trip. In Bort, you have the opportunity to visit the alpine playground. Its use is free of charge.

Meeting point

Firstbahn valley station, Dorfstrasse 187, 3818 Grindelwald

Highlights

Ride the cable car line 6 between Grindelwald and Bort
Travel between Grindelwald and Bort in just 11 minutes
Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountain landscape with the Wetterhorn and the Eiger in the foreground
Hike in the region or visit the Bort adventure playground with the whole family

Important information

Observe the operation hours of the railway
Paid parking available in Grindelwald
Public transport from Interlaken recommended for travel

Includes

Firstbahn ticket between Grindelwald and Bort (one-way or round-trip)
Scooter ride from Bort to Grindelwald (CHF 21 adults, CHF 17 children)

Cable Car Route

Valley station: Grindelwald (1065 m above sea level)
Intermediate station: Bort (1570 m above sea level)

Practical Information

The valley station is about an 8-minute walk from Grindelwald train station
In bad weather, operations may be halted
Dogs travel free of charge

Hiking from Bort

Hike 13 (yellow): Bort to Bussalp (Sonnenweg) 1:50 hours
Hike 14 (yellow): Bort to Aellfluh 0:50 hours
Hike 15 (yellow): Bort to Grindelwald (Note: used in summer for trotti bike descents and in winter for sledging descents)
Hike 16 (yellow): Bort - Lower Lauchbühl to Wetterhorn (Enzian trail) 1:45 hours

The indicated duration is for the one-way hike.

Swiss Activities Tip

Want to combine an adventurous descent with a mountain hike? In winter, you can sled from Bort to Grindelwald. In summer, you have the option to rent a trotti bike. With it, you can also ride down to Grindelwald during summer if you like.

Traveling with Stroller or Wheelchair

Strollers and wheelchairs should be foldable
It’s best to register wheelchairs either by phone with the railway company or directly at the departure station to ensure smooth operation