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Much of this route can also be hiked!
Grindelwald
Famous for the notorious Eiger north face, Grindelwald lays at the foot of Mt. Jungfrau. The village is famous for its woodcarving tradition and for ausflüge mit kindern albstadt small and romantic alley named Brunngasse which once was voted prettiest road in Europe.
Brienzer Rothorn
Leaving from the landing in Brienz, it takes you about 60 minutes by steam train to get up to the Brienzer Rothorn.
You can hike around the Gelmer Ausflüge binz and take in algarve ausflüge panoramic views.
Susten Pass/Stein Glacier
The Susten Pass can be reached via Postal bus, en route to Andermatt.
Have a Meringue in Its Birthplace
Another fun and random one!
Yes, Meiringen is indeed the place you can thank for the melt-in-your-mouth marvels known as meringues.
The story goes that a local pastry cook named Gasparini invented the dish here around the 1600s (or maybe 1720, depending on who you ask) and named it meringue for the town where he made it.
Stop at the historic Hotel Rosenlaui which still offers turn of the century charm and amenities.
Giessbach Falls
The Giessbach Falls are among the most scenic falls in all of Switzerland.
Visitors can marvel at the meticulous craftsmanship of the model trains as they navigate through realistic alpine scenery, complete with miniature towns, bridges, and tunnels.
There’s a secure walkway that hugs the gorge’s sheer limestone walls where you can go for a wander, while marvelling at the narrow passages and towering cliffs.
Reichenbachfälle und Sherlock Holmes
Berühmt geworden durch Sherlock Holmes, sind die Reichenbachfälle ein Muss. This family-friendly area awaits visitors with themed hiking trails for all levels for a relaxing vacation in the Swiss mountains.Rosenlaui
Take a bus in Meiringen towards Schwarzwald Alp, Grosse Scheidegg.
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Nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland is a hidden gem in Switzerland that is full of random surprises, from its own Sherlock Holmes Museum and epic gorge to bragging rights as the birthplace of the almighty meringue.
I’m talking of course about Meiringen… a place I knew nothing about until I set up base nearby during my weeklong trip around the Bernese Oberland.
And what a find!
Once you get up there, you are face to face with seven cascades that drop a total height of about 250 metres (820 feet) into the gorge below. Ride the Postal Bus one way and return by train and boat!