One of the most quintessential hikes in Switzerland in the Interlaken region is the hike from Schynige Platte to Faulhorn to First. Stunning views of the Eiger mountain and the Interlaken's other mountains as well as rich green valleys and beautiful Swiss scenery are on the itinerary. This hike has been on my agenda for months and months and here in the early week of June, during Eric's visit to Switzerland, I decided to attempt it.
All in attendance: Kristen and Eric
We took our gleis7 pass to Interlaken on Friday night as stayed at the Happy Inn Lodge for 27 CHF. We woke up early, took a fancy and nostalgic (but slooooow) train up from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte (17 CHF).
Here there was a big sign which said the path from Schynige Platte to Faulhorn to First is still closed due to the winter snow. The train station employees told us that it needed one more week for everything to melt. Armed with our ego and disregard for negativity, we set off.
We did some side treks including up to Oberberghorn which is off the main path and offers you a good view. About 1.30 hours in, the snow started to set in and we were stomping out way through to Faulhorn.
We passed a few people who had turned back and even though the weather was warm and the views were stunning, eventually the snow became too treacherous and we lost the trail markers.
To get our hiking fill though, we decided to hike from Schynige Platte back down to Interlaken - Cue: Steep hill of death.
We will come back before the year is done and attempt this beautiful hike once more!!
