Meeting point
Brienzer Rothorn Restaurant
Rothorn, 6174 Sörenberg
Hardergrat Hike
1.5 days
Long, demanding ridge
Overnight stay at Brienzer Rothorn
Hike across multiple peaks
Season:
July September
Departure Times
18:00
Restaurant Brienzer Rothorn for dinner
Key info
Experienced mountain hiker
Surefooted and free from vertigo
Hike over 10 hours with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
One of Switzerland's most spectacular ridge hikes. Long, challenging, and breathtakingly beautiful.
The Hardergrat stretches almost 20 kilometers from the first to the last peak. This tour challenges you every step of the way: narrow ridges, steep climbs, a trek that demands endurance. The evening before, we meet at the Brienzer Rothorn. The perfect prelude to a day of hiking across the entire ridge.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Arrival at Brienzer Rothorn
We meet in the evening at the Brienzer Rothorn. The last cogwheel train takes us up, where we discuss the tour over dinner. Afterwards, there's time to enjoy the evening atmosphere. We spend the night in the mountain accommodation – with views of the first peaks we'll cross tomorrow.
Day2
Day 2: The Hardergrat – Up, down, onward
After breakfast, we start the day. The Hardergrat is a constant up and down: over the Tannhorn, the Augstmatthorn, and many other peaks. Sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, sometimes flat, sometimes steep. Always with views of the deep blue Lake Brienz, the Bernese Alps, the hilly Mittelland, and if we're lucky, we might encounter some curious ibex. We take short breaks to enjoy the scenery. After many meters of elevation, we reach the Harder – from where we can take the train down to Interlaken.
Distance
19.5 km
Ascent
+1200 m
Descent
-2150 m
Walking time
10-14 hrs
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 25-30 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Trekking pole
Basics
Light gloves
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Toiletries
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Backpack 25-30 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Trekking pole
Light gloves
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Toiletries
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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