Link to Hike:

https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wanderung/berner-oberland/first-bachalpsee-first-nr.-1/55786908/

🔎Overview:

• Location: Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

• Trail Type: Out-and-back

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Distance: ~6 km

• Elevation Gain: ~200 m

• Hiking Time: 1.5–2 hours back and forth (one way 50mins)

• Start Point: First (via gondola from Grindelwald)

• Best Season: Late June to October

🏔️Highlights

• Stunning alpine lake reflecting the mighty Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau

• Easy trail accessible for most hikers, families, and photographers

• Lush alpine meadows, wildflowers, and dramatic cliffside views

• One of the most scenic short hikes in the Swiss Alps

🌳Getting There

• Take the Firstbahn gondola from Grindelwald to the First station (2,167 m)

• The hike begins directly at the gondola top station, following signs to Bachalpsee

• Accessible by train or car via Interlaken — popular day trip route

My extra tip:

Keep hiking to the Faulhorn and stay over in the Berghotel Faulhorn. The sunrise there is the most stunning thing I have ever witnessed. It is quite demanding to go up and I recommend you look at my other pinpoints about the Faulhorn.