38 Via Berna Stage 15 Schynige Platte – Grindelwald, First
The route 38 Via Berna Stage 15 Schynige Platte – Grindelwald, First in Unterseen (canton of Bern) is 17 km long, takes around 5.6 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.
- Route: 38 Via Berna Stage 15 Schynige Platte – Grindelwald, First
- Region: Unterseen (Kanton Bern)
- Theme: Castle Hikes
- Distance: 17 km
- Walking time: 5.6 h
- Ascent: 1100 m
- Difficulty (SAC scale): T1
- Terrain: Wanderland-Route 38 · regionales Netz · SAC T1
- Highlights along the route: Daube, First Cliff Walk by Tissot, 路徑, Geiss, Gumihorn, Oberberghorn, Faulhorn, Indri Sägissa, Loucherhorn, Sulzibiel, Hohtissel, Simelihorn, Esel, Ussri Sägissa, Roriwanghorn, Gassenhorn, Reeti, Grossenegg, Burg, Stellihorn, Uf Spitzen, Schwabhoren, Bärepfadhorn, Roteflue, Tissel, Bira
Difficulty comparison
This route (T1) sits in the lower third of the SAC scale (T1–T6).
What does the SAC difficulty mean?
| T1 | Hiking | Well-cleared, marked path, no risk of falling. |
| T2 | Mountain hiking | Continuous trail, can be steep, sure-footedness needed. |
| T3 | Demanding mountain hiking | Trail not always visible, exposed sections with possible fall risk. |
| T4 | Alpine hiking | Trail often absent, demanding terrain, head for heights needed. |
| T5 | Demanding alpine hiking | Trail mostly absent, exposed terrain, alpine experience required. |
| T6 | Difficult alpine hiking | No trail, very exposed, sometimes glaciers, utmost sure-footedness required. |
Tip: download the GPX track in advance or use the SagaTrail app – mobile reception in the Swiss mountains is often patchy, and the app gives you the map and legend offline as well.
Elevation profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the hike 38 Via Berna Stage 15 Schynige Platte – Grindelwald, First take?
The route is 17 km long, takes about 5.6 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.
Is this route suitable for children?
Yes, with SAC grade T1/T2 this route is generally manageable with children too.
Is there a GPX track to download?
Yes, you can download the GPX track directly further up this page and use it in your navigation app.
Which legend belongs to this route?
This route is linked to the legend “Das Geisterschiff auf dem Brienzersee und die Zerstörung von Iseltwald” – you can find the full story in the Legends section of SagaTrail.
What is the best season for this route?
The best season for this route is: nur_sommer.
You’ll find a detailed hiking description of this route here: 38 Via Berna Etappe 15 Schynige Platte – Grindelwald, First: Castles & Ruins Exploration in Unterseen.