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Gimmelwald is one of the most unspoilt mountain villages in Switzerland. The car-free village is located at 1367 meters in the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the Bernese Oberland and can only be reached by cable car. It is the starting point for hikes into the Sefinental valley and the surrounding mountains.

Gimmelwald at a glance

This is Gimmelwald

Gimmelwald is one of the most pristine mountain villages in Switzerland and a destination for hikers and nature lovers. The village is located in the canton of Bern in the Jungfrau region, at an altitude of 1367 meters in the rear Lauterbrunnen valley.

Discover Gimmelwald

The townscape of Gimmelwald is protected: During the village tour you will discover traditional wooden chalets, old barns and farm animals. At stations along the way, you will learn more about the history of the village. You can get fresh milk and meat products directly from the farmers. The playground at the cable car station also makes the place attractive for families with children.

Hiking in the Sefinental Valley

The Sefinental is the heart of the hiking region around Gimmelwald. From here you start to the Chilchbalm, a wide valley basin at the foot of the north face of the Gspaltenhorn, surrounded by rock faces and waterfalls. The hike is around 10 kilometres long and is also suitable for experienced families. Along the way, you can rest at a fire pit by the creek. If you are looking for more, hike on to the Berghotel Obersteinberg or up to the Rotstockhütte.?

Via ferrata Mürren-Gimmelwald

For adrenaline junkies, the via ferrata leads high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. The Via Ferrata is accessible from Mürren to Gimmelwald, overcomes 300 metres in altitude over 2.2 kilometres and offers an 80-metre-long suspension bridge at great height. The view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau is free of charge. The trail is usually open from mid-June to the end of October.

Around Gimmelwald

The Schilthorn cable car takes you to Mürren in a few minutes and on to the Schilthorn (2970 m) with the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant. From Mürren you can reach the Allmendhubel with the Flower Trail and an adventure playground by funicular. In the valley, a visit to the Trümmelbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen is worthwhile.

Experience Gimmelwald for less

As an overnight guest, you will receive the guest card with free admission to the indoor pool and the ice rink at the Alpine Sports Centre Mürren. From four nights in Gimmelwald or Mürren, you benefit from the holiday pass with discounts on the mountain railways.

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