The hike from Schynige Platte via the peak of the Faulhorn to First is one of the classic hikes in the Swiss Alps. It offers amazing views of the Eiger, the Jungfrau and the Mönch on one side and of the Brienzersee (Lake Brienz) on the other. The historic train from Wilderswild to Schynige Platte is also quite fun.

View from Schynige Platte
The view towards the West from Schynige Platte
Along the hike from Schynige Platte To Faulhorn To First
Hard to believe, but I was told that a week earlier this area was covered with snow. That would have been nice.
A nice spot for a short snack break
Along the hike from Schynige Platte To Faulhorn To First
Along the hike from Schynige Platte To Faulhorn To First

I couldn't choose between the photo above and below. This was an interesting spot along the trail. I stopped to make many more photos.

Along the hike from Schynige Platte To Faulhorn To First
Along the hike from Schynige Platte To Faulhorn To First
Faulhorn
The Faulhorn, the highest point of the hike at an elevation of 2681m. And yes, there is indeed a hotel and restaurant at the top.
Looking down towards Lake Brienz
View from the Faulhorn
The view from the Faulhorn

The views from the top of the Faulhorn are stunning. Once again I couldn't pick a winner.

View from the Faulhorn
Amazing views from the Faulhorn
View from the Faulhorn
View from the Faulhorn
Wetterhorn and Schreckhorn in black and white
Wetterhorn and Schreckhorn in black and white
Bachalpsee
The beautiful lake Bachalpsee

The beautiful lake Bachalpsee. It is, of course, also possible to take the cable car from Grindelwald to First and just hike to Bachalpsee.

Bachalpsee
The Wetterhorn to the left and the Schreckhorn to the right. In between the Oberer Grindelwaldgletscher.
Bachalpsee
The view from the shore of Bachalpsee

You wouldn't know from this photo, but this is at an elevation of 2200m and between these green meadows and the mountains in the distance lies the Grindelwald valley at an elevation of 1000m.

Wetterhorn as seen from First
The Wetterhorn as seen from First

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More awesome hikes in the Swiss Alps! The Glacier Trail Felskinn Mattmark, the hike to the Cabane du Grand Mountet, the hike to the Cabane de Moiry, the hike to Oeschinensee Blüemlisalp, the hike to the Plans de Bertol, the hike to the Chamanna da Boval and the Chamanna da Coaz, the Matterhorn Glacier Trail and the UNESCO Höhenweg along the spectacular Aletschgletscher.

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