Big Pintenfritz (No. 50)
Informationen zur Route
Best Time of Year
Description
From Grindelwald we reach the starting point on First via gondola lift (25 min.). From there, a marked winter hiking trail leads past the Bachalpsee to the Faulhorn - the highest point on the tour in a little over 2.5 hours. It's a good opportunity to take a breather here and enjoy a unique panoramic view of many parts of Switzerland. The second highlight is then the descent towards Bussalp and Grindelwald, covering 15 km and 1600m of altitude.
The «Big Pintenfritz» takes its name from the legendary host Fritz Bohren who ran the «Pinte» (Hotel Bellevue) as well as the Berghotel Faulhorn in Grindelwald.
Recommendation: In the morning, the toboggan runs from Bussalp are in prime condition, and from midday onwards, depending on the temperature, the snow condition on the runs becomes very spring-like, and soft. We therefore recommend starting early in the morning from First for the Big Pintenfritz.