Lauterbrunnen cross-country ski trail

From Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg, the trail leads along the white Lütschine and past the Trümmelbach Falls, considered the largest underground waterfalls in Europe.The alpine topography naturally offers little space for Nordic cross-country skiing. Nevertheless, there is a cross-country trail between Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg at the bottom of the valley. And it is spectacular: the path between the two mountain villages is lined with 72 waterfalls. The route always leads along the White Lütschine, past the icy cascades.

One highlight is the Trümmelbach Falls (open from April-November), which you glide past in a loop. The name describes the sometimes loud drumming of these largest underground waterfalls in Europe. Somewhat quieter in winter because of the ice, the Trümmelbach drains the glacier walls of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Shortly before the finish, the Mürrenbach Falls are passed. It holds another record: the water masses plunge in five cascades over 417 metres into the depths. It is thus the highest waterfall in Switzerland.

The trail leads to Stechelberg and back to Lauterbrunnen. The end of the valley is a large nature reserve and is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Stechelberg is the starting point for various high-mountain tours.