To the oldest mountain hotel in Europe

The viewpoint First alone (after Bachläger–Waldspitz–Bort 1h30) should already justify a trip here. The landscape is shaped by the rugged north face of the Eiger. A well-built path leads to the Faulhorn trail coming from the Grosse Scheidegg and on this with slight ups and downs to the shore of the Bachalpsee (after Bachläger–First 1h10; after Spitzen–Bussalp 2h; after Spitzen–Holzmattenläger 2h15; after Spitzen–Waldspitz 3h). “Dr uusser u dr inder Spitz” is what the people of Grindelwald call the small rock teeth on the opposite Reetihorn chain. Above the water surface, the Schreckhorn group, Finsteraarhorn, and Fiescherhörner appear in incomparable beauty. Behind the lake it goes steeper uphill. Passing two mountain huts, you reach Gassenboden. The old Faulhorn mountain hotel is just a few turns further up. The view from the summit is magnificent: the crown of white peaks contrasts wonderfully with the green of the valleys. The return can be made on the same route (1h 40min) or down to Busalp (1h 30min).