Tour overview

This 8-day walking holiday is self-guided: there is no leader, and you follow a navigation app from hotel to hotel while your luggage is moved for you. You stay seven nights in family-run hotels and mountain inns, with breakfast every day and two dinners.

From Engelberg you climb past the Trübsee to the Jochpass and down to the alpine inn at Engstlenalp, then follow a ridge walk to Meiringen, with a rest day to visit the open-air museum at Ballenberg.

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The route climbs to Schwarzwaldalp and over the Grosse Scheidegg to Grindelwald, then crosses the Kleine Scheidegg beneath the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to car-free Mürren.

The physical rating is challenging, with long climbs on mountain paths. This holiday suits fit, independent walkers.

Trip highlights

  • The Jochpass (Day 2)
  • Engstlenalp (Day 2)
  • Ballenberg open-air museum (Day 4)
  • The Grosse Scheidegg (Day 6)
  • The Kleine Scheidegg beneath the Eiger (Day 7)
  • Car-free Mürren (Day 7)

Your route

6 stops from Engelberg to Mürren

8-day route: Engelberg – Engstlenalp – Meiringen – Schwarzwaldalp – Grindelwald – Mürren
  1. Engelberg Day 1
  2. Engstlenalp Day 2
  3. Meiringen Days 3–4
  4. Schwarzwaldalp Day 5
  5. Grindelwald Day 6
  6. Mürren Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

The Bernese Alps at your own pace. Luggage moved between hotels.

Best suited to

  • Fit, independent walkers
  • Mountain lovers
  • Couples and friends
  • Returning Alpine walkers
Engelberg from above

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Engelberg, Switzerland to Mürren, Switzerland

  1. Day 1 · Engelberg Engelberg

    Arrive in Engelberg.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Trübsee, Jochpass, Engstlenalp Engstlenalp

    Over the Jochpass.

    Hotel
    Mountain hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Tannensee, Balmeregg, Meiringen Meiringen

    A ridge walk.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Ballenberg Meiringen

    A rest day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Meiringen, Schwarzwaldalp Schwarzwaldalp

    Up to Schwarzwaldalp.

    Hotel
    Chalet
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Grosse Scheidegg, First, Grindelwald Grindelwald

    Over the Grosse Scheidegg.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Kleine Scheidegg, Mürren Mürren

    Beneath the Eiger.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Mürren Mürren

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Alpine meadows below snowy peaks near the Kleine Scheidegg

Where you stay

  • Engelberg (1 night) Hotel
  • Engstlenalp (1 night) Mountain hotel
  • Meiringen (2 nights) Hotel
  • Schwarzwaldalp (1 night) Chalet
  • Grindelwald (1 night) Hotel
  • Mürren (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and mountain inns
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Navigation app with route notes
  • Local support

Not included

  • Flights and transfers
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Lunches and most dinners
  • A guide or leader
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Jungfrau region above green pastures

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a guide or group
  • You dislike long climbs
  • You are not confident with app navigation
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 2 and 5
Mountains above Meiringen

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,709 per person, twin share, tour only. 79 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Switzerland?

No, UK citizens can visit Switzerland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Is there a guide?

No. This is a self-guided holiday with a navigation app and route notes.

How hard is the walking?

Challenging, with long climbs on mountain paths; lifts can shorten some days.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast every day and two dinners at the mountain inns.

When can I start?

Departures run almost every day in the summer season.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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