Schynige Platte - Hiking trail near Interlaken, , Switzerland - Description
| Name | Schynige Platte | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Loop trail along the cliff side with amazing views of the lakes and Jungfrau range | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 2.3 miles / 3.7 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 450 feet / 137 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 6,370 feet / 1,942 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 6,820 feet / 2,079 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - "" - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - "" - Cliffs - Glacier - Lake Views - Mountain Views - Plains - Rock Formations - Scenic Views - Valleys - Wildflowers | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | |
| Nearby Town | Interlaken, , Switzerland | |
| Link | http://www.interlaken.ch/en/excursion-schynige-platte.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
From the Schynige Platte rail station, make your way towards the hotel / restaurant. Pass through the terrace and follow signs for the "Rundweg". The first part of the trail will take you along the valley that you just climbed with the railway. Then you will climb up to the top of the cliffs for breathtaking views of the lakes and Interlaken. Follow along the cliffs and admire the views of the Jungfrau range, alpine meadows and valleys.
To return to the railway station, take a right on any of the marked trails and follow signs back to "Schynige Platte" rail station.
Take the Schynige Platte railway to the Schynige Platte. Any information booth in Interlaken will have information.
| Latitude | 46.652264449 degrees / 46° 39.136' / 46° 39' 8.15" |
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| Longitude | 7.9112237692 degrees / 7° 54.673' / 7° 54' 40.41" |
| Created by Nick on 11/09/2014 |
| Last edited on 11/26/2014 |
- Comments
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