Longest sledging run in the world - «Big Pintenfritz» (No. 50)
Hiking and tobogganing tour to the Faulhorn, in the sunny winter sports area Grindelwald-First. What follows is unforgettable sledding fun for everyone.
Grindelwald Tourismus
CH - 3818 Grindelwald
+41 33 854 12 12
grindelwald.swiss
info@grindelwald.swiss
The starting point on First is reached from Grindelwald by gondola lift in 25 minutes. From there, a marked winter hiking trail leads in just over 2.5 hours past the Bachalpsee to the Faulhorn - the highest point of this tour. In addition to the opportunity to take a breather there is a unique panoramic view of many parts of Switzerland up here. The highlight follows at the end the descent towards Bussalp and Grindelwald, where a total of 15 kilometers and 1600 meters of altitude are covered.
By the way the special name «Big Pinenfritz» is due to the legendary host Fritz Bohren who ran the «Pinte» (Hotel Bellevue) as well as the Berghotel Faulhorn in Grindelwald.
IMPORTANT: Due to the current snow conditions, the Big Pintzenfritz is only open in the morning!
Details
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Technique
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- Condition
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- Experience
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- Landscape
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- Altitude
2552m1153m - Recommended season
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- dec
Author Tips
On the way there are the following stops: Mountain Inn First, Adi's Skibar Oberjoch and the mountain restaurant Bussalp.
However a special experience is a picnic on the Faulhorn. Here next to the mountain hotel (closed during winter) you can choose a sunny spot in the middle of the snow-covered mountains. With the appropriate equipment you can even have a small fondue or raclette.
Equipment
- Sled or toboggan
- Ski helmetday
- hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- comfortable and waterproof winter shoes or sturdy hiking boots (if necessary dredges and gaiters)
- hat/headband, scarf
- waterproof glovessun and rain protection
- Provisions and drinking water, thermos bottle with hot drink
- first aid kit
- pocket knife
- Cell phone
- if necessary headlamp and reflectors
- Map material
Safety Guidelines
The 10 rules of sledging
- Show consideration for others
- Adapt speed and driving style to ability
- Respect the lane of the vehicle in front
- Overtake with distance
- Look up before entering and approaching the road
- Stop at the edge
- Get on and off at the edge
- Observe signs and markings
- Provide assistance
- In the event of an accident: give personal details
More information and links
Directions
Starting Point
First
Koordinates :
| Geographic | 46.661545 N 8.052166 E |
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Ending Point
Gaggi Säge
Step by Step Directions
Cable car: Grindelwald - First
Hiking trail from First to Faulhorn (via Bachalpsee) 2.5h
Sledding: Faulhorn - Gassenboden - Bussalp - Weidli - Oberäll (if there is enough snow till Grindelwald)
Getting There
Public transport
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travellers from Zurich have to change in Berne. The trains run every half hour.
Getting there
From Interlaken follow the main road in the direction of Zweilütschinen. There you turn left towards Grindelwald. The whole trip takes about 30 minutes and is partly winding.
You can use the public parking garages in the center of Grindelwald: Parkhaus Eiger+ (252 parking spaces) and Parkhaus Sportzentrum (160 parking spaces), as well as an uncovered parking spaces at the bottom station of First and Pfingstegg.
Alternatively Parking area Grindelwald Grund
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Grindelwald Tourismus
CH - 3818 Grindelwald
+41 33 854 12 12
grindelwald.swiss
info@grindelwald.swiss
