Backroads

ALPINE ELEGANCE: Premiere Inns*

Hotel Victoria Ritter

Kandersteg (1 night): Nestled in a charming village in the heart of town, this family-run alpine oasis is surrounded by stunning snowcapped peaks.

* With 1 Casual Inn night

Grand Hotel Regina

Grindelwald (2 nights): This member of Leading Hotels of the World has spacious guest rooms and a wonderful locale at the foot of the towering Eiger north face.

Grandhotel Giessbach

Giessbach (2 nights): An elegant old-world estate bordered by the Giessbach waterfalls and overlooking Lake Brienz.

Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

• Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
• Walking 3.6, 6, 6.9 miles
• 0 -1500 feet elevation gain

Day 2

• Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
• Biking 16, 21, 27, 40 miles
• 0 -1500 feet elevation gain

Day 3

• Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
• Hiking 5.3, 7.8 miles
• 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 4

• Levels 1 to 2  4 Route Options Available
• Biking 14, 22, 26, 29 miles
• 500 - 1500  feet elevation gain

Day 5

• Levels 1 to 3  3 Route Options Available
• Biking 20, 41 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
• Hiking 3.5 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 6

• Level 1 1 Route Option Available
• Hiking 3.1 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

The terrain on this trip varies from gently rolling to hilly, with some steeper ascents and descents; only one route option each day has no significant gain or loss in elevation. Please keep in mind that while the mileage is moderate, the altitude makes hiking and biking more difficult. We bike primarily along biking paths, though some routes are on main roads. Our hikes are along mountains paths with some uneven terrain. However, liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.