Valley
Lauterbrunnen Valley
Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Distance
0.5 mi
Elevation
↑ 131 ft
Effort
Easy
Overview
One of the most dramatic valleys in the Alps — sheer 1,000ft cliffs on both sides and 72 waterfalls pouring off the walls, including the 300m Staubbach Falls above town. Easy walk right from the train station along the valley floor with views the whole way.
Region
Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Access
Train to Lauterbrunnen station, valley is walkable from there. Staubbach Falls viewpoint is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Effort
Easy0.5 mi · ↑ 131 ft
Best Light
Midday, or sunset if clouds light up
Where I Slept
The Valley Hostel in Lauterbrunnen.
Tyler's Notes
Base yourself here for a few days — this valley is the launch pad for half the good stuff in the Oberland (Mürren, Gimmelwald, the Jungfrau area).
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