At one point the trees cleared and I was treated to eye-level views of stunning Gimmelwald and Murren and various waterfalls to the right, but then I headed inward and upward with only pine trees and upward climbing. I had only a basic trail map, and wasn’t sure how long before I’d “see something” or level off or find a turn in the trail. And then up some more for over a very strenuous post-lunch hour. And so after clarifying I wouldn’t be clinging to any cliff edges, I set off.Īfter a few minutes of gorgeous views toward Jungfrau and Breithorn I headed into the woods and up, up, up. Proprietor helped me choose a walk that continued on from there along the outer mountainside toward Biglenalp (# 42/43 on the map) which would take a few hours. There I enjoyed a delicious goat cheese and salad plate for 18chf. Set out for Mary’s Restaurant, a pretty 25-minute walk in the Staubbachbankli direction, from just below the train station. (This wonderful 3-star alpine style hotel is a real find and I truly enjoyed my stay there.) After walking around this charming town in the wrong direction for about 30 minutes or so, I finally found Hotel Alpenrose and checked in to a small (read: size of a nun’s cell) but charming single room with a stunning south view toward the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the gorgeous Breithorn. And, on the last night, my husband joined me for a special date in this romantic village.ĭeparted Zurich at 9 am and with a few train changes arrived in Wengen at 11:44.
I was lucky and had perfect weather – clear blue skies, tons of sunshine, and temps 75-80. I couldn’t be happier with my 4 days in this little bit of paradise. After much research here, I decided on Wengen and the Hotel Alpenrose. I’ve wanted to visit the Berner Oberland because it is such a Fodor’s favorite and from reading on this board I’ve been intrigued by the villages of Grindelwald, Wengen, Murren and Gimmelwald. Here is my “faint of heart” account of 4 days in Wengen. So, I have to plan carefully to assure my mountain adventures are more joyful than frightful. In addition, 1st place finishers in each of the Elite Omniums will receive an additional $75 prize, intended to sponsor the competitors entry for Track Nationals Competition.įor more on both events, check out the Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge page and the Marymoor Grandprix page.I absolutely love great hiking and gorgeous mountain views, but I don’t do well hanging thousands of feet above ground in a little metal box connected to a wire “clothesline”, or walking around the edge of a lovely but very high mountain.
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