Waldhotel Dodenhorn, Kandersteg
This Relais & Chateau Property is a 4-star, family owned chalet-style hotel with heavenly views, indoor pool and fine dining room.
Breathtaking views, magnificent mountains, unspoiled nature, glistening lakes and genuine hospitality – we have created a multi-sport trip to enjoy the best of Switzerland. The scenery is spectacular – experience the fresh alpine air on hikes with views of alpine glaciers, verdant lush meadows and pristine alpine lakes. And cycling through Swiss villages between Kandersteg and Interlaken and cycling around Lake Brienz is sublime. Admire the famed Eiger and walk/hike in splendor. Overnight in historic and charming inns and lodges.
Only Great Explorations:
- Small groups, extraordinary guides, and authentic experiences
- A ride you will never forget: along Lake Brienz
- A hike you will never forget: under the Eiger
- Order off the menu at restaurants you won’t find in guidebooks
- We design and operate our own trips so there are only good surprises
Switzerland Multi-Sport
Kandersteg
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Days 1+2
Grindelwald
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Days 3+4
Interlaken
Interlaken, Switzerland
Days 5+6
Trip Inclusions
What’s Included
- Services of one or more experienced Great Explorations guide(s)
- Support vehicle
- 6 nights lodging
- All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners
- Entrance fees for selected historical sites and museums
- GPS routes and maps
- All baggage transportation
- All transportation from initial meeting point to final drop-off
What's Not Included
- Bike rental
Particulars
Departure Dates
| 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Jun 22-28 | Jun 21-27 |
| Jul 6-12 | Jul 5-11 |
| Jul 20-26 | Jul 19-25 |
| Jul 27-Aug 2 | Jul 26-Aug 1 |
| Aug 3-9 | Aug 2-8 |
| Aug 10-16 | Aug 9-15 |
| Aug 19-25 | Aug 18-24 |
| Sep 5-11 | Sep 4-10 |
Trip can start at any date. Self-guided and custom trips also available. Call or email for details.
Trip Size
4-16 participants
Total Days
7 days / 6 nights
Arrive/Depart
Kandersteg / Interlaken
Activity Level
Moderate
Terrain
Moderate
Cost
Land Cost
US $4,950
Single Supplement
US $1,250
Bike Rentals
Hybrid Bikes: US $180
E-bikes*: US $280
*E-bikes are generally available but are on an ‘on request basis ‘ and will be confirmed on receipt of your booking registration. E-bikes provided are the best rentals available in the region. Our regular fleet of hybrid and race bikes are fun to ride and light and fast, but if having an e-bike will make your trip, we’ll do our best to provide. E-bike rentals are non-refundable.
Please note: Final itinerary is subject to revision; any changes made are done so in an attempt to provide the best possible trip given route conditions and available services. Due to the nature of our business and exchange rates, prices are subject to change. All prices quoted are U.S. dollars but we gladly accept payment in Canadian dollars also. Due to cancellations and waiting lists, trip availability fluctuates daily. If you have any questions or would like to confirm space on this trip before making your reservation, please contact us at info@great-explorations.com or by telephone at 604.730.1247.
Getting There
Your trip starts in the village of Kandersteg. To get there, most people fly into Geneva and take a train which takes about 3 hours. Other possibilities are to reach Kandersteg by train from Zurich (2h), Basel (1h30) or Bern (1h30).
1
Day 1
Kandersteg
Our meeting is at 7 p.m. where we will enjoy a wine reception followed by dinner in the hotel’s restaurant.
2
Day 2
Kandersteg
We will begin our day by taking a chairlift up to a ridge above Lake Oeschinen. You will be invigorated as you hike from alpine hut to hut, having lunch in an idyllic setting. Back in Kandersteg, we will dine out at a favourite restaurant, a short stroll from the hotel.
Hiking distance: 7.9 km; 500 m gain
3
Day 3
Grindelwald
Today we’ll cycle through storybook scenery, through a lush valley on buttery smooth pavement as we ride from Kandersteg to Thun and along the shores of Lake Thun to Interlaken. We will then take a cog-wheel train bound for Grindelwald, located under the north face of the Eiger. Grindelwald is the quintessential mountain resort village with a great variety of restaurants and cafes to enjoy.
Riding distance: 60 km; 500 m gain
4
Day 4
Grindelwald
Awake and take in the glorious scenery of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. We will take the gondola up to First Peak (2,150m) to hike to Bachalpsee (2,265m); with its reflective waters, grassy banks and the mighty Schreckhorn, Wetterhorn and Finsteraarhorn as backdrop, and the sound of cowbells from pastures scattered with wildflowers, this is a quintessential Swiss alpine scene. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch and then hike a beautiful trail descending to the valley.
Hiking distance: 13.7 km; 300 m gain
5
Day 5
Interlaken
We have two hikes to choose between today, including the Alpiglen hike and the magnificent Eiger trail that finishes with a train trip from the highest train station in the world back to Grindelwald. For an additional activity, we can visit the Gletschershulcht, just 10 minutes from Grindelwald. Walkways have been fastened to the walls of this ravine and in summer you can climb onto a spiderweb of netting that suspends over the roaring meltwater. The walkways carry you a kilometer in the ravine as you pass climbers and canyoners rappelling down the craggy rock-faces.
Hiking distance: 3.5 km; 200 m gain
6
Day 6
Interlaken
Today is a chance to bike around Lake Brienz on a bike path that is mostly paved but includes some gravel sections. Explore the charming village of Iseltwald and stop to swim if you wish. We’ll have lunch in Brienz, a lovely town to explore. Back in Interlaken, we’ll dine at a favourite restaurant for a final night celebration.
Riding distance: 38.5 km; 940 m gain
7
Day 7
Depart
After breakfast, depart at your leisure.
Hotel Fiescherblick, Grindelwald
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Upgrade (optional): The 5-star Romantic Hotel Schwizerhof in Grindelwald from US $200 per person
Hotel Interlaken, Interlaken
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