Our #1 day hike in the world.

Harder Ridge

Also known as Hardergrat

(… grat is ridge in German)

walk to your accommodation in the hiking mecca of Interlaken
24km total … about 18km on a sharp ridge
10+ hours. Physically and psychologically challenging.
no water available. Carry all you need.
not an official trail, but it’s easy to follow in good visibility
about 1500m above the lake
permits not required
it’s popular with trail runners who do about 35km entirely on foot. They start at either end.

Why We Like This Hike

in good weather, views of the Jungfrau’s big peaks; Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn
the advantage of being able to get transport both up and down
on the same trip, hike nearby Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Schynige Platte and more
many see Ibex up here

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