Via Alpina - the Heart (from hut to hut)

Day 1 After the meeting point in Altdorf and a short transfer to Attinghausen, you will comfortably float over the first altitude level in the cabin of the cable car to the Brüsti mountain station. Over a ridge with a great view, you hike to the historic Surenenpass. The rock bastions on the Brunnistock and the valley basin of the Blackenalp are impressive. A varied valley path leads to the monastery village Engelberg. (Walking time without rests: 5.30 h, distance: 14 km, ascent/descent: 1175/750 meters).

Day 2 By gondola and chairlift the first meters in altitude are mastered in no time over the two steep steps to the spectacularly situated Trübsee at the foot of the Titlis and to the Jochpass. From here, the trail leads to Engstlenalp. An idyllic place of energy with lake, nostalgic hotel, and thousands of alpine roses. Through a colorful alpine flora it goes to Tannalp with cheese dairy, inn, and lake. Then you follow the panoramic trail over the ridge path to the Balmeregghorn with magnificent views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. From Planplatten you float comfortably down into the valley to Meiringen and take the Postbus to the Reichenbachtal valley to the Schwarzwaldalp. (Walking time without rests: 5 h, distance: 15 km, ascent/descent: 800/770 meters).

Day 3 Under the spell of the mighty Wetterhorn, you reach Grosse Scheidegg through beautiful moorlands. With a view of the razor-sharp Mittellegigrat, which runs exposed to the summit of the Eiger, the trail leads across alpine meadows to Grindelwald in the heart of the Jungfrau region. (Walking time without rests: 4.50 h, distance: 12 km, ascent/descent: 585/990 altitude meters).

Day 4 The Jungfrau Railway takes you to Lauterbrunnen, then the gondola takes you up to Grütschalp with a unique view of the Staubbach Falls. You hike to Mürren on a beautiful high trail with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. After a refreshment in one of the small cafés in the village, it's time to tackle the path up to Spilbodenalp and via Bryndli to the Rotstockhütte, where you will spend the night. (Walking time without rests: 4 h, distance: 11.5 km, ascent/descent: 690/140 altitude meters).

Day 5 After a refreshing hut breakfast, the trail leads through the secluded valley and finally zigzags up to Sefinafurgge, the impressive crossing into the Kiental. Enjoy the view back to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau once again before the trail leads over the steep gravel flanks down to Dürreberg and into the Kiental to Griesalp. (Walking time without rests: 4.25 h, distance: 9.7 km, ascent/descent: 621/1185 altitude meters).

Day 6 King stage over the 2777 m high Hohtürli! The detour to the Blümlisalphütte and the eternal glacier ice is rewarding. Over moraines it goes downhill to the deep blue, spectacular Oeschinensee, one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Alps, surrounded by steep rock faces. The train takes you comfortably to the Belle Epoque resort of Kandersteg. Farewell and journey home. (Walking time without rests: 6.45 h, distance: 13.5 km, ascent/descent: 1475/1200 meters).