Snowshoes rental Grindelwald

Snow shoes:

• Snowshoes Flex Alp from Tubbs suitable for beginners and advanced
• Perfectly suited for alpine terrain thanks to strap binding, 3D side rails and front prongs
• For children or small feet or light weight there is the snowshoe Flex HKE

Ski poles:

• Ski poles that support you during your hike

Rental:

• pickup from 8:00 am in the village center of Grindelwald
• early pickup possible from 15:00 hrs the day before (availability not guaranteed, please check with provider in advance)
• return before 10:00 a.m. next day at Grindelwald village center
• if returned after 10:00 a.m., a full day's rent will be charged

With snowshoes on your feet you can explore the snowy landscape of Grindelwald on your own. Go on a snowshoe hike to find peace and balance in nature.

In recent years, snowshoeing has become increasingly popular. By walking slowly in the snow you experience nature particularly intensively. Accompanied by peace and balance, you can enjoy the snowy landscape of the Bernese Oberland to the fullest.

Rental period: You can rent the snowshoes for the whole day.

Pick up: You can pick up your snowshoes in the center of Grindelwald right next to the train station

Practical information:

• No previous knowledge necessary
• Basic condition required

There are different levels of difficulty for snowshoe tours. With increasing terrain and difficulty you need more condition. It is recommended to start with an easy tour if you don't know where you stand conditionally.

In and around Grindelwald you will find numerous snowshoe tours of all levels of difficulty.

Mühlebach Trail

• Grindelwald church - Hotel Wetterhorn
• Height difference: 170 meters
• Difficulty: easy
• Distance: 2.7 km
• Hiking time: 1.5 hours

Wetterhorn Trail 1

• Grindelwald, Hotel Wetterhorn-Grindelwald, Hotel Wetterhorn
• Height difference: 240 meters
• Difficulty: medium
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking time: approx. 2 hours

Panorama Trail

• Bussalp - Stessiboden - Rasthysi - Nodhalten - Bort
• Height difference: 250 meters up, 480 meters down
• Difficulty: medium
• Distance: 7 km
• Hiking time: 3.5 hours

Aspen Trail

• Grindelwald Aspen - Grindelwald Holenstein
• Height difference: 560 meters up, 50 meters down
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Distance: 4.3 km
• Hiking time: 2.5 hours

With the glide step you can go faster downhill with the snowshoes. You do this by getting slightly supine, bending your knees and sliding down. The more you lean back, the faster you get.

• Winter season from the beginning of December to the end of April
• Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:30
• Saturday, Sunday, public holiday from 08:00 to 18:00

• Bring: weatherproof clothing, mountain boots or winter hiking boots, hat, gloves, sun protection and possibly gaiters
• If available: Take ski poles with you