Description
Five different routes through the Bernese Oberland.
The Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau provide a magnificent backdrop for multi-day mountain trekking. The Bernese Oberland also contains quieter valleys and less-visited mountain areas further west. This guide collects five treks that showcase the region’s breadth and offer alternatives to the most famous Alpine routes.
Treks lasting four to nine days.
Jonathan Williams describes the Tour of the Jungfrau Region, Bärentrek, Via Berna, and the circuits around Wildstrubel and Wildhorn. Stage descriptions and maps allow for comparison between the different treks. The guide assists in understanding the connections between passes, valleys, and accommodation before deciding on an itinerary.
Plan huts and connections.
The book provides accommodation details and travel planning advice. Locations such as Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Mürren, Kandersteg, and Adelboden serve as gateways to the area. Mountain lakes, high passes, and overnight stays in the alpine landscape provide a clear rhythm to the treks, while local transport connections allow for flexible starts and finishes.
Who is the book suitable for?
The guide is suitable for experienced hikers seeking several consecutive days in the Alps. The Jungfrau trek and Via Berna are generally less demanding than the Bärentrek and the circuits around Wildstrubel and Wildhorn. The main season runs from mid-June to late September, subject to snow in the passes and accommodation opening times.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers wishing to share thorough knowledge of their routes—a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Jonathan Williams. English language. 272 pages. First edition, published 2026. ISBN 9781786312754.
