Description
The landscape and the journey
Lesley and Jonathan Williams explore valleys, waterfalls, Alpine lakes and high ridges beneath the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Plan varied day walks without committing to a continuous long-distance itinerary.
Routes and itinerary options
Fifty routes cover approximately 5–23 kilometres around Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen and Mürren. Schynige Platte, Bachsee and Jungfrau-group views feature. Summary tables compare elevation, walking time and difficulty, from shorter outings to long mountain days.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 maps and Cicerone GPX tracks accompany endpoints, access, food and transport information. Railways, buses, lifts and transport passes can form part of individual walking plans. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Grades 1–4 include exposed, technical Alpine ground on the hardest routes. Many walks suit early June–mid-October, but higher routes can retain snow longer. Match ambitions to experience and conditions. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language paperback by Lesley Williams and Jonathan Williams. First edition, published in 2023. 256 pages. ISBN 9781786311146.
