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Bachalpsee Lake

Grindelwald, Switzerland
Ranked #4 of 12 attractions in Grindelwald
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Hong Kong, China
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

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Singapore, Singapore
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
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We hiked from First to Lake Bachalpsee - with multiple photo stops (hubby is very enthusiastic with the photo taking), we took about 1.5hours to hike the distance. The view along the way was breathtaking, but the best part was arriving at the lake. We spent about 2 hours walking around the lake and having lunch and multiple rest stops... More

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Kuwait
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
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We took the cable car to First and look around at the cable car station - the scenery is breathtaking! Our two children aged 14 and 9 loved the hike to Bachalpsee lake, though the elder one felt the trail was very easy. Initially for about half an hour or so, the climb is slightly steep, but after that it's... More

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011
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We did the easy hike from First to Bachalpsee Lake in early September and it was the most scenic hike of our lives! I will never forget this as long as I live. It is truly breathtaking. More

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Rheinfelden, Switzerland
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2008
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I am Swiss and I have been many, many times in Grindelwald over the past 20 years and I was just interested to have a look what people all over the world are thinking about it. Grindelwald has a few absolut outstanding hikes and I try to share my experience with you. Here Bachalpsee: Take the cable care from Grindelwald... More

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Ontario
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2006
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Bachalpsee an easy walk from "First" Station above Grindelwald. Good sandals/shoes required. Hiking shoes recommended if you continue on to Faulhorn from Bachalpsee. Again, a fairly easy path, however quite steep at times. Hiking poles from Bachalpsee to Faulhorn would be helpful. (Don't forget altitude)The view at Bachalpsee is breathtakingly beautiful. I have been there 3 times and each time... More

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Zürich
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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八王子市
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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静岡
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152 reviews 152 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011
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Mannheim, Germany
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2010
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