#1 day hike – Harder Ridge, Switzerland – besthike.com

Why?

24km total … about 18km on a sharp ridge! Wow!

Brienz to Interlaken Brienz Rothorn Railway up to the start
take the funicular from Harderkulm (Harder Kulm) down to Harderkulm Station in Interlaken
logistics are much more difficult in the opposite direction. We highly recommend hikers start in Brienz
10+ hours. Physically and psychologically challenging.
no water available. Carry all you need.
not an official trail, but it’s easy to follow in good visibility
about 1500m above the lake
permits not required
it’s popular with trail runners who do about 35km entirely on foot. They start at either end.
also known as Hardergrat (… grat is ridge in German)

World → Europe → Alps → Switzerland → Harder Ridge

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For details click over to our Harder Ridge information page.

related – The GoPro: ’22 Creator Summit was held in Interlaken. Some of this footage is shot on the ridge.

Here’s a graphic representation of the ridge walk, though in the opposite direction from what we recommend.