09^Aug Sat
09:05

Hoi hikers,

Did you know, that since last summer, a new officially marked trail leading to the Gross Bigerhorn (3625m) has become accessible to hikers without specialized equipment. The new highest hiking trail in Europe! The Barrhorn has been dethroned.

And it is doable as a day hike even with public transport. 

If you prefer Bergparade instead of street parade, join and enjoy the magnificent views.

Hikr description: https://www.hikr.org/tour/post188562.html

Another one: https://www.novo-monde.com/en/gross-bigerhorn-hike/

Whatsapp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/I8McY4CWRJl0Vw3kQRcoGo?mode=ac_t

Weather forecast: sunny. Gross Bigerhorn

This is a rather fast paced (min. 600hm/h) hike, not suitable for beginners.

How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Bern - Visp - St. Niklaus - Niedergrächen (bus) - Gasenried, Dorfplatz (bus)

The train (IC81 to Interlaken) departs at 06:02 from ZH HB. 

Journey by car: Use gps. Note: This is not a roundtrip.

Meeting point:

9:02 AM - Gasenried, Dorfplatz bus stop 

Hike:

The hike will last ca. 8-9 hours with a lot of viewpoints.

Short (ca. 20 Min.) picnic lunch break at the Klein Bigerhorn.

The pace will be fast with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.

Optional Balfrin extension: T5-, additional ca. 250 Hm and 3 km.

Equipment:

Proper hiking boots, poles, picnic lunch, snacks, enough water (2,5+ l), sunscreen, proper clothes acc. to the weather, good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.

The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.

By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.

Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).

Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.

If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.

Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.