Meiringen to Grindelwald via Grosse Scheidegg

Technically Stage 10 of the Swiss Via Alpina (Route 1), this long-distance traverse connects two of the Bernese Oberland's highly recognizable valleys. The route climbs out of Meiringen, passing the historic Reichenbach Falls (famed for Sherlock Holmes), and enters the Rosenlaui Valley—a place of mythic beauty featuring the Wellhorn peak and glacier. The final ascent to Grosse Scheidegg (1,962m) reveals a remarkable profile of the Wetterhorn and the Eiger, before the long descent into the bustling mountaineering hub of Grindelwald.

The trek to Laguna de los Tres is one of the primary day activities in Los Glaciares National Park, providing a close-perspective view of the granite massif of Mount Fitz Roy (3,405m). The route follows an out-and-back trail through mixed forest and glaciated valleys, passing the Piedras Blancas viewpoint before the final ascent. The journey is defined by a significant transition from the low-lying valley floor to the high-alpine environment of the lagoon, which sits directly below the main peaks.