Lauterbrunnen is situated between gigantic peaks and thundering waterfalls. The water from the Staubbachfall plummets 300 m down from the left side of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is Switzerland’s highest freefalling waterfall. The valley is also one of the largest nature preserves of the country. A steep trail leads from the train station into the forest and flattens out a bit after climbing about 200 m in elevation. A beautiful uphill path takes you to Louwibach creek and past the Staubbach, which then becomes the country’s highest waterfall. Crossing several other creeks, the trail changes to a gravel road in Mittelberg and continues along the railway tracks. You’re not far from Mürren now.

The former Walser settlement of Mürren is located at the foot of the Schilthorn. The mountain is known around the world because of the James Bond movie “On her Majesty’s Secret Service”. Mürren itself has no motorised traffic and at 1650 m, it is the highest year-round populated village in the Canton Bern. After a few more minutes the route changes from a paved road to a path. Cross the meadows, with the Gspaltenhorn straight ahead, and then follow a steep zigzag path up to Bryndli. Past the Rotstock Hut above the Sefinental you continue uphill to the top of the pass. The trail steepens between Hundshoren, Hundsee and Horen. A highlight at the highest point is the view from Sefinenfurgge of Schilthorn, the Kiental valley and Blüemlisalp Mountain - simply breathtaking.

After about 500 altitude meters, the steep descent over steps and gravel paths changes to a bright green meadow. Continue along the creek and past the beautiful waterfall to reach the upper Dürreberg in approximately one hour. Back on a gravel road and past the lower Dürreberg, you will arrive at Griesalp in another hour or so. This is where the physically demanding hiking trail from Lauterbrunnen to the Kiental Valley with the fantastic views ends.