Hike around the Reichenbach Falls

 EASY | From 1 h | 2.4 km |  143 m |  391 m

The Rychenbach – as it was known in old German – finds its source at the Rosenlaui glacier. This beautiful, imposing waterfall is 120 metres high and up to 40 metres wide, and can be reached easily with the Reichenbachfall-Bahn. Close to the summit station, three viewing platforms offer a breathtaking view of the thundering waterfall shrouded in mist, plus the Haslital.

This excursion is a must for Sherlock Holmes fans. It was here that the famous detective challenged his arch-enemy Professor Moriarty to a fight – their hand-to-hand battle ended with them tumbling into the depths.

Hike duration

From 1 hour

Starting point

Reichenbachfall-Bahn
Tickets for the Reichenbachfall-Bahn can be purchased online in advance.

End point

Schwierigkeitsgrad nach SAC

Grad

Weg/Gelände

Anforderungen

T2 Bergwandern (weiss-rot-weiss)

Weg mit durchgehendem Trassee. Gelände teilweise steil, Absturzgefahr nicht ausgeschlossen.

Etwas Trittsicherheit. Trekkingschuhe sind empfehlenswert. Elementares Orientierungsvermögen.