Berner Oberland Ost

The Bernese Oberland is often referred to as "Europe's playground." Here, especially in the eastern part with its well-known tourist destinations of Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, and Meiringen, alpine tourism began. Today, the region at the foot of the trio of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau is one of the most popular hiking and mountain areas in the Alps.

Daniel Anker, one of Switzerland's most renowned alpine journalists, presents 50 selected single and multi-day hikes in his Bernese home mountains. The tour offerings leave nothing to be desired and include some insider tips: they range from a stroll through the open-air museum Ballenberg to the promenade along Lake Brienz, as well as challenging, scenically impressive paths to rewarding viewpoints like Schilthorn or Faulhorn. Particularly spectacular are the trails at the foot of the world-famous Eiger North Face. Hut and pass hikes are also included in this handy guide. All the hikes presented are easily accessible by bus or train and can be easily combined into multi-day tours. Together with the volume "Bernese Oberland West," a network of trails is created that optimally connects the entire Bernese Oberland for day hikers and trekkers alike.

The author provides not only precise route descriptions but also conveys a good deal of enthusiasm for his homeland through his texts and excellent color photos. For each tour, bus connections, dining and accommodation options, as well as notes on variations are provided. Hiking maps with marked routes and elevation profiles facilitate orientation. The updated 7th edition now also offers GPS tracks for download for hiking enthusiasts.