Berner Oberland Ost

The Bernese Oberland is often referred to as the "playground of Europe." Here, particularly in the eastern part with its well-known tourist destinations such as Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, and Meiringen, alpine tourism began. Today, the region at the foot of the trio of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau is among the most popular hiking and mountain regions 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 are comprehensive and include some insider tips: they range from a stroll through the open-air museum Ballenberg to the promenade along Lake Brienz, and challenging, scenic paths to rewarding viewpoints such as 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 featured hikes are easily accessible by bus or train and can be seamlessly 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 as well as trekkers.

The author not only provides 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.