Switzerland. Grindelwald

The fourth day in the Swiss Alps was dedicated to running on mountain trails around the village of Grindelwald, after which I visited the town's sports center, where I spent about four hours relaxing in the sauna and pool with views of the snow-capped mountain peaks...Map of the route...

In the morning, I had a light breakfast and ran along the route to the mountain cabin in Grindelwald, Berghaus Baregg...

At one of the forks, the route to the cabin was crossed out, and the path was blocked by a striped tape with the inscription "path closed"... Nevertheless, I decided to continue the ascent along the chosen route, planning to turn back if there was indeed too much snow on the way... This brought me closer to the snowy gorge...

On the path along the cliff, there was indeed still a lot of snow, and meltwater was flowing directly onto the path, but it was still passable...

Reaching a nice viewpoint, I stopped to enjoy the scenery...

After that, I decided to run back...

From the trail, the glacier gorge and the village of Grindelwald were clearly visible...

Descending further, I ran across the gorge by the bridge...

Returning to the village, I began the ascent on the opposite side of the mountains, crossing the village...

Many tourists along the way were descending on tricycles...

Having climbed to the top of Mount First, I walked around it. So many tourists had gathered on the bridge that circled the mountain that queues had formed at the beginning, so I had no desire to go through it, although from the side the bridge looked very impressive...

I ran down the opposite slope of the mountain...

From here, against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks, was visible the Bachläger waterfall...

I had ran back to the campsite quite quickly, covering 33 kilometers with 2200 meters ascents for all run...

After lunch and a short rest in the campsite, I went to the town, or rather climbed, since the campsite was located in a lowland, significantly lower than the main street... I planned to visit the Sports Center, where I intended to relax in the sauna and swim in the pool...

Even a simple walk around Grindelwald impresses with its views...

An interesting aspect of some Swiss campsites is that upon check-in, you also register your place of residence in the canton where you are staying... Along with this, you receive discounts on a wide range of services... In this case, after registering at the Grindelwald campsite, I received a 50 percent discount on visiting the sauna and pool at the Sports Center, which with the discount cost 15 francs (15 euros) for the whole day...

The coolest thing was that the windows of the pool and sauna faced directly onto the Eiger mountain, whose snow-capped peak seemed to loom over the sports complex...

After spending about four hours at the sports center, I returned to the campsite, and the next morning I continued along the route to the next village, Lauterbrunnen...

On the way, I saw an interesting sign with climbing routes to the summit of the Eiger, which is very famous for its climbing history... The Eiger is a prominent mountain in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, standing at 3,967 meters. It is renowned for its challenging north face, known as the "Eiger Nordwand" or "Murder Wall," which is one of the most difficult and dangerous ascents in the world. The mountain gained fame through numerous dramatic and tragic climbing attempts, particularly in the 1930s, which were widely publicized...

Reaching the Kleine Scheidegg pass (2,061 m), I went higher to the Fallbodensee lake... Situated at an altitude of approximately 2,216 meters, it offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including the Eiger (3970 m), Mönch (4107 m), and Jungfrau (4158 m)...

I continued to climb higher to the Eigergletscher station...

The Eigergletscher train station is an important stop on the Jungfrau Railway, located near the Eiger Glacier. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,320 meters, this station serves as a key access point for visitors heading to the Jungfraujoch, also known as the "Top of Europe." The station offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks...

Eigergletscher station is notable for its proximity to the Eiger North Face, making it a popular spot for mountaineers and tourists interested in the history and challenges of climbing the Eiger. The station itself provides amenities such as viewing platforms, informational displays, and rest areas, enhancing the visitor experience. From here, travelers can either continue their journey on the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch or explore the nearby hiking trails that offer breathtaking views of the alpine landscape...

After visiting the Eigergletscher station, I started the descent...

Descending again to the Kleine Scheidegg pass, the clouds covered the sky almost completely...

View on the mountain Eiger and Jungfrau...

View on the mountain Mönch and Jungfrau... Also, between these peaks, the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory is visible, which is one of the highest observatories in Europe at an elevation of 3,571 meters above sea level. It sits atop the Sphinx mountain, accessible via the Jungfrau Railway, which is the highest railway in Europe. The observatory is used for a variety of scientific research, including astronomy, meteorology, glaciology, and atmospheric physics. The facility includes a weather station, laboratories, and accommodation for researchers, making it a critical hub for high-altitude scientific study...

The coolest self-service point with cheese and sausages from local farmers... Approach, open the fridge, choose what you like, according to the prices indicated on the product, and throw the money into the can next to it...