The Brienzergrat is always a brilliant experience. As a skyrunner, I enjoy both the challenging trails and the unique view. Here are a few tips for all those who dare to take on the challenge: - you need a very good physical condition - take at least 4 liters of water with you - the way from the Brienzer-Rothorn to the Harder is easier than the reverse route - do not go on the route on rainy days or when it has been raining the days before - ask about the exit variants - look for a guide if you are inexperienced - enjoy it!
@@WanderwithXander From everything i read, September is a status quo in weather of august, especially with recent climate change, only oktober is way more risky (and shorter days). Plus september has advantage of just being out of the 'high' season. If it rains, the dry process is way faster in september, then say June and maybe even july, cause the warm summer already dried out excess water. Tons of google 360° 'no clouds', dry condition pictures are taken in September (on google) of the ridge, movies as well, this gives me confidence.
@@WanderwithXanderhaha yeah bro I am happy I checked as I also am not amazing with heights! Thanks for the recommendation looks like a nice hike and I was not in grindelwald before, keep up the cool vids and take care
Thanks man! Hope it helps! I made a video about the Glecksteinhutte and one of the "top 5 of Switzerland". Maybe that helps with some inspiration. Im going to Swiss again in three weeks. Have fun!
@@WanderwithXander cool bro I will check your other vids, call into alpine tower if you are on Hasliberg il shout you a few beers! Cheers bro, subscribed
We did it about 10 years ago and needed from Brienzerrothorn to the Harder 12 1/2 hours. If you go a second time then start at the Brünigpass and walk to the summit of the Brienzerrothorn. Then spend the night in the hotel on the summit. That enable a very early start next morning for the ridge. 👍
Aah yes, perfect tip! Cool I will think of this the next time, but i dont know if i will do it again.. Kinda too sketchy for me haha But thanks for the info!
@@WanderwithXander Will do. If you ever come to the US, the Knife Edge Trail in Mount Katahdin is a good ridge hike, the ridge portion is just 1 mile long but quite thrilling, and the entire loop is about ~11 miles, definitely worth the trip to Baxter State Park, Maine.
We almost missed the last boat at Glacier National Park on the Crypt lake hike. It was much more difficult than we thought. We did miss a bus at hadrian's wall after all day hike ~ bro, not what you want to do after all day hiking is hike a road for 4-5K!! Proud of you for hanging in on that sketchy trail!
Hahaha thanks for the comment! But I was pretty scared as well as you might have seen.. Indeed, beautiful surroundings!! Will you hike it in the future?
@@WanderwithXander Indeed but you managed, damn that was courageous! Hell no haha, but I'll be looking at your videos in CH for inspiration (I'm from here too!)
Man, I have the same issue. It didn't used to be an issue but as I've gotten older I seem to get anxiety on high, exposed mountains. But I still climb them!
WTF... ik ken die momenten uit Italie dit jaar tijdens de Ledro Skyrace... van die momenten dat je denkt... Ik moet nu op mijn knieën gaan zitten. Met deze waanzinnige beelden kreeg ik weer even een flashback! Deze van jullie was nog even de 3.0 versie...
Very very very beautiful. But it is not for me. Very dangerous all the time. I was tense here just to watch. Spectacular video. Congratulations from Brazil
I did this hike about 2 months ago and my name is also Xander... funny that this got recommended to me! It was probably my favourite hike I did in Switzerland.
Did it in 2020, Brünigpass to Harder Kulm in about 12 hours, 3.4k elevation, arrived with the first train from Zurich. I am not a skyrunner, just a hiker. In general not difficult, about two or three exposed places. Ridge to Morgenberghorn (Leissiggrat) is much sharper and breaks apart under your feet. Last 10 km are boring, but going down straight from Augstmatthorn is also painful. You can refill water at Rothorn, I think I had 2 liters. If I would repeat, I would do only the part between Augstmatthorn and Rothorn.
Thanks a lot man! Yes its quite a special hike haha. Have you seen my second attempt as well? I went back last summer, better prepared! Where are you from?
@@WanderwithXander no I will check it out. I’m from Chicago and am always looking for under the radar epic places like this to visit and soak in the scenery.
Nice man! Its a crazy place, hope you enjoy the second vid as well. Its the toughest thing I've ever done and I've ran an ultramarathon. Just for the perspective haha
Its everything combined. Views of snow peaked famous mountains. Views of a big blue Swiss lake. A crazy ridge hike. A physical challenge. Sometimes a mental challenge. I hope you're able to go to Swiss once to try it out!
Yes, the part from Interlaken wasn't hard. We went down just before hard part, as they told us it will be another 4 hours to Rothorn 🤷♀️but after your video I want to come back and finish the trail 😜
Haha it probably was 4 hours, of maybe even longer! At least when you are as scared as i was haha! You should! I want to go again aswell, but then from the side you started and way earlier in the morning 👌🏼
You can try the first section to the first "exit" where you can descent to planalp train station again. The first section is already awesome yet I would still rate it as T3 (the whole ridge is categorised white blue white, means T4+, I think they give a T4), after that exit till Tannhorn it becomes really T4
Thanks a lot! "Saved" my life when i stuck my trekking pole next to the trail haha! As far as i know we didnt encounter any dry river beds on this track!
Ik ben verschillende keren in Zwitserland geweest om te hiken maar deze zal ik niet doen, het ziet er erg gevaarlijk uit. Gefeliciteerd dat je het gedaan hebt en leuke video! Mocht je nog eens in die omgeving zijn, is de rondwandeling vanuit Stechelberg > Gimmelwald > Tanzbodeli > Oberhornsee aan te bevelen.
Absolutely correct; it's not about making it at any price/risk, but also about finding your limits and repeating it. Great video/pictures from our Bernese Oberland. 👍
I did all of them in the beginning of September so it depends of the year! Might get lucky! Take in account that the days are shorter but the Hardergrat is long
It's not really difficult except the short part before you stand on the ridge before Tannhorn. From then on it's just mentally demanding. I had my problems, too. I felt a bit uneasy.
@@WanderwithXander That was a long time ago, about 2009. As I can remember there was only one thin rope at the very beginning of this section. From more recent videos on UA-cam it seems that there are far more ropes now. But it might be that I don't remember correctly. One day I'd like to hike the entire ridge in one day. But I need to lose weight for this, it's very hard.
Just watched your other video, where you succeeded in hiking the whole trail, but started from Interlaken. Do you have a preference as to which way to do the hike - Interlaken to Brienz, or Brienz to Interlaken?
I would say, maybe start at Brienz. Because thats the highest point, so you're more or less descending in between the climbs. But the hike to the brienzer rothorn is quite a lot higher. The train goes too late. So either you're fit enough to hike it up yourself, just as a warm up, or take a train the day before and sleep there! So starting at Interlaken starts a bit less intense but then you still have to climb more during the whole hike!
Am I right that the Tannhorn (and the one before, briefenhornli?) are by far the most dangerous (and scaring part), and if skipped, would make the walk a lot easier (both on mind and feet, and timing schedule? After watching 12+ video's, 2000+ images, maps, google 360°c, my conclusion so far is to drive to Lombachalp, rise to Augstmatthorn (the easiest, and still beautiful, thus most must see top), by first going Suggiture, then doing the 7 tops to Allgauwhoren (Gummhorn, blazenhubel, Schnrirenhornli, Algauw licki, Allgauwhoren), then there is a path down from there, long but easy walk to lombahalp, drive back done :D In perfect world, Harder Kulm + forest walk would be included, but in case we dont make it, would be risky + the forest removes some sight (i take camera with me, to take top quality landscape images, so those top views are my priority). Between Harder Kulm to Allgauwhoren (just before Tannhorn), the ridges seem most of time safe (either 1.5-3 meter wide, or one side that is way less steep, with grass, that should prevent sliding down all way if dry. Since i'm staying 14 days at Brienz, i can just do the Rothorn another day, and perhaps even skip Tannhorn and enjoy view like Planalp, maybe even walk to top and go down. Harder Kulm (maybe even from Interlaken walking all the way), would also be nice hike. Also @ Wander with Xander, did your feet ever slip on a dangerous part (Tannhorn especially)?
That sounds really well informed indeed!! I think you have a great plan there. The Brienzer rothorn is worth the climb as well, just go how far as you want to hike :) if you want to chat with me about it, hit me up on Instagram! Easier talking.
Just: wow! 🤩Huge congratulations that you've made such hike. 🎉 I'm personally also scared of heights and love the mountains at the same time, which is really crazy combo, so I'm scared just watching this video... Liked 👍🏻 Subscribed ⭐
Thanks a lot!! It is a weird but save combination haha, have you seen my full Hardergrat video? I went back this year and finished it :) Have a nice day!
Do you have to be really experienced to do this kind of hike? I'm living in Switzerland and I kind of would like to try this, even though just watching this video makes me feel scared.
I dont have that much of experience myself either. Altough im quite steady on my feet. It's not impossible at all but some parts are a bit sketchy. So only go of you are prepared to turn around if its not your cup of tea. This way you can check it out but maintain your safety!
25km mountain hike in one day? That's rough!! Absolutely looks incredible!!! Well done!! I do have to say, seeing how anxious you got getting on your knees, that you might have overestimated yourself, or underestimated the route. In German they call this "trittsicherheit", and it is very important to understand one's limit for the sake of safety. Perhaps I am being a bit harsh, but I think you really shouldn't be on a route like this.
I completely agree, so after a year of training and getting used to mountain hikes I went back and completed it fully! Please check out the new vid as well, so I can restore your faith in me 😉 Thanks for watching and your comment!
I literally just finished this hike 2 days ago from Brienz to Harder Kulm. Spent the night at Brienz Rothorn hotel. Nothing, not even this video, can really prepare you for what's to come lol it was the most physically demanding thing I've ever done, and mentally it pushed me beyond my limit. It absolutely destroyed me, but I'm proud to say that I made it to Harder Kulm 😁 thank you for the inspiration. Maybe I'll come back to this hike again someday, when I'm stronger and more experienced
Would you say that Tannhorn was the 'biggest challenge', (top with cross, near start, 2200 meter (second highest)? I'm thinking of skipping that part, but including the whole interlaken - Allgauwgoren (one way or the other), and then stop (go down to lombachalp). The part like Suggiture and Harder Kulm seem very doable? ofc steep but so is any mountain to be honest, and the paths seems very chill. Correct me if i'm wrong.
What a beautiful place but soooo scary. I have height vertigo and I can’t stand because I lose my balance so a hike like that is a big no for me. Much respect to you and I hope your mother didn’t see this 😬
It was very very beautiful! Ahh that sounds you will enjoy another hike a little more! Thanks for watching, I had a thrill hiking the hike and making the video!
absolutely beautiful! i've never done a ridge hike before, but i am up to the challenge! i'm young, in great shape, but i'll admit the height has me feeling a little scared lol the views that you show off make me feel like going for it though! i plan on making a solo trip to switzerland and am looking for amazing hikes like this. is it easy to find guides for hikes like this?
Thanks for your compliment! It is an amazing and one of a kind trek in my opinion! Great to hear you're inspired to give it a try, be careful though! Only go when it feels right. I have my channel full of hikes with GPX routes. I think guides can be arranged over there. Just search for trekking guide grindelwald / Interlaken. Have fun!! Let me know how it goes or dm me on instagram if you have any questions!
IF YOU HAVE FEAR OF HEIGHTS, YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN CONSIDER THIS TRAIL AN OPTION FOR A HIKE. IT IS WRITEN EVERYWHERE !!! So you were unconscious going there.
Es braucht etwas Überwindung... aber die einzigartige Rundsicht entschädigt für alles. Für mich ist der Hardertrail einer der schönsten Trails der Welt... und quasi vor der Haustüre. Sobald der Schnee weg ist werde ich wieder unterwegs sein ;-)
Hey everyone, thanks for watching! Guess what, I went back and completed the whole hike last week! 3000m+ vertical gain and 35K, I was completely exhausted. Maybe you want to check it out? ua-cam.com/video/Gf8LUGehaJA/v-deo.html
When you come to the US hike to Angels Landing in Zion National Park, if you survive that hike the maze in Canyonlands National Park and last but not least hike to Halfdome in Yosemite National Park. All three of these are super dangerous and amazing. Enjoy!
@@WanderwithXander I just hiked to angels landing 2 weeks ago and the sense of relief you get from having taken on such a scary challenge is exhilarating, I experienced pure happiness and joy at Angels landing and if you can make it to Zion National Park and take on this hike you will too. I hope to see you on the trail here in the US someday.
You're acrophobic, it's not just fear. Your motor functions and balance are impaired, it's not just a feeling, you are literally more likely to fall and die. I'm glad you survived the experience but you should take it seriously and realise that it's not just a matter of getting over the fear. There are ways of overcoming it, at least to an an extent, through exposure therapy in a safe environment.
Thanks for your concern, I'm quite happy I made it as well. I did some more careful and safe stuff after this and this year I felt ready. And it was a big succes this time! Feel free to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/Gf8LUGehaJA/v-deo.html Thanks for your comment!
Your friend should NEVER have taken you on that hike, as you are not accustomed to the steep drop-offs and hights, nor to this level of alpine hiking combined with climbing on fairly exposed trails (and I'm wondering if he is - as he clearly could not properly assess the personal abilities versus the requirements of the trail), IMHO. This is the kind of understimation of the alps ond overestimation of one''s abilities that can land you on the title page of the boulevard press very quickly if you slip and fall (and many DO land there - almost every weekend!). Just this weekend it was two inexperienced and inadequately dressed, young ladies freezing to death on the Monte Rosa in a "sudden" snow storm... It's good you decended once you realized the time plan was shot and did not try to push through to the end. Glad you made it. Just 2 weeks ago I was witness to a person falling 30 meters off an exposed part of a mountain side, splitting his skull on the rocks and dying at the scene a few minutes later. It is SO much better to use that brain for researching the skills required for an alpine hike BEFORE going there!
Agree with you, many people underestimate it because it is only "2000m" ...yet it's white blue white (for very good reason), I think it's T4 to be precise, and personally I think it is a very tough T4, mostly exposed on both sides, narrow top, good "chance" to slip on the grass...compared to bettmergrat (also T4) for example I think the brienzer gratweg is more difficult
Ich werde nie verstehen warum diese Gratwanderung als die gefährlichste angesehen wird. Ich denke dies liegt daran, dass sehr viele nur diese Gratwanderung kennen durch die verbreitung über Sozialenetzwerke/Medien. Ich denke, wenn man die Schweiz kennt, weiss man das dies einer der einfachsten Gratwanderungen ist.
@Wander with Xander Yep! I have walked a little bit of the Hardergrat when I was a teenager, and because of my fear of heights, my body just shuts down and I can't go on. I backtracked and said never again 😅
@@WanderwithXander I just avoid ridges like that. Just completed the Rothaarsteig in Germany, very nice trail. Haven’t hiked in Switzerland for ages, would love to go back.
Those are amazing views but I probably wouldn't hike this, I'd be the one who tumbles down the mountain.
Haha then it might be wise to choose another hike!
I'm having a panic attack just watching this.
Hahah feel you! I had one walking there aswell ✌🏼 Had to take a little break half way into the climb! Thanks for watching
I'm nice and safe here. Thank you
Hahaha glad to hear you're safe there 😉
I passed away when I was watching this
Here's hoping you never step on lose or slippery rock...when your life depends on it.
Beautiful scenery. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment! I was hoping the same 😄 But when your life is on the line, you're hyperalert!
This was great! Thanks guys! It scared the shit outta me. Best & cheers, Sean
Haha it did to me as well! Thanks for watching! Did you see part 2 already? We went back to complete it last summer 👌🏼
awww hell no. WOW WOW. too scary for me. beautiful but very scary. thanks for a great video.
Hahah you're welcome! I went back to finish it last summer, made a video about that hike as well
@@WanderwithXander thanks for letting me know. i'll check it out.
The Brienzergrat is always a brilliant experience. As a skyrunner, I enjoy both the challenging trails and the unique view. Here are a few tips for all those who dare to take on the challenge:
- you need a very good physical condition
- take at least 4 liters of water with you
- the way from the Brienzer-Rothorn to the Harder is easier than the reverse route
- do not go on the route on rainy days or when it has been raining the days before
- ask about the exit variants
- look for a guide if you are inexperienced
- enjoy it!
Thanks for the tips!! Appriciated! Amazing experience indeed 🙌🏼
What months is the hike achievable?
I would say July and August for sure. Beginning of September also. Maybe later in September if the weather is good? Dont know about october
@@WanderwithXander From everything i read, September is a status quo in weather of august, especially with recent climate change, only oktober is way more risky (and shorter days). Plus september has advantage of just being out of the 'high' season. If it rains, the dry process is way faster in september, then say June and maybe even july, cause the warm summer already dried out excess water. Tons of google 360° 'no clouds', dry condition pictures are taken in September (on google) of the ridge, movies as well, this gives me confidence.
Sounds good!!
How do you do it with that fear? I have the same, I worry it would cripple me.
Breathing and making it simple. Step by step haha
I watched this video because I wanted to make this hike tomorrow... nooo chance now! Awsome video!
Haha very glad you did your research! Its quite an unique hike I would say. Hope you find another nice hike, maybe the Glecksteinhutte?
@@WanderwithXanderhaha yeah bro I am happy I checked as I also am not amazing with heights! Thanks for the recommendation looks like a nice hike and I was not in grindelwald before, keep up the cool vids and take care
Thanks man! Hope it helps! I made a video about the Glecksteinhutte and one of the "top 5 of Switzerland". Maybe that helps with some inspiration. Im going to Swiss again in three weeks. Have fun!
@@WanderwithXander cool bro I will check your other vids, call into alpine tower if you are on Hasliberg il shout you a few beers! Cheers bro, subscribed
Thanks a lot man!! I will for sure 🤙🏼
We did it about 10 years ago and needed from Brienzerrothorn to the Harder 12 1/2 hours.
If you go a second time then start at the Brünigpass and walk to the summit of the Brienzerrothorn. Then spend the night in the hotel on the summit. That enable a very early start next morning for the ridge. 👍
Aah yes, perfect tip! Cool I will think of this the next time, but i dont know if i will do it again.. Kinda too sketchy for me haha
But thanks for the info!
@@WanderwithXander Yeah we will!
@@dirkdijk5013 hahaha we will see about that
Absolutely beautiful!!! Terrified of heights. Would do this 10/10
I have a fear of hight too, perfect challenge! ⬆️
I love and enjoy the challenge of a good ridge hike. Thanks for adding to my motivation. Added this trail to my to-do list.
Thanks for your comment! I can only recommend this one, enjoy when you're there! 😄
@@WanderwithXander Will do. If you ever come to the US, the Knife Edge Trail in Mount Katahdin is a good ridge hike, the ridge portion is just 1 mile long but quite thrilling, and the entire loop is about ~11 miles, definitely worth the trip to Baxter State Park, Maine.
Sounds intense! I will research it! Nice distance as well. Thanks!
We almost missed the last boat at Glacier National Park on the Crypt lake hike. It was much more difficult than we thought. We did miss a bus at hadrian's wall after all day hike ~ bro, not what you want to do after all day hiking is hike a road for 4-5K!! Proud of you for hanging in on that sketchy trail!
Haha feel you, long kilometers!! I did the hike again yesterday, video coming up soon!!
A wonderful place! One of my favorite Trails...
Nice to hear! I found it quite unique!! And the views.. Amazing!
I think I was more terrified by watching than you doing it. The landscape was awesome, completely worth it.
Hahaha thanks for the comment! But I was pretty scared as well as you might have seen.. Indeed, beautiful surroundings!! Will you hike it in the future?
@@WanderwithXander Indeed but you managed, damn that was courageous! Hell no haha, but I'll be looking at your videos in CH for inspiration (I'm from here too!)
Haha thanks!! You might like the two week video or the Glecksteinhutte video 😄 Appriciate it!
Man, I have the same issue. It didn't used to be an issue but as I've gotten older I seem to get anxiety on high, exposed mountains. But I still climb them!
Respect! Nice videos as well! It can get quite sketchy high up there so a bit of healthy fear probably isn't that bad!
Was there steel safety bars to hold onto during the sketchiest part of the summit at 2:37-2:45
The most sketchy part did not actually, but the part around it had some small sections of safety bar!
Wow that is stunningly beautiful and awesome and very very scary! We must get back to Switzerland one day.
Best regards
Mike
Thanks for the comment Mike! You should, I really enjoyed Switzerland 😉 Where have you been in Swiss?
My thighs would be so torn up from straddling and sliding across the whole way! 🤣🤣 You guys did a great job! Very brave!
Hahha thanks!!
WTF... ik ken die momenten uit Italie dit jaar tijdens de Ledro Skyrace... van die momenten dat je denkt... Ik moet nu op mijn knieën gaan zitten. Met deze waanzinnige beelden kreeg ik weer even een flashback! Deze van jullie was nog even de 3.0 versie...
Haha jaaa dat gevoel herken ik heel goed!! Leuk om te lezen! Misschien ook wat voor jou dan, die Hardergrat? Ik heb er nog een video over gemaakt
Well done lads great achievement. Great video and useful information I hope to do this myself next year.
Thanks a lot! Its appriciated! Glad to hear it might help you, you will have an amazing time for sure!
absolutely amazing! Swam in lake Brienz as a kid
Very very very beautiful. But it is not for me. Very dangerous all the time. I was tense here just to watch. Spectacular video. Congratulations from Brazil
Thanks for your comment! It was quite sketchy indeed, once is enough for me! Greetings from The Netherlands!
I did this hike about 2 months ago and my name is also Xander... funny that this got recommended to me! It was probably my favourite hike I did in Switzerland.
Haha such a nice coincidence! Congrats on the hike!
Did it in 2020, Brünigpass to Harder Kulm in about 12 hours, 3.4k elevation, arrived with the first train from Zurich. I am not a skyrunner, just a hiker. In general not difficult, about two or three exposed places. Ridge to Morgenberghorn (Leissiggrat) is much sharper and breaks apart under your feet.
Last 10 km are boring, but going down straight from Augstmatthorn is also painful. You can refill water at Rothorn, I think I had 2 liters. If I would repeat, I would do only the part between Augstmatthorn and Rothorn.
Nice!! I can understand haha
Damnit now I fell in love with this place and have to see it for myself. This video was truly epic!
Thanks a lot man! Yes its quite a special hike haha. Have you seen my second attempt as well? I went back last summer, better prepared! Where are you from?
@@WanderwithXander no I will check it out. I’m from Chicago and am always looking for under the radar epic places like this to visit and soak in the scenery.
Nice man! Its a crazy place, hope you enjoy the second vid as well. Its the toughest thing I've ever done and I've ran an ultramarathon. Just for the perspective haha
Its everything combined. Views of snow peaked famous mountains. Views of a big blue Swiss lake. A crazy ridge hike. A physical challenge. Sometimes a mental challenge. I hope you're able to go to Swiss once to try it out!
@@WanderwithXander What months of the year is this hike achievable? Can you do it in October?
And what train station did u start from?
I did this hike from Interlaken and didn't finish as well after 10 hours of hiking. Now I can see, i missed all the fun/scary part.
Toll video 😊
Its such a long hike right! Is the beginning from Interlaken more mellow? Thanks!!
Yes, the part from Interlaken wasn't hard. We went down just before hard part, as they told us it will be another 4 hours to Rothorn 🤷♀️but after your video I want to come back and finish the trail 😜
Haha it probably was 4 hours, of maybe even longer! At least when you are as scared as i was haha! You should! I want to go again aswell, but then from the side you started and way earlier in the morning 👌🏼
thnk you guys for this beautifull video. I wanted to do that this summer, but now i see to dangerous fro me...
It's quite sketchy! Luckely Switzerland has much more to offer! Maybe my most recent video is helpfull? It contains my hike top 5!
You can try the first section to the first "exit" where you can descent to planalp train station again. The first section is already awesome yet I would still rate it as T3 (the whole ridge is categorised white blue white, means T4+, I think they give a T4), after that exit till Tannhorn it becomes really T4
@@jenshoefer7944 thanks a lot
Very cool thanks for sharing!
At 2:40 you can't call that anymore a ridge, rather an arete.
Hahah Im afraid my english isnt advanced enough for this word. But I think I see what you mean! Haha
Fuuuuuck mate - i feel with you. so much - my heads got sweaty!!! great vid
Thanks a lot! I completed it on my second attempt, in case you didnt see that one yet :)
Good squat - hiking technique! How do you deal with dried river-beds on steep slopes?
Thanks a lot! "Saved" my life when i stuck my trekking pole next to the trail haha! As far as i know we didnt encounter any dry river beds on this track!
That hike is prettifying to me!! WOW 😮 How do you do it! Stay safe. 🙋🏼♀️👍🏻🇺🇸
Hahah thanks!! I went back last year and completed it, amazing hike 💯
If I had to pick a tune to listen to on the way down after I slipped off the ridge for the last time I think I’d pick the first one. What is it?
Hahahha nice way to formulate the question, I will look into the songname later!
thanks! I can always grab hold of Dirkdijk when I slip if you like. I’m very sensitive about people laughing at my hiking efforts. Well done btw!
Hahaha i see. Thanks! We went back in 2021 and completed the full hike, if you're interested
Not any more, I’m old now. I would slip.Enjoy your youth ,it sure disappears fast. ( It’s Odesza..A Moment Apart btw)
Thanks a lot! Have a lovely day!
Stunning video 🌏
Thank You! Would recommend the hike!
Ik ben verschillende keren in Zwitserland geweest om te hiken maar deze zal ik niet doen, het ziet er erg gevaarlijk uit. Gefeliciteerd dat je het gedaan hebt en leuke video! Mocht je nog eens in die omgeving zijn, is de rondwandeling vanuit Stechelberg > Gimmelwald > Tanzbodeli > Oberhornsee aan te bevelen.
Wat leuk dat je reageert! Was inderdaad wel wat spannend.. Haha. Bedankt voor de tips! Zal er naar kijken!
That was hard to watch! Do you have cloven hooves? I would have turned back when I got to the ridge with the loose rocks.
Haha it was a bit sketchy! Just wore regular mountainshoes 😉
Chapeau! Auch wenn ihr es nicht ganz geschafft habt! Well done - a valuable experience, I guess.
Danke schon! It definitely was! We even went back this year and completed the trail! Might want to check that one out as well if you liked this one 🙌🏼
Absolutely correct; it's not about making it at any price/risk, but also about finding your limits and repeating it.
Great video/pictures from our Bernese Oberland. 👍
Totally agree! Thanks a lot! Such a beautiful area 🤙🏼
What time of the year did you do all these hikes ? I’m planning on going around the end of September (20th) and I worry it’ll be too cold..
I did all of them in the beginning of September so it depends of the year! Might get lucky! Take in account that the days are shorter but the Hardergrat is long
4:08 incredible shot!
So beautiful right!! Thanks for watching
F*ck No! Just watching the video freaks me out.🤯 Mind blowing up!
Hahah thanks for watching! It was quite sketchy indeed!
It's not really difficult except the short part before you stand on the ridge before Tannhorn. From then on it's just mentally demanding. I had my problems, too. I felt a bit uneasy.
I agree! When did you do the hike?
@@WanderwithXander That was a long time ago, about 2009. As I can remember there was only one thin rope at the very beginning of this section. From more recent videos on UA-cam it seems that there are far more ropes now. But it might be that I don't remember correctly. One day I'd like to hike the entire ridge in one day. But I need to lose weight for this, it's very hard.
Well it is always nice to have a goal in mind!
I went back in 2021 to complete is as well, did you see that video already? :)
AWESOME, absolutely love it
Thanks a lot!
WHAT IS THE SONG PLAYING IN THIS? I LOVE IT.
Great video, love it
Thanks a lot! I have more on my channel ;) Will check out yours soon!
Just watched your other video, where you succeeded in hiking the whole trail, but started from Interlaken. Do you have a preference as to which way to do the hike - Interlaken to Brienz, or Brienz to Interlaken?
I would say, maybe start at Brienz. Because thats the highest point, so you're more or less descending in between the climbs. But the hike to the brienzer rothorn is quite a lot higher. The train goes too late. So either you're fit enough to hike it up yourself, just as a warm up, or take a train the day before and sleep there! So starting at Interlaken starts a bit less intense but then you still have to climb more during the whole hike!
can you update which spot did you start and end?
I took the train from Brienz and started at the train station and went down at Ebligen!
Alright. Thanks :))
Am I right that the Tannhorn (and the one before, briefenhornli?) are by far the most dangerous (and scaring part), and if skipped, would make the walk a lot easier (both on mind and feet, and timing schedule?
After watching 12+ video's, 2000+ images, maps, google 360°c, my conclusion so far is to drive to Lombachalp, rise to Augstmatthorn (the easiest, and still beautiful, thus most must see top), by first going Suggiture, then doing the 7 tops to Allgauwhoren (Gummhorn, blazenhubel, Schnrirenhornli, Algauw licki, Allgauwhoren), then there is a path down from there, long but easy walk to lombahalp, drive back done :D In perfect world, Harder Kulm + forest walk would be included, but in case we dont make it, would be risky + the forest removes some sight (i take camera with me, to take top quality landscape images, so those top views are my priority). Between Harder Kulm to Allgauwhoren (just before Tannhorn), the ridges seem most of time safe (either 1.5-3 meter wide, or one side that is way less steep, with grass, that should prevent sliding down all way if dry.
Since i'm staying 14 days at Brienz, i can just do the Rothorn another day, and perhaps even skip Tannhorn and enjoy view like Planalp, maybe even walk to top and go down. Harder Kulm (maybe even from Interlaken walking all the way), would also be nice hike.
Also @ Wander with Xander, did your feet ever slip on a dangerous part (Tannhorn especially)?
That sounds really well informed indeed!! I think you have a great plan there. The Brienzer rothorn is worth the climb as well, just go how far as you want to hike :) if you want to chat with me about it, hit me up on Instagram! Easier talking.
And no, I never slipped! But I had one instance where I placed my pole in the air instead of the ground. That was a bit scary! Haha
hi, are you sure that there is a way down from Allgauwhoren to Lombachalp? How long does it take to get down?
You can check my recent video on how to hike this hike or the AllTrails map to be sure!
solid work doing it tomorrow
Nice man, good luck!
may I know that song on start to hike??
I think it is Odezsa but maybe you can try Shazam?
@@WanderwithXander thank you
Hi Xander! in which month was this filmed?
September!
Me: Damn, this is scary. I would panic so much on this trail. Also me: saving this video for a future hike :))
Hahaha thanks man!! Make sure to check out my 2021 version as well, we completed it that time! And made a GPX file of it, in the description ✌🏼
Wow would love to hike that one day.
I would recommend it! I might head back as soon as the borders open!
whats the name of the first song in this video??
You mean the piano song? Its "epic piano" from Jack Winn! After that is "A moment apart" from Odesza.
@@WanderwithXander the one thats playing as youre walking/climbing along the ridge. Man, i still have trouble even watching that part!
I think thats the Odesza one! 🙌🏼 Haha it was quite sketchy! Hope you enjoyed it
@@WanderwithXander was the odesza one. Thanks for that and keep making great videos!
Thank you! I will do my best, more coming up! Also about to hike the TMB and just came back from the Pilates Mountain near Luzern
Beautiful views
I can only agree!
Just: wow! 🤩Huge congratulations that you've made such hike. 🎉 I'm personally also scared of heights and love the mountains at the same time, which is really crazy combo, so I'm scared just watching this video... Liked 👍🏻 Subscribed ⭐
Thanks a lot!! It is a weird but save combination haha, have you seen my full Hardergrat video? I went back this year and finished it :) Have a nice day!
@@WanderwithXander Just watched the 2nd part - awesome! :)) Have a great day!
Cool, thanks! You too!!
Do you have to be really experienced to do this kind of hike? I'm living in Switzerland and I kind of would like to try this, even though just watching this video makes me feel scared.
I dont have that much of experience myself either. Altough im quite steady on my feet. It's not impossible at all but some parts are a bit sketchy. So only go of you are prepared to turn around if its not your cup of tea. This way you can check it out but maintain your safety!
25km mountain hike in one day? That's rough!! Absolutely looks incredible!!! Well done!!
I do have to say, seeing how anxious you got getting on your knees, that you might have overestimated yourself, or underestimated the route. In German they call this "trittsicherheit", and it is very important to understand one's limit for the sake of safety. Perhaps I am being a bit harsh, but I think you really shouldn't be on a route like this.
I completely agree, so after a year of training and getting used to mountain hikes I went back and completed it fully! Please check out the new vid as well, so I can restore your faith in me 😉 Thanks for watching and your comment!
I literally just finished this hike 2 days ago from Brienz to Harder Kulm. Spent the night at Brienz Rothorn hotel. Nothing, not even this video, can really prepare you for what's to come lol it was the most physically demanding thing I've ever done, and mentally it pushed me beyond my limit. It absolutely destroyed me, but I'm proud to say that I made it to Harder Kulm 😁 thank you for the inspiration. Maybe I'll come back to this hike again someday, when I'm stronger and more experienced
Congrats!! What a hike right, its unique! I finished it last year, but from Interlaken to Brienz, have you seen that video as well? You can be proud!
Would you say that Tannhorn was the 'biggest challenge', (top with cross, near start, 2200 meter (second highest)? I'm thinking of skipping that part, but including the whole interlaken - Allgauwgoren (one way or the other), and then stop (go down to lombachalp). The part like Suggiture and Harder Kulm seem very doable? ofc steep but so is any mountain to be honest, and the paths seems very chill. Correct me if i'm wrong.
You're totally right, the Tannhorn part on the Brienz-side is the sketchy and tough part!
What a beautiful place but soooo scary. I have height vertigo and I can’t stand because I lose my balance so a hike like that is a big no for me. Much respect to you and I hope your mother didn’t see this 😬
It was very very beautiful! Ahh that sounds you will enjoy another hike a little more! Thanks for watching, I had a thrill hiking the hike and making the video!
Wise decision. Very nice hike!
Thanks! I made a video about my 2021-attempt and another video about how to hike the hardergrat yourself :)
absolutely beautiful! i've never done a ridge hike before, but i am up to the challenge! i'm young, in great shape, but i'll admit the height has me feeling a little scared lol the views that you show off make me feel like going for it though! i plan on making a solo trip to switzerland and am looking for amazing hikes like this. is it easy to find guides for hikes like this?
Thanks for your compliment! It is an amazing and one of a kind trek in my opinion! Great to hear you're inspired to give it a try, be careful though! Only go when it feels right. I have my channel full of hikes with GPX routes. I think guides can be arranged over there. Just search for trekking guide grindelwald / Interlaken. Have fun!! Let me know how it goes or dm me on instagram if you have any questions!
when covid blows over here (australia) i can’t wait to go to switzerland and do a few hikes for the first time
Aah it will be amazing!! There are so many nice hikes to choose from!
Nice video !!!
Thanks!!
what‘s the BGM？
Im not sure what BGM means.. Im sorry
@@WanderwithXander background music
Hi ! watch Fründenschnur / Öschinensee / Kandersteg / Switzerland
Thanks!
Good Job👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks!
😰 niet normaal zo eng. En gevaarlijk ja! Respect!!!
Hahaha ja was wel spannend, hier hebben we hem volledig afgelegd: ua-cam.com/video/Gf8LUGehaJA/v-deo.html
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Why do they use walking sticks in this terrain? They lose the sense of balance.
I wouldnt take them with me if i would go again. But the sketchy part is only a small part of the whole hike, so I enjoyed them on the other parts!
Cool!
When doing a ridge climb, if your partner falls off one side, you must jump over the other. Of course it helps if you are roped together.😜
Hahah i would consider, if I was roped up 😉
Never heard of safety measures? A rope and a pickle, for example? Accidents happen!
IF YOU HAVE FEAR OF HEIGHTS, YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN CONSIDER THIS TRAIL AN OPTION FOR A HIKE. IT IS WRITEN EVERYWHERE !!! So you were unconscious going there.
Haha thanks for the advice. All fear is personal and relative but I would agree with you in most cases!
nope at around 3 minutes.
Haha feel you! I made another video about the hike as well, did you see that one too?
@@WanderwithXander It is a lovely video, I enjoyed it very much.
Thanks a lot!!
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Like a raung mount in indonesia
Would love to go there! I did go to (a small part) of Sumatra, Bali and Flores! Do you live there?
@@WanderwithXander i live in east java
Beautiful!
Uahhhhh…. Would be impossible to walk up there….
Haaha it was a small path indeed
Bin beim anschauen gerade Tausend Tode gestorben 🤯 aber so schön
Es war aufregend, aber lustig!
Es braucht etwas Überwindung... aber die einzigartige Rundsicht entschädigt für alles. Für mich ist der Hardertrail einer der schönsten Trails der Welt... und quasi vor der Haustüre. Sobald der Schnee weg ist werde ich wieder unterwegs sein ;-)
Hey everyone, thanks for watching! Guess what, I went back and completed the whole hike last week! 3000m+ vertical gain and 35K, I was completely exhausted. Maybe you want to check it out? ua-cam.com/video/Gf8LUGehaJA/v-deo.html
Wow
Highly recommended ✌🏼
Nice Video Thank You 👍and a New Abonnent, grüße Michael
Thanks a lot! Its appriciated!
When you come to the US hike to Angels Landing in Zion National Park, if you survive that hike the maze in Canyonlands National Park and last but not least hike to Halfdome in Yosemite National Park. All three of these are super dangerous and amazing. Enjoy!
I have heard about Angels Landing, looks insane! Sounds like i have to go there some day 🤩
@@WanderwithXander I just hiked to angels landing 2 weeks ago and the sense of relief you get from having taken on such a scary challenge is exhilarating, I experienced pure happiness and joy at Angels landing and if you can make it to Zion National Park and take on this hike you will too. I hope to see you on the trail here in the US someday.
Sounds really good! I saw some video's about it, so cool! Will definitly check it out if im ever around!! Thanks for the tip
Hey this the song from forza
Haha nice! It is!
@@WanderwithXander great video btw 👌
Thanks!!
oeh think i'll go there
Aanrader!! Ik ga er ook weer naar terug als 't weer kan!
My wife would be hilarious trying to negotiate this. So would I be, come to think
Hahah I facetimed my girlfriend while on there, she wasn't that happy with me!
Scary
It was!
You're acrophobic, it's not just fear. Your motor functions and balance are impaired, it's not just a feeling, you are literally more likely to fall and die. I'm glad you survived the experience but you should take it seriously and realise that it's not just a matter of getting over the fear. There are ways of overcoming it, at least to an an extent, through exposure therapy in a safe environment.
Thanks for your concern, I'm quite happy I made it as well. I did some more careful and safe stuff after this and this year I felt ready. And it was a big succes this time! Feel free to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/Gf8LUGehaJA/v-deo.html Thanks for your comment!
Your friend should NEVER have taken you on that hike, as you are not accustomed to the steep drop-offs and hights, nor to this level of alpine hiking combined with climbing on fairly exposed trails (and I'm wondering if he is - as he clearly could not properly assess the personal abilities versus the requirements of the trail), IMHO.
This is the kind of understimation of the alps ond overestimation of one''s abilities that can land you on the title page of the boulevard press very quickly if you slip and fall (and many DO land there - almost every weekend!). Just this weekend it was two inexperienced and inadequately dressed, young ladies freezing to death on the Monte Rosa in a "sudden" snow storm...
It's good you decended once you realized the time plan was shot and did not try to push through to the end. Glad you made it.
Just 2 weeks ago I was witness to a person falling 30 meters off an exposed part of a mountain side, splitting his skull on the rocks and dying at the scene a few minutes later. It is SO much better to use that brain for researching the skills required for an alpine hike BEFORE going there!
Thanks for your concern, I'm sorry to hear you witnessed something horrible like that. I have learned from it.
Agree with you, many people underestimate it because it is only "2000m" ...yet it's white blue white (for very good reason), I think it's T4 to be precise, and personally I think it is a very tough T4, mostly exposed on both sides, narrow top, good "chance" to slip on the grass...compared to bettmergrat (also T4) for example I think the brienzer gratweg is more difficult
I went back last summer and completed it in a save and confident way! You can find the video on my UA-cam :)
why is it dangerous
Along the 33k hike there is about a 20k stretch where if you place one step wrong you will fall around 30 meters down and most likely wont survive..
Wunderschön aber viel zu riskant.
Wer weiß wie viele schon verunglückt sind.
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That's really not a hike you should do if you have any fear of heights and are not very surefooted.
I went back in 2021, luckely better prepared and had a lot of fun completing the whole hike! I totally agree with you haha
Ich werde nie verstehen warum diese Gratwanderung als die gefährlichste angesehen wird. Ich denke dies liegt daran, dass sehr viele nur diese Gratwanderung kennen durch die verbreitung über Sozialenetzwerke/Medien. Ich denke, wenn man die Schweiz kennt, weiss man das dies einer der einfachsten Gratwanderungen ist.
Could be the case! Thanks for the imput
I love hiking in the mountains but NOPE
Haha you have met your match?
@Wander with Xander Yep! I have walked a little bit of the Hardergrat when I was a teenager, and because of my fear of heights, my body just shuts down and I can't go on. I backtracked and said never again 😅
Haha then this hike might not have been the best for you, I can imagine you turning back! Are you trying again or are you more into other hikes now?
@@WanderwithXander I just avoid ridges like that. Just completed the Rothaarsteig in Germany, very nice trail. Haven’t hiked in Switzerland for ages, would love to go back.
Sounds good! Will have to look into that one, I see you dont post video's about it right?
Man I would love to do this hike. 14km in 6 hours? Thats super fast!
Thanks man! It was awesome! Do you live in Europe?
@@WanderwithXander No, Canada.
Planning to go to Switzerland or does Canada offer enough mountains? 😄
@@WanderwithXander Canada has a ton of mountains... they're different tho. And you can only go in summer cause it's all super cold.
Looks very dangerous to me
It was quite sketchy to say the least!
BE SAFE.
I am safe, thanks :)
Zo gaaf, wel eng dat je zo kunt vallen
Haha ja wel oppassen geblazen!
Terrifying
Haha yeah I was a bit scared too. But finished it completely in 2021, if you want you can check that video out as well!
No f**king WAY!
I would recommend it 🤙🏼
Yeah... No thanks! I'm never doing that!
You music copyright
Unfortunatly yes, but you can still hear it right?