Exploring the Trails of Grindelwald: A Swiss Hiking Paradise
by Bryxwong
Jan 18, 2025
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On this trip, I visited Bachalpsee, the mirror reflecting the sky of the Alps! 🇨🇭💧🏔️
🛄 | A Place Where the Sky and Mountains Become One
After about an hour's walk from the First summit, I arrived at Bachalpsee, a place that offers the most perfect scenery at the end of the trail. As the wind calmed near the end of the path, a vast lake slowly revealed itself before my eyes. On its surface, the peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau were reflected so clearly it was almost unbelievable.
🌿 The Alps on a Mirror-Like Tranquil Lake
The still surface of the lake was as smooth as glass. Every cloud, the snow-covered ridges of the mountains, and the blue sky were reflected without any distortion, blurring the line between reality and reflection. When the wind blew, the perfect symmetry wavered slightly, as if the painting was coming to life. As the sun shone, the lake's color shifted from silver to emerald, and the light extended to the snowy peaks above.
🏔️ A Majestic Scene in Tranquility
The tranquility created by the lake was extraordinary. The only sounds were the wind brushing past and the distant ringing of cowbells. Sitting by the water for a moment, it felt as though the mountains were slowly melting into the lake. The snow, sky, and wind seemed to merge into one, making it feel as if time itself had stopped. In that moment, no words were necessary—Switzerland's nature was simply 'a breathtaking experience just by looking.'
✅️ | Travel Tips
1️⃣ Location – Grindelwald → First (gondola) → Bachalpsee (about a 1-hour walk).
2️⃣ Recommended Time – 9–11 AM. The sunlight directly illuminates the mountains, creating perfect reflections in the lake.
3️⃣ Photo Spot – Climb slightly up the hill on the west side of the lake for a 'symmetrical view of the mountains and their reflection.'
4️⃣ Note – Afternoon winds can blur the lake's reflection, so a morning visit is recommended.
5️⃣ Clothing Tip – At an altitude of over 2,200m, the wind is chilly. A light padded jacket or windbreaker is essential!
📌 Location
Bachalpsee (Bachsee)
Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
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