Royal Walk — Attraction in Grindelwald

After a scenic 20-minute cable car ride from Grindelwald Terminal, you arrive at Männlichen, the starting point of the Royal Walk. We went early in the day to catch a good weather window, and it was absolutely worth it—the views were spectacular.

Tip: Be sure to check the local Swiss weather apps before you go. If it’s cloudy or raining, you’ll miss what makes this walk so special. Timing it right makes all the difference.

While some reviews (especially on AI or Instagram) describe the walk as easy, it’s actually a steep gravel path—short but quite an incline. We saw several tourists, particularly from larger groups, struggling a bit on the way up. That said, it’s still accessible to most people with a bit of fitness.

Having hiked a number of peaks in the area, this was a welcome, easier option—a chance to enjoy incredible views without a full mountain trek.

From the top, you can create a circular route by taking the next cable car down to Wengen, continuing on to Lauterbrunnen, and returning to Grindelwald Terminal by train via Zweilütschinen. We actually chose to hike the full way down to Lauterbrunnen, which offered even more...

Even on an overcast day, the Royal Walk at Männlichen revealed a different kind of beauty. Misty and majestic.

The short hike to the crown-shaped lookout was well worth it for the panoramic views even if the peaks were partially hidden behind the clouds.

Was glad I carried a hiking stick. The trail had some steep sections both up and down and the extra support made the climb more comfortable.

There was one unexpected highlight. A group of cows suddenly came running downhill, startling a couple who was relaxing on a bench. What a scene! (See video)

I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely short alpine walk that delivered big rewards, weather and...

Great short, bang for buck, kind of walk. It’s less than 2km return (1.7 km or something like that). 120 meters up and then down. As with most hiking paths in Switzerland, the path is well maintained. If fit, you can do it in 30mins, or it take an hour, depending on how much time you spend gawking around and taking photos. Lots of little stops along the way with interesting information signs and benches. The views are fantastic with...