Hike To Reichenbach Falls
Hiking up to the Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen, Switzerland, offers a 2.4 km to 4 km moderate, scenic hike, taking 1 to 2.5 hours. The Reichenbach Falls are known, among other things, as the scene of the last duel between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author, loved these falls. It is a beautiful and much-visited place, and there is also a cozy inn near Zwirgi for a well-deserved break. As an alternative, going up with the Reichenbachfall train is also possible. Information about the train (Year 2026): Opening hours May 2 – October 4, 2026 Operating hours 9:00–17:30 (last ascent at 17:15) Prices Adults return CHF 15.– / one way CHF 10.– Children 6–15 years return CHF 10.– / one way CHF 7.– See this Activity's Links for more accurate up-to-date information.
