Meiringen, Switzerland (Things To Do)
Stay in Meiringen, Switzerland and do hikes from here. It’s a small and quiet town, slightly off the beaten track, and surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery. You can also get a direct train from Meiringen to both Luzern and Interlaken to easily navigate the rest of the country. The best hikes near Meiringen: Meiringen to Grindelwald – 23km on the Via Alpina via the Reichenbach Falls and Rosenlaui over the Grosse Scheidegg. Engstlenalp to Meiringen – 22km on the Via Alpina with views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau and the peaceful Engstlensee lake along the way. Meiringen to Innertkirchen – This is a low-key, town-to-town hike through the woods and mountains. From Meiringen, walk towards the Burgruine Resti (beautiful castle ruins) through the woods, follow the path downhill, and join the signposted path up towards Innertkirchen. To marvel at some geology, walk back via the awe-inspiring Aare Gorge.
