Hiking Project Logo

gem icon Alpengarden Botanical Garden [Suggest Edits]

2 votes
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

Description

A high alpine garden with jaw-droppingly amazing views. On the steep hillside above the Schynige Platte Train Station is an extremely scenic, well-tended botanical garden that features thousands of native plants. Everything is labeled and there are other educational displays scattered throughout the grounds. This is your chance to see famous edelweiss growing in the wild!

The manageable maze of twisty paths include some steps to reach the upper areas, but the modest effort is well worth it. Benches are plentiful and well placed to maximize the expansive vistas. The alpengarden is the prime destination for visitors to Schynige Platte who choose not to hike, so this attraction can feel busy at peak times.

Difficulty: Short Walk

Family Friendly: Well-maintained paths, plenty of benches, and beautiful gardens to explore.

Gem Type: Other

Shared by:
Megan W

0 Comments

You & This Gem

Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Sep 2, 2018
marc-antoine poulin

Nearby Gems

gem Favorite Sphinx Observatory in Jungfraujoch stands anchored to the mountainside.

Jungfraujoch

(4) Lauterb…, CH
gem Favorite Looking back from the Cliff Walk.

First Cliff Walk

(4) Grindel…, CH
gem Favorite Another amazing view of one of the 10 Trummelbach Falls.

Tremmelbach Falls

(4) Lauterb…, CH

Nearby Trails

6.4 mi 10.3 km Grindelwald - Kleine Scheidegg
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Grindelwald, CH
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Grindelwald, CH
Unknown
Update
4.9 mi 7.8 km Schynige Platte Tour
Intermediate Intermediate
Wilderswil, CH
Intermediate Intermediate
Wilderswil, CH
Unknown
Update
3.6 mi 5.8 km Männlichen - Kleine Scheidegg
Intermediate Intermediate
Lauterbrunnen, CH
Intermediate Intermediate
Lauterbrunnen, CH
All Clear
Update
58 days ago
10 
1.5 mi 2.3 km Panoramaweg Louchernhorn
Intermediate Intermediate
Wilderswil, CH
Intermediate Intermediate
Wilderswil, CH
Unknown
Update
3.7 mi 5.9 km Eiger Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Grindelwald, CH
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Grindelwald, CH
All Clear
Update
Dry - sunny, dry, gorgeous weather all day
86 days ago
2.0 mi 3.2 km Berghotel to Loucherhorn
Intermediate Intermediate
Wilderswil, CH
Intermediate Intermediate
Wilderswil, CH
Unknown
Update
3.0 mi 4.8 km Sharksfin Trail
Difficult Difficult
Lauterbrunnen, CH
Difficult Difficult
Lauterbrunnen, CH
Unknown
Update
9.5 mi 15.2 km Kiental - Renggpass - Suld - Aeschiried
Intermediate Intermediate
Frutigen, CH
Intermediate Intermediate
Frutigen, CH
Unknown
Update
0.6 mi 1.0 km Berghotel to Daube
Intermediate Intermediate
Wilderswil, CH
Intermediate Intermediate
Wilderswil, CH
Unknown
Update
1.4 mi 2.3 km Schilthorn Trail
Difficult Difficult
Lauterbrunnen, CH
Difficult Difficult
Lauterbrunnen, CH
Unknown
Update
Shared by Megan W on Jul 2, 2016. All Page Views: 1,330. Last Month: 4.
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.