Albert Schweitzer Trail
- 1:30 h
- 4.81 km
- 121 m
- 121 m
- 1,163 m
- 1,284 m
- 121 m
- Start: Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp, Schwenden
- Destination: Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp, Schwenden
The Grimmialp was of crucial importance for the life and work of Albert Schweitzer. Together with "Tata" (Adele Herrenschmidt), a good acquaintance of Schweitzer's, he stayed on the Grimmialp for several weeks from 1901 to 1909—except for 1907 when he was in the Grisons region. Here he sought peace and relaxation and enjoyed many hikes in nature.
In his honor, a small circular hiking trail was established together with the Swiss Aid Association for the Albert Schweitzer Hospital. Rest benches and quotes from Albert Schweitzer help to reflect and recharge.
Digital staging from the rich life of the doctor, philosopher, theologian, and organist
Besides extended and virtual reality, you experience through animated graphics, audio and video contributions, as well as interactive game elements on the existing theme trail the rich facets of Albert Schweitzer's life in a somewhat different way (info for download under "More info and links").
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Directions
Follow the Albert Schweitzer Trail from the Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp to the valley road. Walk along the road to the Blauseeli with its striking turquoise-blue color. From here, you hike towards Würzi and along the forest edge back towards Seehoreweid. Over the Buechli, you take the descent to the valley road before turning left after 250 meters to reach the Schwenden Chapel. The chapel, over 100 years old, is somewhat hidden and surrounded by trees. The path leads you back to the Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp. The loop is marked with white direction signs and a green route marker.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear
Directions & Parking facilities
Motorway A6 Bern towards Zweisimmen, turn left 1 km after the Simmenfluh tunnel towards Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtal road valley-inward for 18 km towards Grimmialp, Schwenden. After the old Schwenden school, turn left after 250 m to the Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp.
By train to Oey-Diemtigen. Then by post bus to the stop "Schwenden i.D., Winteregg." You can reach the Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp by a short walk.
Additional information
Diemtigtal Nature Park
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
T 033 552 26 00
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Even if you are not interested in the topics related to Albert Schweitzer, this hike is worthwhile: you enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding peaks and are far away from everyday life for a short time.
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