Jungfrau Region (Bern, Switzerland)

GROSSE SCHEIDEGG The Grosse Scheidegg is a mountain pass in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, The pass crosses the col between the Schwarzhorn and the Wetterhorn mountains at an elevation of 1,962 m. The pass is traversed by a road connecting the town of Meiringen with the village of Grindelwald. FIRST CLIFF WALK PRESENTED BY TISSOT The First Cliff Walk in Switzerland wraps around the mountains of Grindelwald and is a breathtaking experience for those brave enough to embark on the hike up the Bernese Alps. Officially known as the First Cliff Walk presented by Tissot, this elevated walkway leads up to a platform at Bergrestaurant, with a vantage point that stretches 45 metres (148 ft) over the void below, and offers an unimpeded view of a typically Swiss mountain range. BACHALPSEE Bachalpsee or Bachsee is a lake with an area of 8.06 ha (19.9 acres) close to the First (which can be reached with a cable car) above Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The lake, located at an elevation of 2,265 m (7,431 ft), is split by a natural dam, the smaller part of the lake being 6 m (20 ft) lower. The lake is featured in Gmail as part of its mountain theme background (as of 2013)