Welcome to the Haslital in the Bernese Oberland

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1 Welcome to the Haslital in the Bernese Oberland Dear Guests We are very happy to welcome you as our summer guests - welcome to the Haslital! In our guest folder you will find interesting tips, programmes and activities for spring, summer and autumn, which will make your stay in our varied mountain and water world a special experience. Families dive on the adventure dwarf trails into the world of the Hasli-Dwarfs. On the sunny terrace of the Hasliberg, hiking enthusiasts will find various touring and hiking routes in the different side valleys of the Haslital. Active mountaineers and climbing freaks ascend to our SAC huts and cliff legends. There are varied routes available to cyclists and mountain bikers. And all those who take it easy, can ride comfortably with the mountain railways to our peaks and enjoy the unique panorama view. Do not miss the attractive events around customs, culture and sports. Do you know that the Haslital is at the main watershed of Europe? Bubbling mountain streams, silent mountain lakes, mighty glaciers, fierce waterfalls and the purest springs are constant companions on your discoveries. We are all very enthusiastic to introduce you to our beautiful, unspoiled, alpine landscape with its many activities. We would be glad to provide you with personal advice. Best regards Your team of Haslital Tourism

2 Content We are personally at your service... 4 Tourist Card Haslital... 5 Events Summer Holiday tickets cheaper by train, bus and boat... 7 Experiences "RosenlauiToTal"... 8 Cable cars Meiringen-Hasliberg... 9 Cable cars Meiringen-Hasliberg Post Bus Gelmer Funicular Tälli Cable Car Trift Cable Car Reichenbach Funicular Sidelhorn Cable Car Brienz Rothorn Railway Boat rides lakes of Brienz and Thun Alpine Breakfast Snack Mägisalp Meiringen Guided Village Tour Power Station Tour - Energy in Granite Power Plant Tour - Experience Hydropower Cow Carving in Hofstetten Observe Local Wildlife Meringue Baking for Children Visit Meringue Production St. Michael s Church Meiringen with Excavations and Tower Military Airfield Meiringen See, Feel and Experience Wool Aare Gorge Alpbach Gorge The Glacier Gorge Rosenlaui Giessbach Waterfalls / cable car railway Ballenberg Swiss Open Air Museum Resti Castle Museum of Landscape Hasli Mühletal Saw Mill Natural History Museum Oberhasli Sherlock Holmes Museum Cinema Meiringen Schwarzwald Alp Saw Mill World of Crystals Bike Trail Gadmen... 41

3 Mountain Bike and Bicycle Rental Swimming Lake Hasliberg Outdoor Swimming Pool Meiringen Indoor Swimming Pool Meiringen Climbing Outdoor Climbing and Bouldering Hall Panoramic Minigolf Hasliberg Monster Ride Sherlock Holmes Skate Park Tennis Center Engstlenalp and Gentalalp Hiking Tips Innertkirchen Hiking Tips Haslital Hiking Tips Haslital Hiking Tips Haslital Hiking Tips Haslital Guided Walks Guided Walks Stroller walks Grill place in the Haslital Hiking tips Bernese Oberland Hiking Tips Bernese Oberland Local products from the Farm Shops of Hasliberg... 64

4 We are personally at your service Tourist Centre Meiringen Monday Friday h Saturday + Sunday Closed Monday Saturday h Sunday Closed Monday Sunday h Monday Saturday h Sunday h Monday Friday h Saturday + Sunday Closed Tourist Centre Hasliberg Monday Friday h Saturday + Sunday Closed Monday Friday h Saturday + Sunday Closed Tourist Centre Innertkirchen Monday Friday Saturday + Sunday Closed * Monday Friday / h Saturday + Sunday / h *depends on the opening of the alpine passes Monday Friday Saturday + Sunday Closed Please note that during opening hours, on Whitsunday and 1st August, other opening hours apply Monday Sunday h

5 Tourist Card Haslital Extra holiday experiences for you The "Tourist Card Haslital" is available from your host, hotel or guesthouse, in the apartment and in all tourist centres for special holiday experiences! Free holiday experiences During this summer season, for example, you will receive free: - Entrance to indoor swimming pool Meiringen - A guided village tour in Meiringen - Entrance to Skatepark Oberhasli Reduced holiday experiences With the "Tourist Card Haslital" you get a range of attractive offers at a discount of up to half the price: - Entrance to Sherlock Holmes Museum, 50% reduction - WollReich Meiringen, guided wool cycle, 50% reduction - Muggestutz puzzles, 50% reduction - Victorinox pocket knife Haslital, 50% reduction - Reichenbach funicular, 35% reduction - Entrace Panorama Minigolf Hasliberg, 35% reduction - Aare Gorge, 30% reduction - Archery in the Tipidorf, 20% reduction - Round trips with Swiss Helicopter AG - Bernese Oberland, 10% reduction - Butcher shop Abplanalp, 10% reduction on your shopping - And other offers Current Offers Ask for an overview of the current offers in the Tourist Centre or see the website at Haslital Tourism Bahnhofplatz Meiringen Tel

6 Events Summer th 15th April 15th April 25th April 28th April 26th May 9th June 30th June 30th June and 1st July 4th July 18th August 5th and 14th July 6th 14th July 29th July 4th August 18th August 19th 26th August 25th August 8th September 15th September 10th and 11th October 14th October 17th October Haslital Mountain Festival IFSC Climbing World Cup, Meiringen Ballenberg Swiss Wrestling, Hofstetten Experience of the military airfield Meiringen explicit visitors' guide Susten-Derby Deep snow descent, Sustenpass Ride the Alps Susten, Innertkirchen Nostalgia Flight Day Haslital Mountain Cleaning Operation Swiss Outdoor Family Day, Sustenpass Landscape Theatre Ballenberg Steibruch Zrugg us Amerika Jet World Masters, Unterbach Music Festival Week Meiringen Theme Coniunctio 125th Brünig Swiss wrestling, Brünig Pass Swiss wrestling- and alpine festival Engstlenalp Mountainman Alpine Trail Running Challenge, Melchsee Frutt-Hasliberg Freight Haulers-Hiking Week Sbrinz-Route Alpine Licence Start / Finish Meiringen the biggest challenge over the alpine passes Cheese sharing Mägisalp, Hasliberg Alpine descent and village festival Innertkirchen Air Show Axalp Jass Event Traditional Swiss card games, Mägisalp Military Airfield Experience Meiringen explicit visitors' guide Outlook for Winter 2018/ th December 26th 30th December February February Winter season starts for mountain railways Meiringen-Hasliberg Bell Ringing Week in the Haslital 12th Sleigh Race Grosse Scheidegg-Schwarzwaldalp International Sledge Hounds Race, Gadmen 6

7 Holiday tickets cheaper by train, bus and boat Regional Pass Bernese Oberland 21st April to 31st October 2018 Enjoy the Bernese Oberland with the regional pass. You have free travel on most mountain railways, post-bus lines and other traffic networks and profit from various reductions on sights within the range. Prices Adults Swiss Half Fare Card/GA 4 days CHF CHF days CHF CHF days CHF CHF days CHF CHF Extract from the additional offers - you find all offers on Historical Saw Mill Schwarzwaldalp Free visit and discount of CHF 5.00 when buying saw mill products The Glacial Gorge Rosenlaui 12% discount on the single entry for adults and children (7-16 year) Ballenberg Swiss Open Air Museum 25 % discount on single entry for adults and children. Boat rides Lake Thun and Lake Brienz Free travel on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz Reduced daily class change at the price of CHF instead of CHF Gelmer Funicular Special price: Reduction for a single and return ticket CHF 3.- per person Tickets are available at the Tourist Centre. The Aare Gorge, Meiringen 30% discount on the single entrance for adults and children (7-16 year) Bergbahnen Meiringen-Hasliberg Free travel Hasliberg, Twing - Käserstatt Free travel Meiringen - Hasliberg, Reuti - Mägisalp - Alpen tower Brienz Rothorn railway Free travel instead of CHF Boat rental Brienz 20% on the rental price (pedalo, rowing boat, motorboat (without a driving license) St.Beatus Caves Reduced entrance fee of CHF instead of CHF Reisezentrum Interlaken West Bahnhofstrasse Interlaken Tel

8 Experiences "RosenlauiToTal" Discover the wild-romantic Rosenlaui valley with its wonderful landscapes and sights - now comfortably and conveniently with the post-bus / Reichenbach funicular and a single ticket! Panoramic Ride - underway with the Post bus: Framed by steep cliffs and snow-topped mountains, the post bus winds its way through thick forests and across lush alpine meadows on its way up the Rosenlaui valley. From time to time all eyes are drawn to the wild Reichenbach river. Traditional alpine huts, cheese-storage huts and grazing cows bear witness to flourishing alpine agriculture in harmony with nature. All these impressions make the comfortable post bus ride a real experience! Improved fortification - Gastronomy in the Rosenlauital Many things have changed since Goethe passed the picturesque Rosenlaui valley. But already the gifted poet enjoyed a hearty meal of local products on his journey through the region. In the Hotel Rosenlaui, Chalet-Hotel Schwarzwaldalp, Restaurant Grosse Scheidegg, Restaurant Schluchthüttli or Gasthaus Zwirgi you will be served a delightful "Lunch" in a cozy atmosphere. The offer is valid from May to October. Tickets are available at the Tourist Centre Meiringen or directly on the post bus. Post bus Meiringen-Schwarzwaldalp return or Meiringen-Grosse Scheidegg-Grindelwald single Reichenbach funicular Entrance to Glacier Gorge Rosenlaui Entrance of old saw mill Schwarzwaldalp Lunch at Hotel Rosenlaui, Chalet-Hotel Schwarzwaldalp, Restaurant Grosse Scheidegg, Restaurant Schluchthüttli or Gasthaus Zwirgi Cultural historical guide through the valley and history Prices Adults CHF Swiss Half Fare Card/GA CHF Haslital Tourism Tel info@haslital.swiss 8

9 Cable cars Meiringen-Hasliberg The Meiringen-Hasliberg cable car opens up an excursion and hiking area between 600 and 2500 metres above sea level and allows a panoramic view of up to 401 mountain peaks. Operating times Meiringen Hasliberg Reuti Hasliberg Reuti Bidmi Mägisalp Mägisalp Alpen tower Daily operating according to timetable 30th April 4th May and 29th October 2nd November following revision limited operation 26th May 15th June, daily h / h 16th June 21th October, daily h 16th June 21th October, daily h Hasliberg Twing Lischen Käserstatt 16th June 19th August, daily h 20th August 21th September, respectively Friday Sunday, h 22nd September 21th October, daily h Prices of day tickets for unlimited number of trips Adults Swiss Half Fare Card GA Children 6 16 years 2 Zones Reuti Mägisalp and Twing-Käserstatt 2+ Zones Meiringen-Mägisalp and Twing-Käserstatt 3 Zones Reuti-Alpen tower and Twing-Käserstatt 3+ Zones (all summer facilities) Muggestutz-daily card from Hasliberg Muggestutz- daily card from Meiringen 6-Days 3+ Zones (all summer facilities) CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF

10 Cable cars Meiringen-Hasliberg Adventure on the Dwarf Trail and The House in the Bannwald On the Dwarf Trail between Mägisalp Bidmi, children can find small treasures in a cave, swing into the airy heights of the Eagle-Swing and learn a lot about the small lovable creatures. The mysterious dwarfs are also at home on the dwarf route between Käserstatt Lischen. At exciting adventure posts such as Moorchnorzen and Dwarf House, Hanging Bridges and cable car, the children can relate to the fantastic tale and experience. Breakfast buffet and Sunday brunch Start the day with a view of our magnificent mountain scenery, a glass of prosecco and our extensive breakfast buffet in the panorama restaurant Alpen Tower, daily from 9.30 h to h, or enjoy a brunch from h to h every Sunday at the mountain restaurant Käserstatt. Mountain biking on the Hasliberg Mountain bikers are very welcome! With a summer day ticket, the mountain railways transport the bikes free of charge to Käserstatt and Mägisalp. Monster Trotti and Trotti Bike A special riding experience for young and old, with the Monster-Trotti from Käserstatt to Lischen along the alpine road. Monster with us! Another option for the whole family. Enjoy the three kilometer ride with the Trotti Bike from Mägisalp to Bidmi (journey time approx. 15 minutes). Meiringen-Hasliberg Cable car Twing 6084 Hasliberg Wasserwendi Tel

11 Post Bus Experience the romantic alpine post bus in the heart of the Alps. Discover the majestic alpine passes and enjoy the unique views of imposing glaciers, deep gorges and rustic mountain villages. Grimselpass 9th June 22rd June 2018, reduced operation 23rd June 14th October 2018, normal operation 15th October 21nd October, 2018, reduced operation Sustenpass 23th June 14th October 2018, normal operation Meiringen Schwarzwaldalp Grosse Scheidegg Grindelwald 19th May 1th June, 2018, reduced operation 2nd June 14th October 2018, normal operation 15th October 21th October, 2018, reduced operation Roundtrip Tour 4 Passes Grimsel Nufenen Gotthard Sustenpass line 23rd June 14th October 2018 Departure from Meiringen, daily, h Roundtrip Tour 3 Passes Susten Furka Grimselpass line 23rd June 14th October 2018 Departure from Meiringen, daily, h 11

12 Gelmer Funicular Whoever is looking to test their nerves the place to go is on the Gelmer funicular. A maximum slope of 106% makes it undisputedly the steepest open cable car in Europe. The Gelmer funicular is a marvel of technology and offers an unforgettable experience in the almost-vertical. Above, the turquoise lake Gelmer lures you for a round trip or a hike to the Gelmer hut. Operating hours 26th May 21th October 2018 Daily, h, June, September, October Daily, h, July, August Prices Adults return CHF 32.00, single CHF Children 6 16 years return CHF 12.00, single CHF 6.00 Tickets Tickets can be purchased online on or directly at the Tourist Centre Grimseltor in Innertkirchen and at the bottom station of the Gelmerbahn. Handeckfall Bridge 70 m above the gorge of the Handeck waterfall, the hanging cable bridge allows a spectacular view of the waterfall. Located at the valley station of the Gelmer funicular, the bridge is the ideal connection to the Hotel Handeck. Hiking Tip 1: Roundtrip Gelmer lake 2 h Up it goes ascending with a 106% gradient. The steepest open cable car in Europe, the Gelmer funicular, takes you to the starting point of the hike. The mountain hiking around the Gelmer lake offers fascinating insights into the alpine mountain world. Along the lake, original streams of water and huge rock plates invite you to linger. The partly precipitous, steep rocky cliffs, means only with good balance and sure footedness can you enjoy the view down to the turquoise blue lake. Hiking Tip 2: Hike from Hotel Handeck to Gelmer lake 2 h Hike from Hotel Handeck to the Gelmer lake, crossing the Gelmer dam. Then downhill back to the village and foot march over the Handeck falls bridge. Hiking Tip 3: Hiking from Gelmer lake to Gelmer hut 2 h 30 min. The mountain hike along the lake with ascent to the Gelmer hut and an overnight stay is definitely worth it. 12

13 Tälli Cable Car 10 minutes from the Susten pass road, you head directly up on the foot of the Gadmer Dolomites. The gondola, which was once in industrial use, has space for eight excursionists. Up there everyone, whether still young or already somewhat older, finds his personal favorite place. Operating times 10th May 28th October 2018 Daily, h, self-service Price per trip Adults CHF 6.00 children 6 16 years CHF 4.00 Tickets Tickets can be purchased online on or directly at the Grimseltor Tourist Centre in Innertkirchen and at the valley- and mountain station of the Tälli cable car. Hiking Tip 1: From Tälli via Sätteli to Engstlen 4 h 30 min. By post bus to Gadmen and then by Tälli cable car up the mountains. From here the hike takes you directly to Engstlenalp. Return from Engstlen by bus to Innertkirchen. Hiking Tip 2: Hike Berghaus Tälli to Gadmen 2 h 30 min. Take the Tälli cable car to the restaurant and mountain lodge Tälli. From there the high-altitude walk, below the mighty Gadmerfluh, leads from the Tälli via Alp Rafluh down to the mountain village Gadmen and from there on the Forst street back to the Tälli cable car. Hiking Tip 3: Climbing Route Tälli 6 8 h The first climbing route in Switzerland leads through the Gadmerfluh, a gallery of rock walls. With a length of about 600 m it is one of the longest and most spectacular climbing routes in Switzerland. The starting point for the climbing route is the restaurant and the mountain lodge Tälli, which is easy to reach by the Tälli cable car. The fixed rope route is possible from July to October in safe weather. 78 m ladders, 550 concreted pens and a lot of fixed ropes guarantee a safe tour of the route, which leads over rocky steps, grassy terraces and narrow ribbons. The descent takes place over the back of the Gadmerfluh and leads via Sätteli back to the mountain lodge Tälli or down to the Engstlenalp. 13

14 Trift Cable Car The gondola glides over the gorge and takes no more than ten minutes. Eight persons at a time travel from the Gadmen valley up into the Trift area. The former industrial cable car, opens up access to a hiking area and to its undisputed climax: the Trift bridge. With a 170 m span, the hanging bridge crosses the gorge chasm. It takes some courage to cross. The rewards are stunning views of the turquoise blue glacier lake and the tongue of the Trift glacier. Operating hours 31th Mai 21th October 2018 Daily, h, June, September, October Daily, h, July and August Prices Adults return CHF 24.00, single CHF Children 6 16 years return CHF 10.00, single CHF 5.00 Tickets Tickets can be purchased online on or directly at the Tourist Centre Grimseltor in Innertkirchen and at the valley station of the Trift cable car. Hiking Tip 1: Hiking from the valley to the mountain station 2 h 30 min. Start is the valley station in Kehr. The hike goes to Schafftelen, through the forest to the mountain station of the Trift cable car. Hiking Tip 2: Hike from the mountain station to the Trift bridge 1 h 30 min. The mountain station is the starting point for a hike, which reaches its peak in the crossing of the Trift bridge. Fascinating views over the glacier lake up to the glacier are guaranteed. The crossing of the 170m long suspension rope bridge is a must! Nothing for weak nerves. The ascent from the bridge to the Windegg hut (30 min.), can be undertaken either directly through the "Ketteliweg" (difficulty level T3) or somewhat more leisurely over the "Familienweg" (difficulty level T2). When you descend directly from the Windegg to the mountain station of the Trift cable car, you must be sure of your step. From the Trift bridge the Alpine Route (difficulty level T4) leads in 3 h to the SAC-Trift hut. 14

15 Reichenbach Funicular The thundering waters of the Reichenbach waterfall led the way for the bold engineers when they laid the rails for the industrial cable car in Eye-to-eye with the wild brook and the powerful, 120 m high Reichenbach waterfall, the nostalgic vehicle with its original, faithfully recreated 24-seated wooden cart, reaches the heights. Here, the famous detective called on his archenemy Professor Moriarty to fight - the violent fist fight ended with a fall into the depths. In this very waterfall! Not far from the mountain station, three viewing terraces offer a breathtaking picture of the waterfall and Haslital. Operating hours 4th May 7th October 2018 Daily, h Prices Adults return CHF 12.00, single CHF 8.00 Children 6 16 years return CHF 8.00, single CHF 6.00 Combitickets Train and Aareschlucht adults CHF 16.00, children 6 16 years CHF Train and Sherlock Holmes Museum adults CHF 13.00, children 6 16 years CHF 8.00 Train and Monster Trotti Adult CHF 24.00, children 6 16 years CHF Payment To- and return tickets can be purchased online. Otherwise cash payment on site possible (Swiss Francs and REKA). The combination tickets cannot be bought in advance. Hiking Tip 1: On the trail of Sherlock Holmes 3 h 30 min. Hike from the Sherlock Holmes Museum at the Casinoplatz in Meiringen via Willigen and Schwendi to the crash point of Sherlock Holmes and his opponent Professor Moriarty right next to the roaring Reichenbach falls. Continue via Zwirgi to the mountain station of the Reichenbach falls - train and back to the valley (Total approx. 2h 30) or on foot via Geissholz to Willigen and Meiringen (T1 T2). Hiking Tip 2: Valley walking along the river Reichenbach 2 h 30 min. From the mountain station of the Reichenbach falls - train hike over the Zwirgi to the other side of the fall to the crash point of Sherlock Holmes. Direct access (T2) or via family route (T1) to Schwendi and Willigen back to the valley station. 15

16 Sidelhorn Cable Car From the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz, take the cable car over the Grimsel lake up to the foot of the Sidelhorn, the starting point of the hiking trails to the summit of the Sidelhorn and the trail to the Trübten lake. Operating times From the pass opening to 21th October 2018 Daily, h, self-service Price per trip Adults CHF 6.00 Children 6 16 years CHF 4.00 Tickets Tickets can be purchased online on or directly at the Tourist Centre Grimseltor in Innertkirchen and at the station of the Sidelhorn cable car. Hiking Tip 1: From the Grimsel pass to the Sidelhorn 3 h 30 min. The path to the top is a mountain tour with a view of the barren and grandiose natural landscape of the Grimsel area. The face of this unique mountain world is shaped by water in all possible forms. The descent leads past the idyllic Triebtenseewli. From the Bäregg you can see the UNESCO World Heritage site. Hiking Tip 2: From the Grimsel Pass to the Naubergisgrätli 1 h 30 min. Hike from Grimsel pass to Nägelisgrätli, view of the Rhone glacier. Hiking Tip 3: From Grimsel Hospiz to Lauteraar hut 3 4 h The attractive hut trail leads from the Grimsel Hospiz over the dam, always along the lake, over narrow paths, bursting through the rock, protected moors and flower meadows with pine trees up to the sediment zone at the foot of the glacier (degree of difficulty T3). The second part of the route leads through the interesting, ancient area of the Unteraar glacier - the origin of the Aare - and finally up to the Felsporn to the hut in the high alpine area (difficulty level T4). Hiking Tip 4: Grimselpass Trübten Lake gap Mountain lodge Oberaar 2 h 30 min. During this hike you will see the Oberaar glacier and the Trübten lake, approx. 2 h 30 min. A hike to the Oberaar glacier is right on the way, about 1 hour. 16

17 Brienz Rothorn Railway There are many red horns, but only one at Brienz, on the beautiful lake of Brienz in the Bernese Oberland, from where the ascent is completed in such a romantic and impressive way, by the Brienz Rothorn train, the oldest steam-cog railway in Switzerland. Since 1892 she has struck the route to the Rothorn Kulm stomping, huffing and puffing. Overcome 1,678 m altitude difference, without panting! Operating hours 10th May 1st June 2018, Brienz Planalp middle station, reduced timetable 2nd June 21th October, Brienz Rothorn Kulm, normal operation according to timetable 22nd October 4th November 2018, Brienz middle station Planalp, reduced timetable No driving operation on 26th and 27th October 2018 Prices Adults return CHF Adults return with Swiss Half Fare Card CHF Adults simply CHF Adults simply with Swiss Half Fare Card CHF Per adult 2 children up to 15 years free, Every additional child pays CHF (single and return). Brienz Rothorn Railway Hauptstrasse Brienz Tel

18 Boat rides lakes of Brienz and Thun Escape daily routine. For a few hours, let your mind wander and relax. Timetable Lake Brienz 30th March 29th June 2018, reduced operation 30th June 2nd September, 2018, normal operation 3rd September 21th October 2018, reduced operation Prices 2nd class, Interlaken Ost Brienz return CHF /2, CHF /1 1st class, Interlaken Ost Brienz return CHF /2, CHF /1 Timetable Lake Thun 30th March 9th May 2018, reduced operation 10th May 14th October, 2018, normal operation 15th October 4th November, 2018, reduced operation Prices 2nd class, Thun Interlaken West return CHF /2, CHF /1 1st class, Thun Interlaken West return CHF /2, CHF /1 GA free ferry ride Children up to 6 years free of charge, with Junior- and children s card, children are free of charge BLS Schifffahrt Bernese Oberland Lachenweg Thun Tel

19 Alpine Breakfast Snack Mägisalp Learn the secrets of mountain cheese making. Opening hours 3rd July 18th September 2018 on Tuesdays, h h, Alpine hut on Mägisalp. June and from the 19th September 2018 till the end of the alp summer 2018 on request. Prices Adults CHF 13.00, children up to 16 years free of charge With the Tourist Card Haslital CHF Registration Registration until Monday at h at the Tourist Centre, tel Information Cable car from Meiringen at h, gondola lift from Hasliberg Reuti at h Start at h Lotti von Bergen Säge 523 Postfach Hasliberg Reuti Tel

20 Meiringen Guided Village Tour Experience history and culinary specialties on a guided tour through Meiringen. The guided tour takes you from the Tourist Centre at Meiringen station to Casinoplatz, the central square of Meiringen. Here you will find everything about Sherlock Holmes, the English Church and Melchior Anderegg, the King of Mountain Guides. The tour continues to Molki Meiringen, where we can taste Haslital dairy delicacies. Past the Alpbach bridge, we reach the historic core of Meiringen. Finally, we will take you to the confectionery and bakery Frutal. Here we can try sweet meringues. Dates Every Monday at h Meeting point Tourist Centre Meiringen Duration Approximately 1 h 30 min. Registration At the Tourist Centre, Tel , by Monday, h For 5 persons or more Prices CHF 5.00 per person Free with the Tourist Card Haslital Haslital Tourism Bahnhofplatz Meiringen Tel

21 Power Station Tour - Energy in Granite The power stations of the Grimsel world are power plants to touch. A world where you can learn all you always wanted to know about the subject of electricity. The technology needed for electricity generation from hydropower. Deep in the interior of the mountain, life pulsates, here the turbines of the Oberhasli power plants run on full capacity year in year out. Experience the energy in the granite up close. Also suitable for families and individual visitors. Dates 26th May 21th October 2018 Daily, h, h, h, h, h Duration 1h 30 min. Grimsel 2 power plant including crystal cavern Price CHF per person Guided tours can only be booked online at or at the Tourist Centre Grimseltor in Innertkirchen. Language German (other languages on request) Meeting point Gerstenegg, Grimselpass Grimselwelt Grimselstrasse Innertkirchen 21

22 Power Plant Tour - Experience Hydropower At the foot of the Grimsel world, electricity production is the most impressive. Here, in the underground power station Innertkirchen 1, the enormous water masses of the Grimsel collect and become electrical energy. Untiringly and precisely, the state-of-the-art power plant regulates the Swiss power grid. A moving insight into the electricity production from hydropower leaves imposing impressions and guarantees excitement. Also suitable for families and individual visitors. Dates 26th May 21th October 2018 Daily, h, h, h Duration 1h 30 min. Power station Innertkirchen 1 Price CHF per person Number of persons Families and individual visitors as well as groups from 4 to max. 30 people Guided tours can only be booked online at or at the Tourist Centre Grimseltor in Innertkirchen. Language German (other languages on request) Meeting point KWO Headquarters, Innertkirchen Grimselwelt Grimselstrasse Innertkirchen 22

23 Cow Carving in Hofstetten Wood carving is an ancient and anchored tradition in the Brienz region. Learn this traditional craft together with professionals and let your creativity run wild. How about your own personalised wooden cow? Dates Every Tuesday, h about h In the Carving-Atelier by Paul Fuchs, Hofstetten Registration Please contact the Tourist Centre, tel , at the latest by Monday, h Prices CHF per person, with Tourist Card Haslital CHF per person Special price for families (2 adults + 2 children) CHF , with Tourist Card CHF Information Children under 12 years can paint a cow. Paul Fuchs Scheidweg 19D 3858 Hofstetten Tel

24 Observe Local Wildlife On a two or three hour deer-stalking and wildlife observation session, you ll have an unforgettable experience in the great outdoors. The beautiful mountains of the Bernese Oberland between Lake Brienz and Haslital are the ideal place to recharge your batteries and get inspired. Together with a local guide you ll drive, by car, from Hofstetten to Gummenalp, from where you ll start the wildlife observation. On the excursion, you ll find out about the workings of the natural world, about flora and fauna, and, with a little luck, observe chamois, deer, stags, ibex, eagles, foxes, rabbits and other wildlife. Dates Every Saturday morning, 26th May to 27th October 2018 or on request Meeting point 6.00 h at Dorfplatz Hofstetten / Brienz BE (Duration approx. 5 hours, until h) Participants 4 to 8 people Equipment required Good shoes and clothing to suit the weather conditions, backpack, binoculars (optional) Cost CHF per person (including a snack) Optional: It s possible to combine this activity with an overnight stay at the hunters lodge Jagdhütte Steli. In this case you will hike up to Gummenalp the day before and enjoy a cosy evening at the hut with a delicious game dinner (the cost for this optional evening is available on request). Reservations By Wednesday h at the latest, at Bergnatur PUR Bergnatur PUR GmbH Erich Sterchi Acherliweg 42d 3858 Hofstetten Tel /

25 Meringue Baking for Children In the summer from July to October, children and adults can observe meringues production at the Frutal bakery or bake their own. Dates 4th July to 3rd October 2018, on Wednesdays From h h, industrial zone Meiringen, building Frutal Prices Children CHF (up to 4 years only accompanied) Registration Registration required up until Tuesday, h, at the Tourist Center, Tel Information Minimum number of participants 10 children Visit Meringue Production Learn how the world famous meringues are produced. Dates 4th July to 3rd October 2018, on Wednesdays, from h to h, industrial Zone Meiringen, building Frutal Prices Adults CHF 13.00, children (up to 12 years) free of charge Registration For children from 5 years, registration necessary until Tuesday, h, at the Tourist Center, Tel Frutal Versandbäckerei Bahnhofstrasse Meiringen Tel

26 St. Michael s Church Meiringen with Excavations and Tower During the renovation of 1915/16, the remains of three former churches, some 5 meters below today's level, were discovered. The access is on the west side at the main entrance. The interesting excavations can be observed below St. Michael s Church. Amazing excavations and finds from our past time await visitors! Opening hours Daily, h, for free visit Tours 2018 Origin, history and events of St. Michael s Church with archaeological excavations and tower. Insight into the history of the 9th / 10th centuries. Dates Wednesdays, 9th May, 13th June, 18th July, 8th August, 5th September, 3rd October 2018 Saturdays, 26th May, 30th June, 28th July, 25th August, 22nd September, 20th October 2018 Meeting point h, main entrance church Further dates for groups On request, in German or English Price Voluntary collection Reformierte Kirchgemeinde Meiringen 3860 Meiringen Tel

27 Military Airfield Meiringen The air force presents itself with the film The Military Airfield of Meiringen. Have a close-up acquaintance with a fully equipped fighter jet Tiger F-5 and a helicopter Alouette III. A glimpse into a plane engine and a flight in the simulator make this afternoon an unforgettable experience. Large guided tours Small guided tours 25th April, and 17th October 2018, h Free of charge Every Wednesday, 2nd May 24th October 2018, h On 1st August and 10th October 2018, there is no guided tour. Free of charge Minimum number of participants is 6 and is limited to 25 persons. Information Language in German Recommended for children over 10 years Registration Required until h on Tuesday, at the tourist centre, Tel Meeting point Airfield Unterbach, Restaurant Fliegertreff Tip After the guided tours or the visits, there is the possibility to eat in the restaurant Fliegertreff or buy fan articles. The day-to-day operation can be followed "on your own" from Mondays to Fridays. Activities 27

28 See, Feel and Experience Wool The Brog family operates a farm of 20 hectares with about 110 ewes (breeds: merino, Valais black noses, a white alpine sheep, 5 donkeys (as a pack animal, for herd protection and donkey trekking) and 5 chickens, Border Collie Leika (shepherd dog) and the farm dog Nanuk. In the production centre in Meiringen, there operates a wool laundry, a carving shop and a felt shop. Wool is our passion - come join us for an experience! Guided tour in the Wollreich We will show you our wool processing Dates: On Wednesdays and Thursdays, start at h, duration 1 hour Price: Adults CHF 10.00, children CHF 5.00 Family Felts - the whole family felts an object together Dates: Tuesdays, 9.30 h h Participants: From 5 years, at least 4 adults and 3 children Price: Adults CHF 20.00, children 5 16 years CHF 15.00, small groups CHF Guided tour of the Alp Gletscherhubel from sheep s wool to a blanket Dates: On Fridays from mid-june to September, h Location: Wollreich Meiringen, Gewerbezentrum & Gletscherhubel,Reichenbachtal Programme: Guided tour in the Wollreich we explain the wool cycle and show the processing of sheep wool. Guided hike to the sheep (approx. 2 hours / 450 m) Entrance Gletscherschlucht Rosenlaui, shared felting and cozy picnic Prices: Adults CHF 85.00, children 6 16 years CHF 42.50, small groups CHF Participants: From 6 years, at least 4 adults and 4 children, max. 8 adults and 10 children Important: good shoes, weather-adapted clothing Visit the bee house - experience more from the life of Bee Maja and Willi Dates: Thursdays, h h Location: Geissholzdorf, Beekeepers Brog Bus (ÖV): Meiringen at h, Geissholz at h., Geissholz at h, Meiringen at h Participants: From 6 years, min. 4 persons, max. 8 people Prices: Adults CHF 27.00, children 6 16 years CHF 18.00, small groups CHF Important: Please wear long and sturdy pants (e.g., jeans) Informationen and registration Wollreich Haslital GmbH Hauptstrasse Meiringen Tel

29 Aare Gorge Between the villages Meiringen and Innertkirchen, the Aare has eroded for thousands of years, creating a 1.4 km long canyon up to 200 meters deep. Under your feet the icy glacier waters are pressing tirelessly through the narrow ravine, and over them huge rock faces rise to seemingly infinite heights. The gorge can be traversed in 45 min. Opening hours: 30th March 4th November 2018, Entrance West 10th May 4th November 2018, open throughout Entrance West and East h h, daily h h, July and August July and August also on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with evening lighting and magical light effects from h h (only Entrance West). Prices: Adults CHF 9.00 Children CHF 5.00 Groups of 10 or more Groups of 10 or more have a free entry Combined tickets with the Reichenbach Funicular Adults CHF Children CHF Entrance to the Aare Gorge and the Reichenbach Funicular return. The tickets are available at the counters at the entrances to the Aare Gorge, the Tourist Centre and the staff of the Reichenbach Funicular. Dogs must be on a leash. By wheelchair the ravine is only accessible to the middle (Meiringen side, Entrance West). Aareschlucht 3860 Meiringen Tel

30 Alpbach Gorge A breathtaking climb in the rock faces above the rushing brook between Meiringen and Hasliberg. Nothing for weak nerves! The ascent requires sure footedness and good balance. Some parts of the route are similar to rock climbing and no railings. The canyon is attempted from the bottom to the top. It is a rocky trail and can be attempted at your own risk. The entrance to the canyon takes 10 to 15 minutes from Meiringen, valley station of the mountain railways Meiringen-Hasliberg, or from Hasliberg Reuti (post bus stop) direction Meiringen via Schrändli in about 40 minutes. The visit through the gorge takes about 45 minutes. It is recommended to secure children and amateurs with climbing aids or go with a mountain guide. In wet weather, the canyon should not be used (risk of slipping on wet rocks, danger of falling). Brochures are available in all tourist centres. Opening hours Mid-April end of October Every day Price Free admission Verein pro Alpbachschlucht Tel

31 The Glacier Gorge Rosenlaui Massive waterfalls, romantic grottoes, bizarre rock formations: for centuries, the glacier waters have formed fantastic works of art in the rock and continue to do so. The Rosenlaui glacier gorge can be easily reached by post bus. The stop is right at the entrance to the canyon. The well-developed and secured route through the Rosenlaui glacier gorge has a height difference of 155 m, is 573 m long and has several tunnels. The tour takes about 45 minutes. Opening hours 19th May 21th October 2018 Daily, h h June September, daily, h h Prices Adults CHF 8.00 Children 6 16 years CHF 4.00 Children up to 6 years are free of charge Groups from 10 persons, adults CHF 7.00, children CHF 3.00 Guided tours and theme walks Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday on registration Urs von Weissenfluh, Swiss Mountain Guides, shows you the most beautiful places in the gorge and in the Rosenlaui. Applications by Mobile Dogs Dogs are allowed to accompany their owners through the gorge. Ticket machine parking places (Ober Zwirgi and parking place Schwarzwaldalp) Afternoon card CHF 4.00 Day ticket CHF day ticket CHF Paying point to Zwirgi (toll road use) Gletscherschlucht Rosenlaui 3860 Meiringen Tel

32 Giessbach Waterfalls / cable car railway The Giessbach waterfalls are one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. The mass of water tumbles down over 14 rock steps to the lake of Brienz and offers a unique play of nature. The oldest cable car railway in Europe leads directly from the boat station to the historic Grand Hotel Giessbach, built in 1873/74, and the imposing Giessbach Falls. Cable car rides on departure and arrival of the BLS. The cable car covers a height difference of 93 m over a distance of 345 m and reaches the dreamy Grand Hotel from the hotel's own Giessbach lake pier. Take the 4-minute train ride through the forest, across bridges and along waterfalls. Opening times Giessbach Falls, all year Hotel from Saturday, 25th March Tuesday, 31st October 2018 Cableway from Friday, 30th March Sunday, 21st October 2018 Prices Adults CHF 5.00 single, CHF return Children up to 12 years free of charge Youths from 12 years CHF 5.00 single, CHF return Bike and bicycle carriage CHF 5.00 Journey time: Boat trip: 15 min. from Brienz (Brienz Giessbach Funicular Giessbach) Car: 10 min. from Brienz (direction Meiringen Axalp Hotel Giessbach) Walking distance: bankway Iseltwald Giessbach 1 h 30 min. Grandhotel Giessbach 3855 Brienz BE Tel grandhotel@giessbach.ch 32

33 Ballenberg Swiss Open Air Museum The experience of past, rural everyday culture with 100 original, century-old buildings and courtyards, as well as 250 farm animals are an enrichment for every visitor. Opening hours 14th April 31st October 2018 Daily, h h Prices Adults CHF Children 6 16 years CHF Students CHF 22.00, retired/disabled people CHF Family entrance (parents/grandparents with children up to 16 years) CHF Cool! The cows are out! - Yearly Theme 2018 What would picture-postcard Switzerland be without its most favourite image the cow? And it isn t just on photos that the animal plays an important role. It s hard to imagine Switzerland without it both in the past and the present day. Cow-related stories are as diverse as the farm animal itself. That s why this year, at Ballenberg, it s all about the cow. Visit our new exhibition and marvel at the large animals on site, where you ll also discover many half-forgotten breeds. "Children s Farm" During the 2018 museum season, the large "Children s Farm" invites you to a close-up experience with the farmyard animals at the Faulensee barn (341). In the afternoons the gates of the railings are open for petting. In order to relieve animals on busy days, pigs and goats can be rotated on visiting days. Ballenberg Fan Nico Families, parents, grandparents and children can be guided by the Ballenberg fan Nico through the museum. As a true fan, Nico knows every corner of the Ballenberg like his own pocket. So that you can also become a fan, he shows you the best highlights and hidden corners of Ballenberg. Let him lead you to those places in the Open Air Museum Ballenberg, where children can have a lot of fun. Ballenberg Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz Museumsstrasse Hofstetten Tel

34 Resti Castle The castle, founded in 1250, is the dominant fortress of the Haslital. It once served to protect the traffic routes in the valley and the passes Grimsel, Joch and Susten. The ruin was restored in 2004 with information panels, a steel staircase and a viewing terrace, from which one has a beautiful vista over Meiringen. Opening hours Open every day for visits Price Free admission Information On the meadow next to the tower there is a barbecue area with tables and benches. From the castle ruins, the hiking trail through the castle forest leads over the Wylerli back to Meiringen, about 1 hour. Brochures are available in all tourist centers. Archäologischer Dienst des Kantons Bern Brünnenstrasse 66 Postfach 3011 Bern Tel

35 Museum of Landscape Hasli Where does the Hasli eagle come from? What are beams? Why was the Hasli once important in the North- South route? When was the course of the Aare in the valley floor corrected? A collection of cultural heritage from the valleys of the Oberhasli, customs, people and country, trade and changes, and events (village fires, floodings) from earlier times are impressively documented in the Hasli Museum. Opening hours 1st June 14th October 2018 Daily, h h Guided group tours on request Tel (during opening hours) Tel info@haslimuseum.ch Price Free admission, donations are welcome! Mühletal Saw Mill The saw mill of the former iron mine in the Mühletal dates from It was taken over by the people of the Gadmental, after 1813, when the enterprise of the iron smelt was discontinued. The crushing mill, which belonged to the former iron mines, has space for special events for up to 26 people. Opening hours Individual visits and group tours on request Tel Museum der Landschaft Hasli Kapellen Meiringen Tel

36 Natural History Museum Oberhasli The museum of a special kind - with native mammals, birds, nests, eggs, butterflies and insects. In various display cases you can see the fauna of our region with the topics such as mountain and alpine regions, water birds, householders, forest birds and animals. In addition to the various stuffed mammals and birds, you will also be introduced to the diversity of the beetle and butterfly world in all its splendour in the Oberhasli Natural History Museum. Opening hours 18th June 19th October 2018 Monday Thursday, h h Friday, h h Sunday, h h Guided tour with pre-registration, Tel Price Free admission, collection. Special Exhibition Hermelin Wiesel, agile huntsman Naturmuseum Oberhasli Lenggasse Meiringen Tel

37 Sherlock Holmes Museum This exhibition provides interesting insights into the criminal and police history of the 90 s of the 19th century in London. It shows that Scotland Yard still retains Holmes, the master detective, in the age of the most modern computer technology. In addition, the exhibition on Holmes and Watson shows compiled material and the constant flood of letters that enter daily at 221B Baker Street. The first, authentic and only, worldwide replica of his living room at 221B Baker Street affects you. Max. 20 people are allowed in the museum. Opening hours 30th April 4th November 2018 Daily h h Prices Adults CHF 5.00 Children (6 16 years) CHF 3.00 Groups During normal opening hours. Adults/children CHF 3.00 per person, every 10th person for free Outside the opening hours, a timely registration (telephone or ) is required. Single entry fees and additional flat rate of CHF Guides Visitors can access all information (German, French, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, English, Dutch, Japanese or Russian) via audio with earphones. Duration approx. 30 minutes. Sherlock Holmes Museum Bahnhofstrasse Meiringen Tel

38 Cinema Meiringen Throughout the year, Meiringen s cinema offers visitors a varied programme of films well worth watching. Current film listings are available at the Tourist Center, on or just scan the QR- Code below. Kino Meiringen Kreuzgasse Meiringen Tel

39 Schwarzwald Alp Saw Mill Come and admire the saw mill with your family, your friends, business partners or alone. You will be impressed by the power, the technique and the pulsating noises of this unique mechanism. Opening hours 19th May 21th October 2018 Daily, h h Prices Free admission Guided visits Guided tour and operating of the saw mill. Duration approx. 40 min. May Whitmonday June: Saturday and Sunday July and August: Wednesday Sunday September: Friday to Sunday October: Sundays Always from 9.30 to Price for guided tours Free of charge Guided group tours For groups and company away-days, we recommend our popular guided group tours. You ll receive interesting information about the history of the 100 year-old saw mill, be guided through the whole site and experience the workings of the saw mill up-close. On request, guided group tours can be rounded off in the mill with a drink and some cheese, fresh from the nearby Schwarzwaldalp mountain dairy or with a delicious dinner at the restaurant. The cost is dependent on the size of the group. We ll be happy to send you a proposal. Guided group tours are also possible outside of the usual opening hours. Chalet-Hotel Schwarzwaldalp 3860 Meiringen Tel

40 World of Crystals Crystal Cavern Gerstenegg The unique crystal cavern Gerstenegg is located about 1.5 km inside the Grimsel massif and is the only crystal cavern of the Alps which is accessible in this natural form. It was discovered in 1974 during the construction of the KWO power plant. The cavern can be viewed during a visit to the power plant. Power Plants Oberhasli AG Grimselstrasse 19, 3862 Innertkirchen Tel Kristella Guttannen Unique crystals from the area. Exhibition and sale only on request. Hans and Erina Rufibach Holz 116, 3864 Guttannen Tel Crystal Exhibition Beat Teige, Meiringen Tuesday, h h and Friday, h h Other times on request Elsi & Beat Teige Gemeindemattenstrasse Meiringen Tel Crystal Exhibition Fahner Sport, Hasliberg During the opening hours Fahner Sport Hasliberg Twing 6084 Hasliberg Wasserwendi Tel

41 Bike Trail Gadmen The newly created Bike Trail is signposted with directions and labels. The trail has been in use since opening in autumn 2015 and is also a pleasure for beginners. The single trail is about 3.5 km long and about m wide with a slope of 90 m. From the camping Obermad (starting point) take the existing road via Riiteli to the Schwarzenbrunnen, then through the forest from Steinwasser and Kiesfang to the Kalberweid (shaded side) and then on the dam in Pfang back to the camping. The route runs over the road, forest path, gravel, sticks and stones. There are two different routes in the Kalberweid. One is located on the existing natural road, while the other route is technically and conditionally more demanding. Stöckli Kids Bike Cup On Saturday 26th May 2018, a cross-country race will take place on this trail for children and adults. Start number distribution h h Start / Finish: Camping Obermad Registration directly on site Further information is available at Haslital Tourism Bahnhofplatz Meiringen Tel

42 Mountain Bike and Bicycle Rental P. Wiedemeier, Meiringen Tel Prices per day Mountainbikes Hardtail CHF Mountainbikes Full Suspension CHF City-/country-/children's bikes CHF Elektro City Bikes CHF Elektro Mountainbikes CHF Rad Center Schild, Innertkichen Tel Prices per day Bike/racing bike CHF E-Bike CHF Bikes, racing bike citybikes and childrenbikes CHF Alpines Tennis Center Tel Prices per day / Half day E-Velo CHF / E-Bikes CHF / e-velos@alpenenergie.ch 42

43 Swimming Lake Hasliberg The bathing lake is almost 3000 m² in size and is located on the Hasliberg above the valley station Twing of the Meiringen-Hasliberg mountain railways. In addition to the pleasure of bathing - for children a shallow area is laid out - the lake also offers a sunbathing lawn, beach chairs, changing cabins, a kiosk with bistro, an outdoor shower and, of course, a sand beach with a view of the mountain panorama. Parking directly at the Twing valley station, from there a steep staircase ascends to the bathing lake (10 minutes on foot). Not suitable for people with baby carriages or walking problems. By car you can go directly to the lake, but not to park. Opening times 10th May 15th June 2018 Friday Sunday from h 16th June 19th August 2018 daily from h 24th August 21. October 2018 Friday Sunday from h Prices Children 6 16 years CHF 2.00 Adults CHF 4.00 Groups from 10 persons Children 6 16 years, per person CHF 1.50 Adults CHF 3.50 Hotel Wetterhorn 6083 Hasliberg Hohfluh Tel info@wetterhorn-hasliberg.ch 43

44 Outdoor Swimming Pool Meiringen The outdoor swimming pool in Meiringen always refreshes after an eventful and hot summer day, even if the water has a constant temperature of 24 C. With the 68 m long water slide, the table soccer, the table tennis, the beach volleyball field or soccer field and a 1 m, as well as 3 m, leaping tower provide variety. Free entry to the bistro. Opening times 19th May September 2018, daily from h Depending on the weather, an extension or early closing of the opening hours can be found on the website, Prices Adults CHF 6.00 Children CHF 4.80 Subscriptions 10 Tickets Adults CHF Tickets Children CHF Season tickets Adults CHF Children CHF Families CHF Group rates Adults CHF 5.00 Children CHF 3.80 Schwimmbad Meiringen Alpbachstrasse Meiringen 44

45 Indoor Swimming Pool Meiringen The indoor swimming pool Meiringen has a swimming pool, a large non-swimmer pool, heated reclining and seating steps and 2 massage sprays. The water temperature is 28 C. Opening hours Monday, Wednesday Friday, h h Tuesday, h h Saturday / Sunday, h h Revision: 30th June 13th August 2018 Prices Adults CHF 6.00 Children, apprentices, students, military, retired and disabled persons CHF 4.00 Subscriptions 10 adults admission CHF children admission CHF Half-year subscription (personal) Adults CHF Children CHF Annual subscription (personal) incl. Outdoor swimming pool Meiringen Adults CHF Children CHF Sauna Monday and Thursday: women s sauna Wednesday: men s sauna Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: women s and men s sauna Family and private: reservation required Hallenbad Meiringen Pfrundmattenstrasse Meiringen Tel

46 Climbing Outdoor Klettersteig Tälli Climbing rope course Tälli, the first via ferrata of Switzerland, secured by wire ropes, ladders and various other aids! The starting point for the climbing route is the restaurant and the Berghaus Tälli, which is easy to reach by the Tälli cable car. The valley station is located directly on the Susten pass road. You will need 4 hours to reach the culminating point. For the descent, there are two possibilities, either three hours descent to the Engstlenalp or then a three-hour descent back to the Tälli hut via Sätteli. The difference in height is 600 m, wire ropes are available in a length of 1300 m, 78 m ladders, 550 hooks in concrete, guarantee the safety of the visitors. Mark entry and exit blue / white. Requirements are sure- footedness, good physical condition, good balance. It is a medium difficulty fixed rope route. As equipment for the fixed rope, helmet, climbing belt and connecting rope with two running carabiners are needed. The material can also be rented in the Tälli hut. Climbing Garden Umpol, Steingletscher A new climbing garden with 6 routes, mostly in difficulty between 4b and 5b. The routes can be climbed as lead climbs or as top rope. The longest route is about 25 m long, so at least a 50 m rope must be carried along. The routes are well secured. In the lead climb, 8-10 quickdraws are required. The climbing garden is located on the road to the Tierlibergli car park, about 2 km from the Hotel Steingletscher (on the Sustenpass). Climbing Rope Course Tierbergli, Umpol Starting point is Steingletscher (post bus stop) at the Sustenpass road. Via toll road to the car park of the Tierbergli hut at Umpol (2100 m). Requirements K3C. The climbing route is located in alpine terrain. Please pay attention to the information board at the entrance and only use appropriate equipment. Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended. 1. Partial access: From the parking lot Tierbergli hut (Umpol) on Hüttenweg (blue and white marked) to the signpost Klettersteig and about 100 m to the marked entrance. The climb is broken up with grassy ledges. The slightly overhanging key point is well secured with iron steps. At point 2427 m, you can leave the via ferrata or continue with part 2. Walking time: from Umpol approx. 1h Partial access: Via the 1st section, or the summer hut way to the signpost below the point 2427 m. From the junction, follow the red signs to the marked entrance. The via ferrata takes you to the Tierbergli hut (2795 m) through steep slopes, ribbons, slabs and ridges. In the upper part follow the red markings and Steinmannli. Walking time: from point 2427 m approx. 2 h 46

47 Climbing and Bouldering Hall The walls of the T-Wall and the Enterprise, large overhang, about 60 routes, total climbing area of 600 m², large cave overhang total 28 m with 2 m large stalactite, degrees of difficulty from 3 to 10, main weight 5 to 7 degrees, adjustable walls: 52 m² Hydraulic, 10 m² manual 25 m² children climbing wall and 35 m² boulder room. Training places, gallery for visitors and the cafeteria in the tennis hall. Opening hours Monday Friday, h h Saturday, Sunday, h h Prices Adults CHF Young people (17 20 years) CHF Students (11 16 years) CHF Children (6 10 years) CHF 6.00 Children (3 6 years) CHF 1.00 per year Renting of climbing belt and shoes Adults, young people and children CHF 5.00 Renting of rope Adults, young people and children CHF All-inclusive packages renting material Per person CHF Family package CHF (mother, father, children up to 16 years) Kletter- und Boulderhalle Haslital Alpbachstrasse Meiringen Tel

48 Panoramic Minigolf Hasliberg The panorama mini golf course in Hasliberg Wasserwendi offers a unique view of the Wetterhorn group and the Engelhorns. The beautiful 18-hole mini-golf course invites you to play and linger. The garden bistro, with its small range of drinks and meals, provides a welcome after-game recreation. The facility is child carriage and wheelchair accessible. Parking on site. In walking distance from the valley station Twing of the mountain railways Meiringen-Hasliberg reachable in about min. Opening hours 10th May 29th June2018 Monday Saturday, h h and Sunday, h h 30th June 19th August 2018 Monday Saturday, h h and Sunday, h h 20th August 21th October Monday Saturday, h h and Sunday, h h Closed in rain. Prices Adults CHF 8.00, Children CHF 5.00 With the Tourist Card Haslital Adults CHF 5.00, Children CHF 3.00 Groups Adults CHF 5.00 Children CHF 3.00 Registration for groups of 10 or more, tel Haslital Tourism Bahnhofplatz Meiringen Tel

49 Monster Ride Sherlock Holmes In the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes - monster fun for all ages! You will take the cable car to the unique Reichenbach waterfall and visit the Sherlock Holmes battalion. Whether with the family, with a club or a company, during the day or in the evening, whether after a refreshment on the panoramic terrace or after a cozy meal in the Gasthaus Zwirgi, the rapid descent with the Monstertrottis from Zwirgi via Schwendi down into the valley is GREAT FUN! Operating time of the Monster Scooter Easter November 2018 Monster Ticket (1 monster ride incl. helmets) Adults CHF Children and schools CHF Tandem: 1 adult with a child under 100 cm CHF Operating times of the Reichenbach Fall Funicular 4th May 7th October h h (last ascent h) Combined ticket (train journey + 1 monster trip incl. helmets) Adults CHF Children and schools CHF Monster scooter rental Publication in the Guest House Zwirgi Submission to Hotel Tourist in Willigen-Meiringen Group Registration Outdoor for Fun GmbH, Tel , info@outdoor-for-fun.ch Outdoor for Fun GmbH Lenggasse Meiringen Tel info@outdoor-for-fun.ch 49

50 Skate Park On an area of approximately 400 m², accommodating both a mini-ramp as well as a street area, in this skate park even demanding skaters are never bored. The complex consists of a mini-ramp (width 8 m, height 1.4 m), a London gap, a pyramid box with curb, several rails, ledges and curbs, a 3-step gap, a manual table and two quarter pipes / wall rides. Opening hours Wednesday, h h Thursday, h h Friday, h h Saturday, h h Sunday h Prices Children up to 16 years CHF 4.00 Youth years CHF 6.00 Adults CHF 8.00 Family CHF Semi-Annual Subscription Children up to 16 years CHF Young people 16 to 20 years CHF Adults CHF Family CHF Annual subscription Children up to 16 years CHF Young people years CHF Adults CHF Families CHF Dedicated Freestyle Club 3860 Meiringen 50

51 Tennis Center In the summer, there are three indoor courts with Bross-Slide surfacing with granules, 2 outdoor courts in Bross-Clay and four badminton courts. Opening hours Monday Friday, h h Saturday, Sunday, h h Hourly tennis court rate Monday Friday, h h Hall / outdoor place CHF Monday Friday, h h Hall / outdoor space CHF Saturday, Sunday, h h Hall / outdoor place CHF Alpines Tenniszentrum Meiringen AG Alpbachstrasse Meiringen Tel

52 Engstlenalp and Gentalalp The bluish-green Engstlen lake is a creative natural jewel of the Oberhasli region. In order to preserve the Engstlen lake and its surroundings in natural beauty and originality, the area is protected. Every year the farmers drive more than 400 cattle up onto these beautiful Alps. Rowing on the Engstlen lake Boats can be rented at Hotel Engstlenalp. A boat is available for max. 3 people. Prices for 1 h, CHF / 2 h, CHF / 1/2 day, CHF / 1 day, CHF Fishing You can obtain daily patents at the Hotel Engstlenalp, the Tourist Centre Grimseltor in Innertkirchen or directly at the e-shop of the Fisheries Inspectorate, Bring your own accessories as they cannot be rented. Chair lift Engstlenalp Jochpass 16th June 14th October 2018, all day long in good weather, h h, otherwise lunch break from h h Show Cheesery Engstlenalp Within site of the hotel stands the cheese factory Engstlenalp. Opening hours in the middle of June to the end of September, daily, h h Alpine cooperative Engstlen, information: Tel Alp Cheesery Gental Experience the cheese production close up! The Alp Gental offers tasting and factory tours. Opening hours June to mid-september, daily, h h Registration required, Tel Hiking tips Engelberg Jochpass Engstlenalp 5 h Melchsee-Frutt Tannalp Engstlenalp 2 h Planplatten Balmeregghorn Tannalp Engstlenalp 3 h 30 min. Hasliberg-Reuti Baumgartenalp Engstlenalp 4 h Schwarzental Engstlenalp 1 h 30 min

53 Hiking Tips Innertkirchen Sämi s Freight Hauling Trail, 2 h 30 min. Follow in the footsteps of Sämi s freight hauler trail Innertkirchen. The trail is about 4.5 km long. Grill places invite you for a cozy break. Starting point: Tourist Centre Grimseltor there you can get the flyer Sämi s Freight Hauling Trail Barefoot Panorama way Innertkirchen Unterstock, 2 h (May to October) Experience nature in a very special way, seeing and feeling as an individual, very personal. Experience is at the heart. Stimulates heart and circulation and strengthens the muscles in the back. Round trip Sonnseite, 2 h Innertkirchen Äppigen Wiler Innertkirchen Innertkirchen Restaurant Wagenkehr, 1 h 30 min. Starting point: Innertkirchen Viewpoint Top, 4 h 15 min. Innertkirchen Älouwenen Blattenalp Pfaffenchopf Round Trip Milibach, 1 h 25 min. Innertkirchen Bottigen Wiler Achistein Innertkirchen Sprinz Route, 2 h 15 min. Understock Inneri Urweid Innertkirchen Urbachtal, 2 h Innertkirchen Urbachtal Innertkirchen Geissholz, 1 h Innertkirchen Wychel Geissholz Burgalp, 2 h 45 min. Innertkirchen Chäppeli Burgalp Loibalp, 2 h 45 min. Innertkirchen Pfengli Understock Loibalp 53

54 Hiking Tips Haslital Wild transition from the Gadmertal to the Haslital A hike for mountain enthusiasts, which includes everything: steep ascents and descents, mountain forests and alpine meadows, wild-water gorges, mountain hut romance, glacier views, a secluded high valley with a small mountain lake and many fascinating views and encounters. The route is best divided into two stages with accommodation in the Windegg hut. Nature trail. Route Fuhren Windeg hut Furtwangsattel Holzhüsalp Guttannen Duration: 8 h 30 min. / 16 km Natural Hazards Educational Trail Gadmen Understand nature and its effect... Pink-colored signposts show the circular route over the meadows, through forests, along the Gadmer waters, from the hamlet of Obermad to Gadmen and back. On the way there is impressive information on natural hazards and experiences. Duration: 2 h / 3.6 km Starting point: avalanche bunkers behind the Alpenrose restaurant in Obermad Old Freght Haulers Trail at the Sustenpass Along historical paths through a unique natural landscape. Ride by post bus to the Stein glacier. Hike along parts of history in the Susten alpine world. Via alp pasture the path winds downwards towards Gadmen, via Fuhren, Nessental, Wyler to Innertkirchen. Duration: 6 h 15 min. / 18.6 km Starting point: Post Innertkirchen Glacier Trail Steinalp The world of glaciers... From the Stein glacier to the Stein lake and back. The proximity to the glacier is noticeable: a cool wind blows and a great natural structure is in sight. Duration: 2 h / 4.7 km Starting point: Hotel/Restaurant Steingletscher on the Sustenpass Culture Trail Schattenhalb The guide to the hiking trail "Culture Way" (which describes the route and the buildings, which are worth seeing) is available in the book sellers and in the municipal administration. Duration: min. Starting point: village Willigen 54

55 Hiking Tips Haslital The Freight Haulers Romance Grimselpass On the trail of the freight hawlers... Ride by post bus to the Grimselpasshöhe. Past the banks of the reservoirs Grimsel and Räterichsboden, via Grimsel Hospiz, Handegg, Guttannen, Boden back to Innertkirchen. The hiking trail invites you on a varied hike. Some parts, which have been chiseled in the rock, are a reminder of the intrepid freight haulers. Duration: 6 h / 23.8 km Starting point: Post Innertkirchen Crystal path Grimselpass A hike on the old freight haulers path between the historic alpine hotel Grimsel Hospiz and the hotel and nature reserve Handeck gives you many fascinating insights and leads through one of the richest mineral regions of the Alps. Along the Räterichsboden lake and the route of the river Aare, over historic bridges of the old freight haulers, past granite rocks and the alpine flora, the Crystal Path offers unique natural experiences. Duration: 3 4 h Starting point: Grimsel Hospiz, return from Handeck, Gelmer cable car Bächlital Hut A magnificent mountain hike into the secluded landscape of an ancient mountain valley, it is a flood land of national significance. Over the Räterichsboden dam, the path leads steeply up into the plain of the Bächlisboden. Through the broad, deeply-filled hollow leading up to the glacier, the stream flows in many branches in ever new arms. A short, last ascent leads to the Bächlital hut. In addition to a climbing garden, there is also an idyllic mountain lake. Duration: 2 h 30 min. Starting point: Dam Räterichsboden 55

56 Hiking Tips Haslital Romantic Path Alpine romantic and a wonderful view to the Rosenlaui A trip by post bus to the Grosse Scheidegg. The route leads via the huts of Oberläger to a dugout, which seduces to linger with a fantastic view. Down to the Alp Pfanni and back to the Schwarzwaldalp, where the post bus awaits to Meiringen. From Oberläger a path leads to the Horn lake on the left, a worthwhile detour, which extends the hiking time by an hour. Duration: 2 h 50 min. / 8.9 km Starting point: railway station / post bus station Meiringen Hochmoor To the highest moor of Europe By the post bus to the restaurant Chaltenbrunnen. First, steeply up to the Chaltenbrunnen alp and over pastures, the level of the colorful Hochmoor is reached. An overwhelming view rewards the effort. Back to Meiringen via Wandelalp, Falchern and Willigen. Please do not leave the marked paths in Hochmoor! Duration: 5 h/16.6 km Starting point: railway station/post bus station Meiringen RosenlauiToTal (Meiringen Grindelwald) The nearby giant mountains and glaciers, the many wild brooks and the magnificent plant world make this hike an impressive experience. Duration: 7 h 45 min. Starting point: railway station / post bus station Meiringen Tip: The package includes a culture guide, the reichenbach funicular, entrance to the glacier gorge, the Schwarzwaldalp saw mill and a lunch (adults CHF or CHF with the Swiss Half Fare Card). 56

57 Hiking Tips Haslital Horizon Path Two beautiful mountain lakes invite you to linger... From Planplatten via Balmeregghorn the path winds along the mountain to the Tannen lake. From the first moment, breathtaking views impress. From the Tannalp below the Spycherflue, you go to the Engstlenalp. The Engstlen lake invites you to relax and refresh. Return by bus to Innertkirchen and with the Meiringen- Innertkirchen-Train to Meiringen. Duration: 4 h / 9.7 km Starting point: Planplatten (mountain station of the cable car Hasliberg Reuti Mägisalp Planplatten) Mountain and nature experience Gauli Rugged and imposing mountain ranges in front of your eyes Duration: 4 h 20 min. (ascent) / 3 h (descent) / 17.5 km Starting point: Urbachtal Parking. Route: Through the Urbachtal valley, away from the classic paths and with a view of the back of the Engelhorns, heading towards Gauli hut. The return path leads past Mattenalp lake back to the starting point. Hasliberg village trail An historical building route through the Hasliberg villages Route: Following the brown signposts, the Hasliberg village way can be executed in both directions. Typical Hasliberg houses line the way. Duration: 2 h 30 min. / 7 km Starting point: post bus stop Hasliberg Hohfluh or Hasliberg Reuti. 57

58 Guided Walks Glacier path (Rosenlaui Gorge Gletscherhubel Rosenlaui Gorge) Dates: Wednesdays / Saturdays / Sundays during the Glacier Gorge Rosenlaui s summer season. Program: Duration: As you walk and observe, you ll begin to understand the interplay of water, rock and ice. Sense the overwhelming power of the water in the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge, enjoy a unique view of the Rosenlaui glacier, understand the relationship between the water, rock and ice in the creation of the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge. Detect traces of the glacier in the landscape, listen to fascinating stories about the marble and iron-ore excavation on the Kleine Wellhorn. approx. 4 hours Distance: 5 km (vertical ascent 450 m; vertical descent 450 m) How to get there: By post bus from Meiringen towards Grosse Scheidegg as far as the stop Gletscherschlucht Rosenlaui Cost: CHF per person (from 4 people) including entrance fee Glacier Gorge Rosenlaui Sbrinz Trail Date: Sunday, 5th August 2018 Program: Cost: By post bus from Meiringen to Hotel Grimsel Hospiz. Follow the historic Sbrinz cheese trading route over the pass to Meiringen. This walk leads through an impressive landscape of mountains and rural agriculture. CHF per person excluding post bus fare. Information and Reservations Urs von Weissenfluh Hiking Guide Swiss Mountain Guide Association urs.vonweissenfluh@bluewin.ch Tel /

59 Guided Walks Alpine Farmers Trail (Brochhütte Schneenebiehubel Brochhütte) Date: Saturday, 1st September Sunday, 2nd September 2018 Program: Duration: Meeting point: Starting at the Brochhütte, we cross the Reichenbach river and follow the hidden paths and trails used by alpine farmers across the Scheenenbiel Alp and up to the rock slabs under the Wellhorn. Along the way, we enjoy the natural, unspoilt landscape and discover the adventurous Erzweg, where marble and iron ore were excavated from the Kleines Wellhorn in the 18th Century, using only the most basic of tools. 4 hours Brochhütte SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) Distance: 5 km (vertical ascent 500 m; vertical descent 500 m) How to get there: By post bus. Cost: CHF per person including a night at Bochhütte (from 4 people) including a voucher for the Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge. Information and registration Urs von Weissenfluh Hiking Guide Swiss Mountain Guide Association urs.vonweissenfluh@bluewin.ch Tel /

60 Stroller walks Brienzwiler Brienzwiler Wilerstrasse Hofstetten Wilergassen Bifing Wilerstrasse Brienzwiler Gadmen Obermaad Gadmen Obermaad Gadmen Fuhren Guttannen Guttannen Furen Sand Guttannen (sunny side) Guttannen Wirzen Allmeind Guttannen (shady side) Hasliberg Reuti Weissenfluh Reuti Reuti Schletter Winterlicken and back Mägisalp Bidmi Wasserwendi Mägisalp Bidmi Reuti Hohfluh Unterdorfstrasse Unterfluhstrasse Hohfluh Käserstatt Balisalp Fireplace Alpbrücke Lischen Käserstatt Hasliberg Wasserwendi Käserstatt Mägisalp Panorama trail Hasliberg Reuti Brünig or vice versa (only partially stroller-friendly) Innertkirchen Hof Bottigenstrasse Grund Hof Hof Grund Wychel Hof Urbachtal Murvorsass Meiringen Meiringen nature reserve Funtenen/Funtenen lake Meiringen Aare Gorge (only half way up gorge due to stairs) Meiringen Willigen Balm Meiringen Allmend Balm Meiringen Allmend Hausen or Willigen Meiringen Reform Church Practice Clinic Hausen 1 h 30 min. 20 min. 20 min. 45 min. 30 min. 20 min. 1 h 1 h 30 min. 2 h 2 h 30 min. 45 min. 1 h 1 h 45 min. 1 h 15 min. 3 h 45 min. 45 min. 30 min. 1 h 1 h 50 min. 40 min. 50 min. 45 min. 60

61 Grill place in the Haslital Guttannen 1. Säumerweg / Kristallweg, Handeck 2. Räterichsboden, bei der Staumauer 3. Wiisstanni Gadmen 4. Säumerweg unterhalb Steingletscher 5. Schwarzenbrunnen, Obermaad 6. Berghaus Tälli, Gadmen 7. Kreuzplatti, Richtung Staldi, Nessental Innertkirchen 8. Nähe Eingang Aareschlucht Ost 9. Uf der Egg, Wyler (Sämis Säumerpfad) 10. Brätelstelle vis à vis KWO Hauptgebäude 11. Urbachtal, Sandei Meiringen and Schattenhalb 12. Burg Resti 13. Paradiesli, Hohfluhstrasse 14. Funtenensee 15. Aareschlucht, Eingang West 16. Berggasthof, Kaltenbrunnensäge 17. Rosenlaui, Broch Hasliberg 18. Muggestutz-Erlebnisweg Mägisalp-Bidmi 19. Muggestutz-Erlebnisweg Käserstatt-Lischen 20. Bidmiseeli 21. Käserstatt-Gibel (Reka Rastplatz) 22. Griniwald, Hasliberg Reuti 23. Beutefluh, Panoramaweg 24. Alpbrücke, Balisalp Brienzwiler 25. Doggelerwald 26. Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg Hofstetten 27. Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg 28. Spielplatz Schwanden 29. Oberschwanden 30. Schwanderbedli 61

62 Hiking tips Bernese Oberland To the origin of the Giessbach Mountain hiking path from Oberberg. Interesting climb over the rear Axalp and the Tschingelfeld alp into the hollow of the original Hagel lake at the foot of the Ritzengrätlis. Therapeutic transition from the narrowness of this high valley to the clear mirror of the Bachalp lake. Magnificent view to the giant mountains of the Jungfrau region from the First viewing terrace. Some hard coated surface sections at the beginning of the hike. Route: Axalp Oberberg Hagelseewli Bachalp lake - Grindelwald/First Route length: 10 km Hiking time: 4 h 10 min. Summit View from the High Point "A summit journey Uetliberg, Rigi, Pilatus, Brienz Rothorn goes according to the law of increase. On the First, the Bernese Oberland mountains are a dream-picture; on Rigi one tips their hats before them; on Pilates they give them their heart; on the Brienz Rothorn they capture head and soul, the whole being "(Jakob Christoph Heer, ). Already the ride with the steam cog-wheel train from Brienz to the Rothorn is an experience. Incomparably beautiful is the subsequent high-altitude hike on a well-laid, partly-secured path from the Rothorn to Schönbüel. Nature path. Route: Brienz Rothorn Eiseesattel Arnihaaggen Höch Gumme Schönbüel Route length: 6 km Hiking time: 2 h 10 min. Local style on Lake Brienz Pleasant forest walk on the lake edge path from the Giessbach waterfall and the equally famous Grandhotel to Iseltwald, the only village on the south bank of Lake Brienz. Wonderful views of the deep, sea-blue lake. Nature path. Route: Giessbach Underholz Gloota Gool Iseltwald Route length: 6 km Hiking time: 1 h 35 min. 62

63 Hiking Tips Bernese Oberland Bärentrek Alpavia from Meiringen to Lenk 7 days you are on the road: over passes, peaks, rocks, alpine pastures, lovely valleys, villages with world famous names. You have the possibility to shorten parts of your day with post bus and mountain railways. Route: Meiringen Lenk Hiking time: 38 h (7 days) Day 1: Meiringen Aare Gorge Meiringen Pleasant walk to one of the most visited sights of the Bernese Oberland, the Aare Gorge. Hiking time: 1 h 30 min. Overnight stay: in Meiringen Day 2: Meiringen Gr. Scheidegg Grindelwald The proximity of the giant mountains, the glaciers, the numerous wild brooks and the magnificent plant world make this hike an impressive experience. Hiking time: 6 h Overnight stay: in Grindelwald Day 3: Grindelwald Lauterbrunnen Kleine Scheidegg is one of the most popular passages in the Bernese Oberland. The worldfamous trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the wild rock faces and the hanging glaciers provide a breathtaking insight into the high mountain range. Hiking time: 8 h Overnight stay: in Lauterbrunnen Day 4: Lauterbrunnen Mürren Sefinenfurgge Kiental The change from the spell of the Oberländer mountains to the vicinity of the glacial snowfields of the Blüemlisalp is the highlight of the mountain scenery. Hiking time: 6 h Overnight: Griesalp Day 5: Kiental Hohtürli Kandersteg High alpine transition from the Kiental to the Kandertal. Lush flowering mountain meadows, the immediate closeness of the glacier, the view to the deep blue Oeschinen lake, make the heart of every mountain hiker beat faster. Hiking time: 7 h Overnight stay: in Kandersteg Day 6: Kandersteg Sunnbühl Rote Chumme Engstligenalp Between the glacier and the mountain lake up to the rocky Engstligen ridge and over the flowering Alps down to the hospitable mountain houses on the Engstligenalp. Hiking time: 5 h Overnight stay in Adelboden Day 7: Adelboden Hahnenmoospass Bühlberg Lenk Hahnenmoospass - under the spell of Wildstrubel. Easy and scenic pass between the two tourist centres Adelboden and Lenk. Hiking time: 4 h 30 min. Overnight stay: Parkhotel Bellevue, Lenk Booking: Alpavia Jrène Stähli, info@alpavia.ch 63

64 Local products from the Farm Shops of Hasliberg Fine local products such as cheese, meat, syrup, baked goods, jam and much more can be discovered in the following shops on the Hasliberg. Pass by and be surprised: Hoflädeli Budig Family Barbara & Heinz Schild Dorf Hasliberg Goldern Tel Open Monday and Wednesday, h h, Friday, h h or in the presence of the family Hoflädeli Brauen Family Nicole & Walter von Bergen Brauen 6086 Hasliberg Reuti Tel Open Monday Sunday h h and h h In the presence of the family Hoflädeli Stein Family Sandra & Hansruedi Schaad Stein 6084 Hasliberg Wasserwendi Tel Open daily in the presence of the family Farm café und barn visit Family Magdalena, Martin & Johann von Weissenfluh Weissenfluh 6086 Hasliberg Reuti Tel maufweissenfluh@hotmail.com Open daily / self-service 64

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