We Tried to Hike the Hardergrat Ridge Trail of Switzerland

The Hardergrat: My first attempt of this very dangerous hike from Interlaken to Brienz! My most dangerous hike ever.

Last september Dirk and I went on a roadtrip trough the Swiss Mountains and the Dolemites, this is a video about the day we did this very sketchy, scary and dangerous hike!

It was amazing, but I won't do it again ! ;) (Turned out I lied, did it again and completed it)

The Hardergrat / Brienzergrat!

A TIMELINE:
00:00 : Intro and Info
00:33 : Starting the hike
02:03 : Slowing Down
02:35 : The Sketchiest Climb to the Summit
03:40 : Tannhorn Summit
03:57 : Descending
04:28 : Information and Advice

Instragram: Wander with Xander

[Vaney]

Those are amazing views but I probably wouldn't hike this, I'd be the one who tumbles down the mountain.

[antoniodelrio]

Here's hoping you never step on lose or slippery rock...when your life depends on it.
Beautiful scenery. Thanks for the video.

[strengthbeforepride]

good on you for conquering this mate, i can relate to your 'healthy fear of heights'

[SB.NZ.Hdub.]

I watched this video because I wanted to make this hike tomorrow... nooo chance now! Awsome video!

[mf]

awww hell no. WOW WOW. too scary for me. beautiful but very scary. thanks for a great video.

[sarahboren]

My thighs would be so torn up from straddling and sliding across the whole way! 🤣🤣 You guys did a great job! Very brave!

[seanhallahan]

This was great! Thanks guys! It scared the shit outta me. Best & cheers, Sean

[KeilaBeckman]

Very very very beautiful. But it is not for me. Very dangerous all the time. I was tense here just to watch. Spectacular video. Congratulations from Brazil

[MikeandHyde]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Terrified of heights. Would do this 10/10

[aprilezell]

We almost missed the last boat at Glacier National Park on the Crypt lake hike. It was much more difficult than we thought. We did miss a bus at hadrian's wall after all day hike ~ bro, not what you want to do after all day hiking is hike a road for 4-5K!! Proud of you for hanging in on that sketchy trail!

[Trail_Xperience]

The Brienzergrat is always a brilliant experience. As a skyrunner, I enjoy both the challenging trails and the unique view. Here are a few tips for all those who dare to take on the challenge:
- you need a very good physical condition
- take at least 4 liters of water with you
- the way from the Brienzer-Rothorn to the Harder is easier than the reverse route
- do not go on the route on rainy days or when it has been raining the days before
- ask about the exit variants
- look for a guide if you are inexperienced
- enjoy it!

[markusschwendimann]

We did it about 10 years ago and needed from Brienzerrothorn to the Harder 12 1/2 hours.
If you go a second time then start at the Brünigpass and walk to the summit of the Brienzerrothorn. Then spend the night in the hotel on the summit. That enable a very early start next morning for the ridge. 👍

[florianbarras]

I think I was more terrified by watching than you doing it. The landscape was awesome, completely worth it.

[Trail_Xperience]

A wonderful place! One of my favorite Trails...

[ME-ikys]

Wow that is stunningly beautiful and awesome and very very scary! We must get back to Switzerland one day.

Best regards
Mike

[medicinegone]

Man, I have the same issue. It didn't used to be an issue but as I've gotten older I seem to get anxiety on high, exposed mountains. But I still climb them!

[sharondavis]

That hike is prettifying to me!! WOW 😮 How do you do it! Stay safe. 🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻🇺🇸

[sequae]

I love and enjoy the challenge of a good ridge hike. Thanks for adding to my motivation. Added this trail to my to-do list.

[pascalheij]

WTF... ik ken die momenten uit Italie dit jaar tijdens de Ledro Skyrace... van die momenten dat je denkt... Ik moet nu op mijn knieën gaan zitten. Met deze waanzinnige beelden kreeg ik weer even een flashback! Deze van jullie was nog even de 3.0 versie...

[jwp]

I'm having a panic attack just watching this.