--- title: "Torchlight hike | 28.12.2026" url: "https://www.diemtigtal.ch/en/poi/torchlight-hike" description: "The evening hike starts at 6 pm at the car park of the Grimmialpberg cable cars, where everyone receives a torch. We hike in a group around the Grimmialp at night. There will be a warming tea stop at the Schwenden chapel. Those who wish can end the evening with a cosy evening meal with Älplermagronen in the Eggli restaurant. Those who have taken part once come back every year.At this point we would like to warn you that our torchlight hike is «addictive». Once you have taken part, you will come back every year.When?Monday, 28 December 2026, 6 pmRegistration by 28 December at 12 noon. As space in the Eggli Restaurant is limited, we recommend early registration." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/196607/6e4fa338b3b56d879f04065e787a5a6af40e67be74e0d2d1d61ee5bc9172a15f/torches-light-up-the-cold-winter-night.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.diemtigtal.ch > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Torchlight hike \| 28.12.2026 ============================= Mystical night hike around the Grimmialp - guides - winter - hiking - attractions Torches light up the cold winter night A warming flame in the cold The torchlight hike is for both young and old Beautiful spectacle with the burning torches in the snow Let the old year come to a cosy close and join us on the traditional torchlight hike in the cold winter night. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The evening hike starts at 6 pm at the car park of the Grimmialpberg cable cars, where everyone receives a torch. We hike in a group around the Grimmialp at night. There will be a warming tea stop at the Schwenden chapel. Those who wish can end the evening with a cosy evening meal with Älplermagronen in the Eggli restaurant. Those who have taken part once come back every year. At this point we would like to warn you that our torchlight hike is «addictive». Once you have taken part, you will come back every year. **When?** Monday, 28 December 2026, 6 pm Registration by 28 December at 12 noon. As space in the Eggli Restaurant is limited, we recommend early registration. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities Car: Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluhtunnel turn left direction Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtalstrasse into the valley for 19 km in the direction of Schwenden, Grimmialp. Train, Bus & Co.: Unfortunately, there are no public transport connections for the return journey after the torchlight hike. Read more Contact person Naturpark DiemtigtalParkplatz Talstation Grimmialpbergbahnen 3757 Schwenden im Diemtigtal Nearby ------ View on map - Food & Beverage - restaurant - bar / lounge - restaurant - Tours 15.02 km - Hiking Trail 3.55 km - Winter Hiking 18.48 km - Mountain Bike Arrival **Naturpark Diemtigtal** Parkplatz Talstation Grimmialpbergbahnen 3757 Schwenden im Diemtigtal