Kicking off the summer with NEWS – We enlarged our summer service portfolio and as of immediate you can book an unforgettable day out in nature with us! You can book your individual VIP Hiking or E-bike tour, quick & easy tailored around your wishes.
You can explore the beautiful landscape of Grindelwald best by foot or by e-bike. We at Buri Sport are ready for you to show you some of the most exceptional places that Grindelwald has to offer.
With Buri Sport Hiking & E-Bike tours you can totally devote yourself to nature or simply experience one of the action-packed guided e-bike tours. The Buri Sport hiking and e-bike tour team of local and international guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge of the local places in your language and we can individually integrate your wishes into the guided private tours.
Contact us on WhatsApp at +41 79 686 33 55 for a remarkable experience and an unforgettable memory!
Stay tuned, we will publish a series in the upcoming weeks about the nicest spots for hiking & biking in the beautiful setting of Grindelwald!
We are a 4th generation family-owned and operated company. Local since forever.
A little bit of Buri Sport History:
Our story
In the very late 1800s, father and mother Brunner packed their 12 children in a covered wagon traveling from Habkern to Grindelwald.
Eleven girls and one boy set out with their parents to begin their new lives as the owners of the Hotel Gletschergarten – still here today and owned by the extended family!
Our great great Grandmother Berta was one of the twelve. Berta met a young mountain climber named Fritz Steuri which she married shortly after. The young couple began the Steuri Bazaar known today as the Buri Sport. Fritz Steuri was also a famous mountain guide and ski teacher.
Fritz and Berta had three children Erni, Bertie and Fritz junior. Unfortunately, young Fritz passed at a very young age.
Erni was an Olympic skier and started the childrens ski school in Grindelwald. Bertie married young and had 3 children. Heidi, Trudie and Walti. Bertie like half of her siblings expanded out of Grindelwald and had a souvenir shop in Wengen. Bertie passed at a young age and after the passing of Heidi, Trudie and Walti spent most of their time in Grindelwald.
Heidi, our mother, worked every summer and all her holidays helping her adored Berta in the shop. So, when the opportunity arrived Heidi was able to inherit the Bazaar.
Heidi met Max Buri, a young teacher in 1962. They married shortly after and together in 1965 they began the Buri Sport.
Together with the help of their son Nils and his wife Kim continued the brand.
Nowadays the Buri Sport label is joined with the Clubhaus and Clubhaus food truck owned and operated by their son Max and daughter-in-law Christina.
Joel Buri lives in Bern and is a digital marketing manager. His influence is everywhere digital.
Max Buri and his partner Christina have also expanded the franchise with their delightful energy-packed Mila. Our future looks bright!
Our plans are to remain truly local since forever!
Stay tuned the next generation is full of passion and ideas! Check in with us regularly…
Hiking and Biking Trails in Grindelwald – A taste of Hike & Bike with Buri Sport on some of the most beautiful trails!
Taking up the gondola to the top of First is about a 25min ride. It brings you not only up to the Eldorado of a big variety of adrenaline-filled soft adventures but has some of the most beautiful hiking trails around Grindelwald. The suspended path of the iconic Cliff Walk is 2’168 meters above sea level. The 400m long path guides you from the cliff face around to the summit of First. Here you will experience the most magnificent views and catch your memory of a lifetime!
Trail: First – Bachalpsee – Waldspitz – Bort
The panoramic hike from First to the Bachalpsee over the Waldspitz and then back to the Bort gondola station has one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Bernese Alps. The marshlands around the lake have a unique alpine flora and do not only fascinate friends of Botany. There are heaps of those famous Swiss cows and if you are lucky, you can see the groundhogs and hear their sing warning signals.
The hike takes about 2.5h (8km), is medium difficulty, and it is a super trail with kids and invites for a picnic at one of the magical spots. You can pack your own picnic or we at Buri Sport are more than happy to provide you with a fresh yummy picnic. For those who prefer to taste some of the Swiss culinary, there are also nice restaurants on the way i.e., the Waldspitz hut or the Restaurant Bort.
Contact us on WhatsApp at +41 79 686 33 55 for this remarkable experience and an unforgettable memory!
Trail: Pfingstegg to Oberer Gletscher
The 9 km route is decent and can comfortably be hiked in about 3 hours. The starting point for the trail is at the parking lot in front of the Hotel Wetterhorn. It leads you straight towards the glacier foothills of the Upper Grindelwald Glacier (Oberer Gletscher). Several paths lead from Pfingstegg back to the valley. One of the impressive trails takes you past the Marmorbruch and ends in the glacier canyon. The trail direction south leads you passed Wysseflüo. From there it guides you in a steady descent downhill walk straight to the Marmorbruch Mountain Restaurant. The Restaurant was the former mining site of Grindelwald marble and was on the glacier canyon. A visit to this impressive natural wonder is well worth it! You may bring your own picnic, or we are super happy to pack you a nice picnic and make sure you enjoy it in a perfect setting!
Contact us on WhatsApp at +41 79 686 33 55 for this remarkable experience and an unforgettable memory!
E-Bike tour: Bussalp to Bort
This tour is for all those who love multifaceted mountain bike loops. It is located on the sunny side of Grindelwald and offers spectacular views over Grindelwald and the Bernese Alps. The roundtrip is about 18.39 km long and will take you about 3.30h starting from the Grindelwald train station. The tour will bring you first to Rasthysi/Holenwang on an easy gravel road. You will pass the Rasthysi a typical “Mountain Chalet” restaurant. Here you could have a nice break and enjoy the magnificent views over a typical Swiss dish like a “Chässchnitte”. Instead, we also may stop at some of the most beautiful little spots on the way where you could enjoy your picnic.
The Buri Sport Hiking team is more than happy to prepare your personal, packed, delicious picnic. Then the tour continues the asphalt road up towards Nodhalten and leads into a gravel road through a forest path. It is a super cool single trail and passes via Aellfluh and then back to Grindelwald Train Station. Contact us on WhatsApp at +41 79 686 33 55 for this remarkable experience and an unforgettable memory!
E-Bike Tour: Kleine Scheidegg loop
This tour leads you along the foot of the famous Eiger North Face which is absolutely spectacular and a highlight. Starting in Grindelwald the trail guides up to Alpiglen – Kleine Scheidegg – Wengeralp – Lauterbrunnen & back to Grindelwald.
It is starting off with an easy and nice ascent and turns into a steep but ridable ascent just before reaching Kleine Scheidegg and ends with a fun descent. From Kleine Scheidegg direction Lauterbrunnen you will overcome 1400 m of altitude starting with a wide gravel path. On Wengeralp the Jungfrau Hotel with its beautiful terrace and the view invites for a traditional lunch and is famous for the yummy cakes. There are also many magnificent spots which invite you for a picnic. Or alternatively, we at Buri Sport are more than happy to provide you with a picnic. From there the trail guides you over to Almend where you have a breathtaking view of the village of Wengen and the Lauterbrunnen valley. You should make a stop in Wengen. It is a beautiful romantic car-free village before continuing the path down direction Lauterbrunnen. The trail guides you through shady forest paths, steep passages, stairs, and tight bends alternate. The easy to medium requirements offer a high fun factor.
The Kleine Scheidegg is a popular hiking and excursion destination, so you must count with many hikers.
Contact us on WhatsApp at +41 79 686 33 55 for this remarkable experience and an unforgettable memory!
Some tips to prepare for a safe hike & bike tour
- First aid kit
- Helmet, gloves and bike bell
- Proper attire for the weather condition (It is recommended to always check the weather conditions the day prior to riding. We recommend to always bring a rain jacket)
- Carry adequate supplies of food and water
- Please observe the signs and guidelines for mountain bike riders online as well as on the path
Safety Guidelines
- Wearing gloves, helmet and MTB/Bike protective gear is recommended.
- Use only the marked paths and roads. Always follow the signs.
- Always close gates and pasture fences behind you.
- Respect hikers, plants, and animals
- Hikers always have priority
- Assess your own abilities and your physical condition carefully before riding
- Use of the unmarked routes is at your own risk
