Our trip to Murren began in Munich with pouring rain on the way to the train station. Our rain coats and covers for our packs were sufficient to keep us dry. We transferred trains in Zurich, Interlaken Ost, and Lauterbrunnen. Then took a funicular up the mountainside to Grutschalp followed by a one car train to Murren. This train as acts as a courier service to bring goods and supplies to Murren. Technically Murren is car free but there are a few small utility vehicles. Our final destination landed us at 5380ft with spectacular views of Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrah. Unfortunately we only were able to take advantage of the view on the first and last morning of the trip. We decided to forego our trip to the "Top of Europe" because of the weather. The misty weather was just fine for hiking and this is what most people come to Murren to do. It felt like what a ski town would be in the middle of summer. Josh and I chose a hike that would be suitable for the footwear we had. The hike was a 3hr meandering trail down the mountain to the train station at Grutschalp. It then followed the tracks back to Murren. At the train station we were held up by the local wildlife (cows) moving to a new pasture. There were three people herding ~70 cows. I was impressed. We stayed behind the herders. I don't think cows are aggressive but they also did not always appear to be happy in the direction they were going. The clouds never cleared on our hike. But the next morning we awoke to a blue sky and tremendous views of all three peaks. Switzerland is not cheap but food is rich and filling.
