The awe-inspiring north face of the Eiger

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Described thousands of times over, yet no less breathtaking for that – the talk is of the world-famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau panorama. The nearest we ordinary mortals can get to it is Kleine Scheidegg, where the north face of the Eiger cannot help but command respect, even in those who have no intention of climbing it. And towering next to it to the west are the mighty Mönch and majestic Jungfrau, both of which are more than 4000 m high. Nor is the Wetterhorn on the other side of the valley any less fantastic. This hike from Kleine Scheidegg to Alpiglen and from there down to Brandalp, in other words, is one long panorama.

Begin of tour: Kleine Scheidegg railway station
End of tour: Brandegg station
Access starting point: By cog railway up to Kleine Scheidegg
Access point of arrival: By cog railway back to Grindelwald
Technical requirements: easy
Physical fitness: easy
Total altitude meters: 650 m downhill
Hiking time: 2 h
Season: December to March
Gastronomy: Kleine Scheidegg, Alpiglen, Brandegg
Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald
Various: Between Alpiglen and Brandegg, the trail follows the toboggan run.
Literature: www.karten-shop.ch

Kleine Scheidegg - Alpiglen - Brandegg

The descent starts at Kleine Scheidegg and follows the trail down to Alpiglen. From there, it continues along a prepared winter hiking trail as far as Brandegg station.

Pictures: tourenguide.ch

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The awe-inspiring north face of the Eiger

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