The point of departure for this spectacular hike is at the Eigergletscher station of the Jungfrau Train. The trail is at the very foot of the Eiger North Face and descends steeply from the very beginning. From up here, one can see the mid-point in the form of Alpiglen but hikers will find themselves looking up more than down: the sheer rock wall is just too impressive to ignore blithely. Once in Alpiglen, tired hikers can take the Scheidegg train back to Grindelwald but the intrepid can continue through fragrant forests and meadows. Once in Grindelwald Grund, Grindelwald, the end destination, is very close.
Starting point: Station Eigergletscher of the Jungfrau Train.
Destination: Grindelwald Dorf.
Take the train to Kleine Scheidegg and continue to the station Eigergletscher by Jungfrau Train.
Walking time: 3 h 40 min
Season: July through October
Altitude difference/Condition: 1380 m descent and 80 m ascent / difficult
Place to eat: Alpiglen, Brandegg, Grindelwald
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Eiger-Trail at the Foot of the Eiger North Face
Grindelwald
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Mt.Eiger is responsible for many myths. Especially legendary is-and remains-the mountain's North Face. And whoever has hiked along the gigantic cliffside understands that there is indeed something magic about this mountain. Looking up to find the distant summit, one encounters a sheer wall of stone for hundreds of meters.
The careful planning of a hiking tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended hiking trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
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Contact Information
- Grindelwald Tourismus
Hauptstrasse
3818 Grindelwald
Tel. +41 (0)33 854 12 12
www.grindelwald.ch
