Hiking tour Jungfrau region: Eiger trail

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8.47km

1,615 - 2,335m

Distance

716hm

299hm

Ascent

03:25h

Duration

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Brief description: From Grindelwald you take the train to Alpiglen. The Eiger Trail leads to the Eiger Glacier. From there it's on to Kleine Scheidegg and then by train to Wengen.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Experience
Starting point: Hotel Kirchbühl, Grindelwald
Route: Alpiglen (1,616 m)railway station

Berghaus Alpiglen restaurant
0.1 km

Wart locality
4.8 km

Eigergletscher aerialway station
5.7 km

Eigergletscher (Arvengarten) aerialway station
5.7 km

Eigergletscher (2,320 m)railway station
6.1 km

Restaurant Eigergletscher restaurant
6.1 km

Fallbodenhubel (2,172 m)peak
7.5 km

Kleine Scheidegg (2,061 m)hamlet
8.4 km

Bergrestaurant Kleine Scheidegg restaurant
8.4 km

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Directions: From Grindelwald, take the Regio 457 to Alpiglen. Then continue on foot along the Eiger Trail to the Eiger Glacier. The beautifully designed mountain trail leads directly along the mighty Eiger north face. The trail can be experienced easily without climbing skills and offers a magnificent view of the wide valley basin of Grindelwald. The trail ends after approx. 2h50 at the Eigergletscher station, from where you can already take the Regio 566 towards Wengen (change at Kleine Scheidegg!).

If you prefer to hike a little further, it is recommended to hike another 40 minutes to Kleine Scheidegg and then take the Regio 366 directly to Wengen.

The Eiger Trail can also be hiked in the opposite direction (downhill), in which case the hiking time is reduced by about an hour.Steep alpine meadows and scree slopes require good footwear. An impressive experience for sure-footed hikers.
Highest point: 2,335 m
Endpoint: Beausite Park Hotel & Spa Jungfrau, Wengen
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Good, and sturdy footwear highly recommended.
Safety instructions: Good, and sturdy footwear highly recommended. In case of bad weather, check with a local mountain guide.
Tips: Overnight stay in the Private Selection Hotels:
Hotel Kirchbühl, Grindelwald Beausite Park Hotel & Spa Jungfrau, Wengen
Additional information: Hiking Jungfrau Region by Private Selection Hotels & Tours:

Private Selection Hotels & Tours organise accommodation for you in first-class wellness hotels, including half board and all-round services such as luggage transfer from hotel to hotel, maps and tips on places of interest.
Directions: Wengen is car-free. If you are arriving by car, it is best to leave it in the parking garage in Lauterbrunnen
Public transportation: Recommended: by public transport to Grindelwald.