UNESCO Hüttentrekking
UNESCO Hüttentrekking
4 Days of Pure High Alpine Adventure! We begin our tour in full view of the Mönch, Jungfrau, and the Aletsch Glacier—the longest ice flow in the Alps. Along the way, we circle the Finsteraarhorn on its southern side—at 4,274 meters, it’s the highest peak in the Bernese Alps.
4 Days of Pure High Alpine Experience!
The UNESCO Hut Trekking Tour is a High Alpine Experience of Superlatives.
Over four days, we immerse ourselves in the high alpine world and spend our nights in three different SAC huts. Along the way, we hike across six distinct glaciers, cross two mountain passes above 3,000 meters, and step onto the legendary Konkordiaplatz—where the ice is still about 800 meters thick.
If all goes to plan, we’ll finish the tour by summiting a 3,000-meter peak and enjoying a breathtaking panoramic view.
Spread across the four days, we cover roughly 35 kilometers and tackle a significant amount of elevation gain and descent. A glacier trek of this scale is hard to find elsewhere in the Alps.
The route
From the Jungfraujoch to the Grimsel Pass
The Tour
The UNESCO Trekking Tour – 4 Days of Pure High Alpine Experience
Day 1
We meet on the Jungfraujoch, the starting point of our tour.
After a gear check, we begin the descent—crampons on, roped in—down the Jungfraufirn glacier to Konkordiaplatz. A steep counter-ascent awaits us, offering a clear reminder of how much the glacier has receded.
Climbing over rocks and metal staircases, we reach the Konkordia Hut, where we settle in for the night. The sunsets up here are legendary. We enjoy a delicious dinner and look forward to the journey ahead.
Day 2
After a solid breakfast, we descend the hut’s stairs and return to Konkordiaplatz.
From there, we head east and ascend across the Grüneggfirn glacier. Once we reach the Grünhornlücke, we spot our destination for the day: the Finsteraarhorn Hut. Behind it towers the Finsteraarhorn itself—at 4,274 meters, the highest mountain in the Bernese Alps.
We descend onto the Fiescher Glacier and then climb steadily to the hut. On the terrace, we treat ourselves to a refreshing drink and take in the panoramic view.
Day 3
We start the day with another descent—this time down to the Fiescher Glacier.
We follow the glacier’s flow to the area known as Rotloch, then turn east to ascend over the Galmi and Studer Glaciers toward the Oberaarjoch.
The hut sits proudly above us, and we reach it via ladders and fixed ropes—a thrilling approach, rewarded with stunning views. After a warm evening meal, we rest up in anticipation of the summit attempt.
Day 4
The final day begins early.
We climb over rocky terrain toward the Oberaarhorn, and if conditions allow, we catch the sunrise from the summit—an unforgettable sight.
Afterward, we descend to the hut and then down to the Oberaarjoch. From there, we cross the full length of the Oberaar Glacier and continue along the edge of Lake Oberaar to the Berghaus Oberaar.
We end the tour with a well-earned drink on the terrace before a taxi takes us comfortably to Meiringen, where we begin the journey home.
UNESCO Hüttentrekking
4 Days of Pure High Alpine Adventure! We begin our tour in full view of the Mönch, Jungfrau, and the Aletsch Glacier—the longest ice flow in the Alps. Along the way, we circle the Finsteraarhorn on its southern side—at 4,274 meters, it’s the highest peak in the Bernese Alps.