Aletsch Glacier Hike

Moderate
2 days
Hikers with backpacks and ropes traverse a snowy mountain landscape under a clear sky.
Three hikers with backpacks and poles traverse a glacier, roped together, with snowy mountains behind.
Person in helmet and harness sits on rocks, overlooking snowy mountains and glacier under cloudy sky.
Hiking on Europe's longest glacier
High alpine mountain landscape
Overnight stay at the Konkordia Hut

Season:

June September

Departure Times

10:45

Jungfraujoch, Coffee Bar

Key info

14
Min. age
14
75
Max. age
75
Minimum age for official tours: 14 years | Children between 10 and 14 years: Private tour on request | If you are over 75 years old, please contact us before booking
Experienced mountain hiker
No technical mountain skills required
At least 6 hours of hiking with a backpack
Surefootedness

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.

Two days on Europe's longest glacier: Endless glacier expanses and a spectacular overnight stay.

This two-day glacier hike takes you through the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jungfrau-Aletsch. You'll trek over endless glacier expanses, past massive crevasses and moraines, from the Jungfraujoch to the Konkordia Hut. On the second day, the glacier hike continues to Fiescheralp. An unforgettable experience in one of the most fascinating landscapes of the Alps.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: From Jungfraujoch to Konkordia Hut
Distance
8.5 km
Ascent
+150 m
Descent
-750 m
Walking time
4 hrs
Arrival

Arrival is on your own. We meet at Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.
Glacier Hike
4 hrs

Out on the glacier, we rope up and head towards the eternal ice. The first steps feel unusual, but you'll quickly find your rhythm. Along the Jungfrau Firn, we hike past glacier crevasses to the vast Konkordiaplatz, where several glaciers converge. After a break, we cross the enormous expanse before a long metal staircase leads us to the Konkordia Hut.
Konkordia Hut

At the hut, a unique view over the glacier sea awaits. A perfect place to end the day and experience a night in the high mountains.
Day2
Day 2: Across the Aletsch Glacier to Fiescheralp
Distance
12.5 km
Ascent
+150 m
Descent
-650 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Early Start

After breakfast, we descend early in the morning via the southern path with a ladder to the glacier.
Glacier Hike
5 hrs

We strap on our crampons and hike over moraines, glacier surfaces, and crevasses. Where the glacier steeply drops to the right, we bid farewell to the ice.
Hiking
1 hr

We hike along the Märjelen Lake and over rolling alpine meadows towards Fiescheralp.
Return Journey

In the afternoon, our tour ends with countless impressions of one of the most impressive places in the Alps. The return journey begins with the cable car to Fiesch, where there are train connections in all directions.

Whats included

Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Hut reservation

Not included

Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment

Pack list

The mountain guide will bring any pre-ordered and paid-for technical rental equipment to the Jungfraujoch.

Weather info

General weather info

Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.

Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.

For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog 

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