Meeting point
Hotel Wetterhorn Grindelwald
Obere Gletscherstrasse 159, 3818 Grindelwald
Day Hike to Chrinnenhorn
1 day
Challenging day hike
Varied ascent
Summit joy
Season:
June October
Departure Times
08:15
Hotel Wetterhorn Grindelwald
Hotel Wetterhorn, Grindelwald
Key info
Experienced mountain hiker
Surefooted and free from vertigo
At least 8 hours of hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
Climb over scree and rocks to Chrinnenhorn and enjoy the spectacular view.
This tour takes you from green alpine meadows into the rugged high mountain world. The path requires stamina, and the final section to the summit demands surefootedness. But the reward is immense: a breathtaking view, rocky scrambling sections, and with a bit of luck, marmots or ibexes along the way.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
10 km
Ascent
+1300 m
Descent
-1300 m
Walking time
7-8 hrs
Arrival
Our tour starts at Hotel Wetterhorn in Grindelwald. We take the bus to the Gleckstein junction stop, where our hike begins.
Ascent
The path initially leads over alpine meadows before we reach the narrow Ischpfad. We cross rocky terrain and see below us the ruins of the old Wetterhorn cable car station. After a descent to Wyssbach, we ascend to Scheenbiel. Here, the view opens up to the Upper Grindelwald Glacier. After a break, we continue to the Glecksteinhütte. From here, the actual ascent to Chrinnenhorn begins. The path leads over moraine fields and loose scree until we reach terrain with firmer rock. The last few meters challenge us once more: in some places, we use our hands to progress. The summit rewards us with an impressive view of the Grindelwald Valley and the surrounding mountain peaks.
Descent
After a break and a snack from the backpack, we descend the same way. At the Glecksteinhütte, we take a final rest before heading back down to the valley.
What's included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Footwear
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Trekking pole
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Backpack 20-25 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Trekking pole
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
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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