Meeting point
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
Day Hike to Glecksteinhütte
1 day
Glacier views & ibex
Spectacular high trail
Mountain hut with sun terrace
Season:
June October
Departure Times
08:20
OUTDOOR Shop & Café, Grindelwald
Key info
Experienced mountain hiker
Sure-footed and free from vertigo
At least 6h hiking with backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
Climb up to the picturesque Glecksteinhütte and enjoy the impressive views of the Schreckhorn range.
This day hike takes you from Grindelwald to the Glecksteinhütte at 2,317 m (7,602 ft). You'll hike along a scenic mountain path, past steep rock faces, under waterfalls, and always with a view of the Grindelwald Valley. At the top, the hut awaits with a sun terrace, glacier panorama, and maybe even a few ibex. After a refreshment, you'll head back down to the valley.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
7 km
Ascent
+900 m
Descent
-900 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Arrival
From Grindelwald, the bus takes us towards Grosse Scheidegg to the Gleckstein turnoff stop.
Hiking
From here, we continue on foot, steadily uphill. We pass the old Engi station of the Wetterhorn elevator, go under the Wyssbach, and quickly gain altitude. The path winds spectacularly along steep slopes – always with a view of the Grindelwald Valley. After a final steep ascent, we reach the Glecksteinhütte at 2,317 m (7,602 ft).
Glecksteinhütte
Time for a break on the sun terrace with views of the surrounding peaks and the glacier. If we're lucky, we might spot ibex or marmots near the hut.
Descent
After the break, we head back down the same path to the valley, with new impressions and tired legs.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced hiking 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 (optional)
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
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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