Meeting point
Grindelwald Terminal
Grundstrasse 54, 3818 Grindelwald
Hike at the Eiger North Face
1 day
Directly beneath the Eiger North Face
Cable cars and hiking
Alpine fauna and flora
Season:
June October
Departure Times
08:45
Grindelwald Terminal
Key info
At least 6 hours of hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
Hike right at the foot of the famous Eiger North Face and feel the alpine stories up close.
This hike takes you directly to the foot of the Eiger North Face. After a gondola ride to the Eiger Glacier, we start the Eiger Trail: rocky, alpine, and offering a unique view of one of the world's most famous climbing walls. After about three hours, we reach Alpiglen, where you decide: take the train down to the valley or continue on foot to Grindelwald.
Itinerary
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Ascent
+50 m
Walking time
3-5 hrs
Arrival
The journey begins at the Grindelwald Terminal with the gondola to the Eiger Glacier.
Hiking
After a few minutes on foot, the view opens up to the legendary Eiger North Face, where alpine history was made. The Eiger Trail winds through rocky terrain, over the last snowfields and lush meadows – always directly under the mighty cliffs. At the Wart at 2,244 m above sea level, we take a look at the routes of the North Face and continue the path towards Alpiglen. We can refresh ourselves at the mountain house.
Return Journey
Those who wish can take the train from Alpiglen to the valley, and those who haven't had enough can continue hiking down to Grindelwald.
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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