Meeting point
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
Glacier Tour from Grindelwald to Gauli
3 days
Glacier tour over the Rosenegg
Mountain idyll and alpine adventure
Overnight stays in the high mountains
Season:
July September
Departure Times
10:00
OUTDOOR Shop & Café, Grindelwald
Key info
Experienced mountain hiker
Experience with alpine and glacier hikes
Surefootedness
At least 9 hours of hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
From Grindelwald across meadows, rocks, and glaciers to the remote Gauli. A tour full of contrasts and wild beauty.
Three days on the move between rocks, glaciers, and hut life. From the green Grindelwald valley, we ascend to the Gleckstein Hut, cross the Rosenegg and the Gauli Glacier to reach the Gauli Hut. The descent through the wild Urbachtal completes the adventure. A tour for those who want to experience alpine contrasts.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to the Gleckstein Hut
From Grindelwald, we ascend to the Gleckstein Hut. The path runs along steep slopes, with views into the valley and the surrounding mountains. Once at the hut, we enjoy the view with a piece of cake on the sun terrace. In the evening, we pack our gear for the upcoming glacier day. We might even spot some ibex.
Distance
3.5 km
Ascent
+850 m
Descent
-50 m
Walking time
3 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Glacier Crossing to the Gauli Hut
Early in the morning, we follow the path to Beesi Bergli by headlamp, where we reach the glacier. Here, we rope up and traverse the ice towards Rosenegg. We enjoy the magnificent view before descending over the Gauli Glacier. The mountain guide navigates safely through the crevasse labyrinth. Once off the glacier, we descend over a rocky path to the Gauli Hut.
Distance
12 km
Ascent
+1400 m
Descent
-1500 m
Walking time
7-9 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Descent into the Urbachtal
After a leisurely breakfast at the Gauli Hut, we head into the Urbachtal. Over partly exposed but well-walkable paths, we pass the Tälligrat and continue descending. The path becomes increasingly flat until we reach the open valley. From here, we continue on foot or by taxi to Innertkirchen.
Distance
8 km
Ascent
+150 m
Descent
-1500 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
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
Hut reservation
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 30-35 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
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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