Meeting point
Gleckstein hut
Glecksteinhütte, 3818 Grindelwald
Rosenhorn
1.5 days
Overnight stay with mountain panorama
Extensive glacier crossings
Long, rewarding summit day
Season:
July September
Departure Times
17:30
Gleckstein Hut for dinner
Key info
Previous high-altitude tour experience
Familiarity with ice axe and crampons
At least 9 hours of hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
From the hut to the summit: A long journey over rock, glacier, and ridge with breathtaking views.
The Rosenhorn is a tour for those who love long ascents. Overnight at the Gleckstein Hut, alpine hiking trail, glacier crossings, and an exciting ridge. The summit view stretches from the Bernese four-thousanders to the valley. A challenging but doable tour for mountaineers with stamina.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Gleckstein Hut
The path to the Gleckstein Hut is more than just an approach: A narrow trail winds high above the valley along a rock face, with views of the impressive Upper Grindelwald Glacier. Waterfalls roar, rocks tower into the sky, ibex watch from a distance. The hut perches on a rocky spur and offers a unique panorama in the evening. If you're lucky, the ibex come very close – an unforgettable moment.
Distance
4 km
Ascent
+850 m
Descent
-50 m
Walking time
3 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Climbing the Rosenhorn
Early in the morning, we set off. Headlamps dance along the alpine hiking trail into the Beesibärgli, followed by the ascent over vast glacier fields. The sky slowly turns orange as we reach the Rosenegg at 3,470 m above sea level. The ridge is straightforward but exposed – a final concentrated climb, then you're on the summit. All around, a scene of rock, snow, and depth: Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, Fiescherhörner, Eiger, and Mönch. After the descent, a piece of hut cake awaits before heading back to the valley for good.
Distance
15 km
Ascent
+1450 m
Descent
-2250 m
Walking time
8-9 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
Summit Certificate
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 25-30 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Wind jacket or GTX jacket
Shell pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet
Trekking pole (optional)
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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