Meeting point
Grindelwald Terminal
Grundstrasse 54, 3818 Grindelwald
Ski Tour Aebniflueh
2 days
Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site up close
Summit of Aebniflueh 3961 m a.s.l.
One of the longest descents in the Alps
Season:
March May
Departure Times
07:40
Key info
Ski touring experience required
A strong skier who handles all snow conditions well
Comfortable with 5 hours of hiking while carrying a pack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
From eternal ice to endless descents: a ski tour through stunning glacier landscapes with summit success.
From the Jungfraujoch across vast glacier fields, past imposing peaks to Aebniflueh: This ski tour demands endurance but rewards with breathtaking views and a descent of 2,350 vertical meters. An alpine challenge for those who want to experience glacier ski tours with the most spectacular views up close.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: To Hollandia Hut via Louitor
After meeting at Grindelwald Terminal, the journey to the Jungfraujoch begins. From there, we dive directly into the high alpine world: A short descent into the 'Jungfrautula', then we put on skins and ascend through the glacier landscape. The route to Louitor demands strength and technique but offers spectacular views of the region's massive ice flows. The subsequent descent over the Kranzbergfirn is varied and leads us to the Aletschfirn. After the final ascent, we reach the Hollandia Hut: our accommodation for the night at 3,240 m a.s.l.
Distance
10 km
Ascent
+750 m
Descent
-950 m
Walking time
4-5 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Ascent of Aebniflueh
We set off before sunrise: The route to Aebniflueh leads over wide firn fields, becoming steeper towards the top, and ends with an impressive view of the UNESCO World Heritage peaks. After a summit break, we return to the hut, but the true highlight awaits: The descent over the Langgletscher to Blatten brings 2,350 vertical meters in one go. Here, not only technique counts but also endurance: your legs burn but the smile remains. Arrival in the valley in the afternoon.
Distance
22 km
Ascent
+720 m
Descent
-2420 m
Walking time
6-7 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
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
1 screw carabiner
Sling 120 cm
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (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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