Meeting point
First cable car station (Talstation)
Dorfstrasse 187, 3818 Grindelwald
Ski Tour Schwarzhorn
1 day
Powder snow in winter, spring snow in spring
Close-up views of Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, and Eiger
Exciting ridge to the summit
Season:
December April
Departure Times
08:30
Key info
Ski touring experience required
A strong skier who handles black runs with ease
Comfortable with 4 hours of hiking while carrying a pack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Sun on your face, an exciting climb to the summit, a breathtaking panorama – then the long descent through the finest snow begins.
The Schwarzhorn offers ideal spring snow conditions and a panorama from Eiger to Wetterhorn. After the ascent in the morning sun, a long descent to Grindelwald follows. If there is still powder snow on the north side, we certainly take advantage of it. Technically straightforward, but with a rewarding descent: perfect for an enjoyable ski tour.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
10 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-1700 m
Walking time
5 hrs
Arrival
After taking the cable car to Grindelwald First and a chairlift ride to Oberjoch, the day begins with an initial descent to Schilt.
Ascent
Here we put on the skins and start the ascent, first gently, then steeper towards the summit. The morning sun warms the snow as we gain altitude at a steady pace. Some kick turns challenge the technique, but the panorama rewards every step. At the shoulder of the Schwarzhorn, we leave our skis and hike to the summit on foot.
Summit
The summit panorama is absolutely unique: Right in front of us stand the Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, and Eiger in all their glory, but we can also see the Mittelland and Jura: a summit view of the highest order. We enjoy a break at this extraordinary spot before hiking back down to our skis.
Descent
Back at our skis, the highlight begins: the long descent back to the valley. We usually find perfect spring snow, making skiing almost effortless. If conditions are not optimal on the south side, we switch to the north side and look for the last powder snow fields. The tour ends in Grindelwald, with tired legs but a big smile on your face.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant 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 winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Technical Equipment
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
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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