Meeting point
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
Unknown Peaks of Grindelwald
4 days
Four days of alpine variety
Technically easy peak tours
Glacier crossings and alpine climbing
Season:
July September
Departure Times
10:15
OUTDOOR Shop & Café, Grindelwald
Key info
Previous high-altitude tour experience
Familiarity with ice axe and crampons
At least 7 hours hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Four days exploring wild, solitary mountain landscapes: peaks, glaciers, and ridges you'll never forget.
Four days in untouched mountain landscapes, far from the crowds. Technically easy but challenging tours to forgotten peaks between the Schreckhorn and Gleckstein huts. Glacier crossings, easy climbing sections, and wild ridges make this high-altitude tour a true adventure.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Schreckhorn Hut
The path to the Schreckhorn Hut is an experience in itself: rock walls, glaciers, and alpine expanses accompany us every step of the way. From the top station of the Pfingstegg cable car, we first leisurely ascend to the Bäregg mountain house before continuing over steep paths, ladders, and along impressive slopes. The view of the Grindelwald Glacier is breathtaking. After about four hours, we reach the Schreckhorn Hut – a perfect base for the coming days.
Distance
6.5 km
Ascent
+1350 m
Descent
-150 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Climbing Strahlegghorn 3,461 m a.s.l.
After an early breakfast, we set off. First, we cross the glacier, then ascend over moraines and snowfields to the Strahlegg Pass. The final ridge requires concentration but offers fantastic climbing with more solid rock than expected at this altitude. The summit view is stunning: Schreckhorn, Lauteraarhorn, Finsteraarhorn, and Fiescherhorn form a magnificent panorama. We descend the same way back to the Schreckhorn Hut.
Distance
6.5 km
Ascent
+1100 m
Descent
-1100 m
Walking time
6-7 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Traverse of Gwächtenhorn 3,164 m a.s.l.
Before sunrise, we leave the Schreckhorn Hut and follow old paths below the Kleine Schreckhorn. After varied climbing, we reach the Gwächtenjoch. Here, the terrain changes abruptly: instead of dark rocks, we enter an icy glacier world. The ascent to Gwächtenhorn is short but rewarding – the view stretches from Wetterhorn to Eiger. We descend over the glacier to the Gleckstein Hut, where we end the day on the terrace.
Distance
8.5 km
Ascent
+800 m
Descent
-1000 m
Walking time
6 hrs
Day4
Day 4: Climbing Rosenhorn 3,689 m a.s.l.
With light gear, we set off. The path first gently ascends to Beesi Bärgli, then continues to the glacier. In a steady rhythm, we climb over snowfields to the Rosenegg. The last meters over the airy summit ridge are a delight – easy climbing with a magnificent view. From the summit, we look at the mighty Schreckhorn North Face, the Gauli region, and far into the Haslital. During the summit break, we look back on our route from the previous day before descending to the Gleckstein Hut and further into the valley.
Distance
11 km
Ascent
+1500 m
Descent
-1500 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 30-35 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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