Meeting point
Station Eigergletscher
Station Eigergletscher, 3823 Lauterbrunnen
Via Ferrata Eiger
3 - 4 hrs
Right next to the Eiger North Face
Via ferrata adventure with summit
Approx. 3–4 hours hiking time
Season:
July September
Official tours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. You can book private tours on any date. Contact us to check availability.
Departure Times
09:00
Eigergletscher Station (Morning Tour)
14:00
Eigergletscher Station (Afternoon Tour)
Key info
12
Min. age
12
75
Max. age
75
Minimum age: 12 years (official tours). Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. If you are over 75, please contact us before booking.
Min. weight
40kg
Max. weight
120kg
Experienced mountain hiker
No via ferrata experience required
At least 4 hours hiking with a backpack
Sure-footed and free from vertigo
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
A varied via ferrata above the Eiger Trail, right next to the North Face. At the top awaits the Rotstock.
Right next to the Eiger North Face, the via ferrata climbs over rock ledges and ladders to the Rotstock. Equipped with harness, carabiner, and helmet, you ascend from the Eiger Trail through the Rotstock Gorge to the start. From there, the route leads over the Rotstock saddle to the summit. Views, depths, and pure nature, it's all there.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
3 km
Ascent
+450 m
Descent
-450 m
Walking time
3-4 hrs
Arrival
Travel independently by gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher Station.
Via Ferrata
From Eigergletscher Station, we follow the Eiger Trail down to the grassy shoulder Wart, where the path to the via ferrata branches off.
After about 45 minutes, we reach the start at 2,400 m above sea level. Here, the safety briefing takes place. The mountain guide shows you the technique on the wire rope before we begin.
The route leads over iron ladders, footholds, and rock passages up to the Rotstock saddle and further to the summit of Rotstock at 2,663 m above sea level.
Descent
The descent is on the backside. There are also some tricky spots here before we return to Eigergletscher Station.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Technical equipment
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
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 hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Footwear
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Basics
Light gloves
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
Technical equipment is provided free of charge. Please let us know what you need when booking.
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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