Meeting point
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
Via Ferrata Ostegg
1 day
Exciting via ferrata
Idyllic hut at 2,317 m above sea level
Approximately 6 hours of hiking time
Season:
July September
Departure Times
08:15
OUTDOOR Shop & Café, Grindelwald
Key info
Experienced mountain hiker
At least 1 day of via ferrata experience
At least 6 hours of hiking with a backpack
Sure-footed and no fear of heights
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
High above Grindelwald, near the Eiger face: A via ferrata for those seeking true alpine solitude.
A narrow path, a challenging via ferrata, a secluded hut: The ascent to the Ostegg Hut is demanding but rewarding. At the top, you'll be greeted with views of the Grindelwald Valley and the surrounding peaks. The descent requires full concentration once more – an alpine tour for mountain enthusiasts seeking the original experience.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
8 km
Ascent
+770 m
Descent
-770 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Approach
The tour starts in Grindelwald, where after a brief equipment check, we take the train to Alpiglen. From there, we follow the Eiger Trail to the turnoff towards the Glacier Gorge. The path steadily climbs, leading through meadows and scree fields, requiring increasing concentration. At about 1,750 m above sea level, we leave the hiking trail and continue up a narrow track.
Via Ferrata
The start of the via ferrata requires good sure-footedness – there's no cable yet. We carefully place each step, feeling our way over rocks ever higher. In a narrow gorge, the secured section begins. We climb along cables, pull ourselves up rock steps, and tackle a steep section with the help of the mountain guide. Afterward, we cross easier rocky terrain and reach the Ostegg Hut.
Ostegg Hut
The hut sits on a flat meadow with a wide view over Grindelwald and the Bernese Alps. After a well-deserved break and a snack from our backpack, we start the return journey.
Descent
The route takes us back the same way – climbing, hiking, full of impressions from an alpine tour that will stay with us for a long time.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Not included
Snacks
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
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 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
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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