Meeting point
Gleckstein hut
Glecksteinhütte, 3818 Grindelwald
Wetterhorn
1.5 days
Alpine climbing on the Willsgrätli
Glacier crossing
Impressive summit panorama
Season:
June September
Departure Times
17:30
Glecksteinhütte for dinner
Key info
Multiple high-altitude tour experiences required
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Climb over rock and snow, experience airy ridge climbing passages, and enjoy the view from the Wetterhorn.
The Wetterhorn is more than just the local mountain of Grindelwald. The ascent via the Willsgrätli demands strength, technique, and endurance. After a leisurely hut ascent, an alpine adventure awaits: crampons on the glacier, ridge climbing, a final ascent. At the top: the view over the Bernese Oberland.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Glecksteinhütte
The path to Glecksteinhütte begins at the bus stop Abzweig Gleckstein. It gets straight to the point: a steep but beautiful trail leads along the upper Grindelwald Glacier. On the right, the gorge carved by the glacier, on the left, steep rock walls. There are frequent views down into the valley. With luck, ibexes can be seen right at the hut – a real highlight. In the evening, you meet your mountain guide to discuss the ascent of the Wetterhorn.
Distance
3.5 km
Ascent
+850 m
Descent
-50 m
Walking time
3 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Ascent of the Wetterhorn via the Willsgrätli
Early start in the light of headlamps. The path leads to and over the Chrinnen Glacier, where crampons are needed. Then the climbing begins: The Willsgrätli rises exposed upwards. Concentration is required here, every grip counts. At the Weather Saddle, the final stage: The summit ascent demands everything again – in early summer over snow, later over rock. Then the goal: 3,692 m above sea level, the Wetterhorn. The view extends from the surrounding snowy peaks over the pre-Alps to the Swiss Plateau and the Jura. The descent follows the ascent route back to Glecksteinhütte and into the valley.
Distance
8 km
Ascent
+1450 m
Descent
-2250 m
Walking time
8-9 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
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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