- 6:40 h
- 30.97 km
- 2,005 m
- 2,006 m
- 919 m
- 2,352 m
- 1,433 m
- Start: Grindelwald Sports Center
- Destination: Grindelwald Sports Center
From Grindelwald Dorf, this trail leads towards Bonera on the east side of the Eiger and from there onto the world-famous Eiger Trail below the Eiger North Face. The path winds through an impressive moraine glacier landscape up to the Eigergletscher. From here, it continues over the Kleine Scheidegg to Männlichen, where you enjoy a breathtaking view of the snow-covered peaks of the surrounding 4000-meter mountains. From Männlichen, the long descent to Schwendi can be tackled. Alternatively, you can also take the gondola, either from Männlichen or the middle station Holenstein, back down to the valley.
Good to know
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Directions
Equipment
- First aid kit
- Weather-appropriate clothing (always with you: rain protection)
- Drink and food supply
- Mobile phone
Directions & Parking facilities
The fastest way to the Jungfrau Region from Basel and Geneva is via Bern. From Zurich, the route via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass is recommended. The pass is open all year round.
From the south, travel to the Jungfrau Region is via Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both passes are only open in summer. An alternative is the Simplon Pass with a subsequent car shuttle through the Lötschberg Tunnel.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken, follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here turn left towards Grindelwald. The whole drive takes about 30 minutes and includes some winding roads.
Wengen
Wengen is car-free. If arriving by car, you must leave it in Lauterbrunnen and take the train. The trip from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen takes about 20 minutes.
Grindelwald
There are three public parking garages: Eiger+ Parking Garage (252 parking spaces), Sports Center Parking Garage (160 parking spaces), and the new Terminal Parking (1000 parking spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, we can also use the parking lot in Grindelwald Grund.
Wengen
Directly below Lauterbrunnen station is a multi-story parking garage. Alternatively, the parking lot near Lauterbrunnen church can be used. From here, a bus runs to the station every half hour. On foot it takes about 10 minutes.
A covered passage leads from Lauterbrunnen Parking Garage to the trains to Wengen.
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travelers from Zurich change trains in Bern. Trains run every half hour.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken Ost station, we reach Grindelwald without changing trains via the Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB). Important: Board the rear part of the train as it splits in Zweilütschinen. Those boarding at the front end up in Lauterbrunnen. The trip takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later, we arrive at the final station in the village.
There are three stations in Grindelwald (Terminal, Grund, and Dorf). The final station (Dorf) is located in the center of Grindelwald.
Wengen
From Interlaken Ost station, we reach Wengen in 44 minutes. With the blue-yellow train of the Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB) we go to Lauterbrunnen. Important: We sit in the front part of the train because it splits in Zweilütschinen. Those seated at the rear take a detour to Grindelwald. In Lauterbrunnen, we change to the yellow-green train of the Wengernalp Bahn (WAB). This takes us to Wengen in 12 minutes.
Additional information
License (master data)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Free running shoe test at the Backdoor Shop Grindelwald
Safety guidelines
- During heavy rainfall, watch out for stream beds
- Be aware of snowfields in spring
- Be cautious during thunderstorms
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