--- title: "UNESCO themed trail: Pfingstegg - Bäregg - Pfingstegg No. 24 & U2" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/unesco-themed-trail-pfingstegg-baeregg-pfingstegg-no-24-u2" description: "The UNESCO themed trails are digitally walkable via smarTrails. You only need this link and an internet-enabled smartphone. Alternatively, guided tours can also be booked here. The hike from Pfingstegg to Bäregg is not only scenic but also educational. At seven locations, you learn how the spectacular rockfall at the Eiger occurred, why the glacier lake formed by it constitutes a danger, and how the image of a mountain hut on the edge became a symbol for the potentially dramatic consequences of climate change in Europe. The path winds gently from Pfingstegg over open meadows and through the coniferous forest towards the glacier. As soon as the forest is left behind, the steep ascent to the hut begins. In the background, the snow-covered peaks of the Fiescherhörner are visible. The trail becomes narrower and winds upwards curve after curve. In the valley on the right below lie the remains of the Lower Grindelwald Glacier. If you look closely, pieces of ice and the glacier lake are visible." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/46201265/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share UNESCO themed trail: Pfingstegg - Bäregg - Pfingstegg No. 24 & U2 ===================================================================== - 5.58 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Thematic Trail - 2:25 h - 5.58 km - 428 m - 405 m - 1,368 m - 1,774 m - 406 m - - Start: Pfingstegg mountain station, Grindelwald - Destination: Pfingstegg mountain station, Grindelwald Climate Change and Natural Hazards The UNESCO themed trails are digitally walkable via smarTrails. You only need and an internet-enabled smartphone. Alternatively, guided tours can also be booked . The hike from Pfingstegg to Bäregg is not only scenic but also educational. At seven locations, you learn how the spectacular rockfall at the Eiger occurred, why the glacier lake formed by it constitutes a danger, and how the image of a mountain hut on the edge became a symbol for the potentially dramatic consequences of climate change in Europe. The path winds gently from Pfingstegg over open meadows and through the coniferous forest towards the glacier. As soon as the forest is left behind, the steep ascent to the hut begins. In the background, the snow-covered peaks of the Fiescherhörner are visible. The trail becomes narrower and winds upwards curve after curve. In the valley on the right below lie the remains of the Lower Grindelwald Glacier. If you look closely, pieces of ice and the glacier lake are visible. Read more Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (50%) Path (48%) Trail (1%) Asphalt (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Pfingstegg - Bäregg - Pfingstegg Read more Equipment - Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover - Sturdy and comfortable footwear - Weather-appropriate and durable clothing in multi-layer principle - Sun and rain protection - Provisions and drinking water - First aid kit - Pocket knife - Mobile phone - If applicable, telescopic poles, headlamp, map material Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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, arrival is via Grimsel or Susten Pass to the Jungfrau Region. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, the Simplon Pass with subsequent car transport through the Lötschberg Tunnel is an option. **Grindelwald** From Interlaken, follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here turn left towards Grindelwald. The entire drive takes about 30 minutes and leads over a partially winding route. - - - Read more **Parking****Grindelwald** There are three public parking garages: Parkhaus Eiger+ (252 parking spaces), Parkhaus Sportzentrum (160 parking spaces), and the new Terminal Parking (1000 spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, the parking lot in Grindelwald Grund can also be used. Read more **Public transportation**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 operate every half hour. **Grindelwald** From Interlaken Ost station, you reach Grindelwald without changing trains by Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB). Important: Board the rear part of the train as it splits at Zweilütschinen. If you board the front, you will end up in Lauterbrunnen. The journey takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later you reach the final stop in the village. Grindelwald has three stations (Terminal, Grund, and Dorf). The final station (Dorf) is located in the center of Grindelwald. - - Read more Additional information Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - - Read more Safety guidelines Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - canyon swing - attractions - mountain railways - Tours 4.54 km - Thematic Trail 3.54 km - Thematic Trail 2.68 km - Thematic Trail - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3818 Grindelwald Download GPX file - - - -