Eiger/Jungfrau trail, getting there
A traveler and their family are planning a trip to Switzerland in early June. They are looking for guidance on hiking the Eiger Trail and accessing Jungfrau, specifically lift costs and travel logistics for their group, which includes a senior and a child. They appreciate any advice from fellow travelers to ensure an enjoyable experience.
- Check train ticket prices for the Eiger Trail and Jungfrau as they can be expensive, approximately 128 CHF for a round trip to Jungfraujoch.
- The Eiger Trail runs from Alpiglen to Eigergletscher station and requires a train to access both ends; there is no lift.
- Consider the Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg route for a family-friendly hike; however, this may be closed until mid-June.
- For a scenic and easy walk, the trail from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg is level and offers beautiful views.
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My family and I are coming to Switzerland the first of June and need some information on Jungfrau and Eiger. How much is the lift to get to the Eiger trail and how do we go about getting from the Eiger Trail to the top of Jungfrau? I have looked and can’t seem to find anything for this anywhere. Any help for our family of 5 including a senior to child would be greatly appreciative. Thanks!
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The following is a note from a TripAdvisor user.
“I hiked the Eiger trail from Alpiglen to Kleine Scheidegg as I prefer walking uphill to down, this was a hot day so I appreciated that it was in the mountain’s shadow all morning. The walk was fairly steep and a scrabble at times but my hiking boots were more than up to it and the views across the valley and beyond were amazing, was nice to see some mountain climbers attempting the North Face. I then carried on around the path to Mannlichen and the so called royal trail which gives great views down to Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald and Lake Thun. You could see as far as the Jura on the day I was there. Since the Royal walks rebranding the path has been made much more accessible than the last time I was here and was less of a scramble to the top.”
I’ve read in other posts that going uphill is preferable to downhill. It’s very steep. So if you do go to Kleine Scheidegg, then the train to Jungfrau goes from there to the top. Tickets for that leg are very expensive, about 128 CHF/USD for round trip.
Hi McDuncan05 and welcome to MySwissAlps!
Do you mean this one? http://www.jungfrau.ch/shop/e n/eiger-trail-wanderung/
I think you can get ticket prices there directly.
You may also want to check the following threads:
- http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/eiger-trail-snow
- http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/hiking-eiger-trail-and-doing-the-jungfraujoch
- http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/get-from-eiger-trail-to-eigergletscher-station
Hope the above and the information on the previous threads clear up any doubts!
Maria.
Hi Mcduncan
there is no lift to the Eiger Trail. It runs from Alpiglen to Eigergletscher station (or vise versa)and both ends are accessible by train. Also you cannot go to the top of Jungfrau unless you are a world class mountain climber. Perhaps you mean Jungfraujoch? This is only accessible by train which begins at Kleine Scheidegg with a stop at Eigergletscher Station before continuing on to Jungfraujoch. Mark
Hi Mark,
I was hoping you would join in. Any advice on the suitability of the Eiger Trail as something McDuncan’s team (“family of 5 including a senior to child”) ought to attempt and whether the trail will be accessible early June.
Hi…
Please also check below link that stated Eiger Trail summer date will be from late June until October. So I guess it means early June will still be closed.
Nice work Ashraf. A more direct link at http://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/kleine-scheidegg/eiger-trail/
Hi Rockoyster
Well Rockoyster, as you know it is difficult to answer a post when the question makes no sense (sorry McDuncan but its true. It happens frequently so don’t feel bad). I suspect McDuncan has no interest in a moderately difficult hike possibly covered in snow. Instead he/she mistakenly thinks the Eiger Trail is a gateway to Jungfrau?Eiger? Mõnch?
Of course this is all speculation
Mark
We were looking at taking the wide walking trail near Jungfraujoch and Eiger where you can see the NorthFace and then catch a ride up to the top of Jungfraujoch. Thank you for the links. I will definitely me checking them out. Since the trail on the NorthFace will more than likely still be closed, what are your suggestions on a hike in the area that will let us see the valley and go to Jungfraujoch? Thank you.
Hi..
I think for family with children you may consider Maennlichen to Kleine Scheidegg trail. To go to Maennlichen you may use gondola/cable car from Wengen.
From Kleine Scheidegg you may proceed to Jungfraujoch by train.
Unfortunately the Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg route will likely still be closed as well. Usual opening date is around 15 June.
You will be able to see the entire Jungfrau massif from Kleine Scheidegg, just take the train up there then onwards to Jungfraujoch.
To see the valley take the lovely walk from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg. It will take you by the waterfalls. About 4 miles on a flat wide trail.
Hi McDuncan
Kim’s suggestion of walking in Lauterbrunnen Valley is an excellent suggestion. It should be clear of snow, it’s level, and it’s beautiful. You can walk all the way to Stechelberg and return to Lauterbrunnen by bus or just turn around and return when you have walked enough.
If you want a relatively easy hike out of Kleine Scheidegg the route from KS down to Wengernalp may be passable. It is moderately downhill and will take about 1-1.5hrs with a very nice close up view of Jungfrau. You could do this walk after visiting Jungfraujoch as it parallels the train route from KS to Lauterbrunnen and there is a stop at Wengernalp. You would likely have to change trains in KS on your return from Jungfraujoch anyway. Mark
PS You were definitely thinking of the hike from Männlichen to KS which is very popular. That is entirely different from the Eiger Trail. It is an honest and understandable mistake
Yes Rockoyster that is the correct link. You are the expert 😀.
I am not sure the exact date when will the trail Maennlichen-Kleine Scheidegg be opened this year, but the gondola/cable car from Wengen to Maennlichen will already open by 18 May.
Yes, many of the high mountain transports begin running many weeks before the hiking trails are accessible.That’s because the views are incredible! And you can still enjoy those without doing the hiking.
I’d highly recommend taking the gondola up to Männlichen even though you need to then take it back down to Wengen than being able to walk to Kleine Scheidegg
Thank you all for the information. I will most definitely be looking at all of it and we can make a decision on what we want to do for our day spent in this region. I appreciate your time and help!
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