Eigergletscher – Eiger trail via Ferrata

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    27 February 2020 at 14:09:04 #825361

    Good afternoon,

    i will do the eiger trail via ferrata in may. how do I get to the Eigergletscher train station using only the swiss travel pass?

    What are the route options for the Eigergletscher station?

    Tks Rafael – Brazil

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    27 February 2020 at 19:32:42 #930908

    Hi Rafael,

    You need to get to Kleine Scheidegg first. From there you can take the train to Jungfraujoch. The only stop between Kleine Scheidegg and Jungfraujoch is Eigergletscher. Also read: http://www.myswissalps.com/jungfraujoch/gettingthere.

    With the Swiss Travel Pass you will get 25% discount from the train ticket from Grindelwald or Wengen to Eigergletscher (also to Jungfraujoch). Trains to Grindelwald or Wengen will be for free with the pass. See the validity map of the Swiss Travel Pass at http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/validity.

    Ildiko

    Also see:

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    27 February 2020 at 20:02:27 #930909

    Hi Ildiko,

    I am not a hiker but I know many of the higher altitude trails will still be closed in May. Is the via ferrata likely to be accessible at that time of year? Do you know?

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    27 February 2020 at 20:13:03 #930910

    ok, thanks, i’m just going to do the eiger trail.

    Mark
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    28 February 2020 at 10:37:57 #930911

    You can also just walk from Kleine Scheidegg to Eigergletscher. It is s beautiful trail and takes about 1 hr and is uphill but you can see Eigergletscher from KS. I would doubt the Eiger trail will be passable in May either, perhaps late May as I believe it is mostly south facing but more likely mid July. You should check with the local tourist office when you arrive to get the most up to date status of the high Alpine trails

    mark

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    29 February 2020 at 13:18:33 #930912

    Hi Mark –

    I’d say that the North Face of the Eiger faces north, and the general exposure of the Eiger trail is northwest, and the ultimate authority, the Swiss Land Office, agrees with me:

    map.geo.admin.ch/?topic=swisstopo&lang=en&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&catalogNodes=1392,1538,1396,1430,1436&layers=ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege&E=2641063.82&N=1161198.81&zoom=5

    And, since direct sunlight on the North Face is indeed , scarce, the trail will definitely not be open earlier than many other high Alpine trails. I might hazard a guess at very late June. July is not unreasonable. Some of the issue is not the only trail itself, but what is on the slopes overhanging the trail(s). Snowslides, rocks freed by thawing, melting snow/ice streams, etc.

    Slowpoke

    Mark
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    29 February 2020 at 22:40:13 #930913

    HI Slowpoke

    Obviously I really didn’t research which direction the Eiger trail faced. On a simple hiking trail map I had it showed Interlaken East to the left of Interlaken West and the Eiger strait ahead so I just guessed. I didn’t think it would make much difference which direction it faced in May as it would likely be impassable.

    Mark

    Slowpoke
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    29 February 2020 at 22:48:20 #930914

    <<“I didn’t think it would make much difference which direction it faced in May as it would likely be impassable. “>>

    I agree, but, I though it might be valuable to connect the trail with the famous North Face.

    Slowpoke

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    29 February 2020 at 23:25:41 #930915

    ok, i’ll find out at the information desk when i’m in Grindelwald.

    Which trails you recommend in May for those who like mountains and adventures. and how to get there by train using the swiss travel pass.

    Tks

    Rafael

    instagram.com/rafa_abrantess/

    Slowpoke
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    1 March 2020 at 0:30:24 #930916

    Hi Rafael –

    <<“Which trails you recommend in May for those who like mountains and

    adventures. and how to get there by train using the swiss travel pass.”>>

    I don’t.

    It’s the altitude. The problem is the same anywhere. Mountain trails above roughly 1000 to 1500 meters are not safe for hiking. Much below that, they are not mountain trails. Check the altitudes given with these links.

    This one will be open:

    http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/hohtenn-lalden

    This one will, too:

    http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/lauterbrunnen-stechelberg

    This one may be:

    http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/gruetschalp-muerren

    This one will not be:

    http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/maennlichen-kleinescheidegg

    Each of those links tells how to get there by public transport. Some is free with the STP. The privately run mountain transport offers discounts.

    Here is a validity map with comments:

    http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/validity

    Your best bet is to come after June 15th, or preferably after July 1, through mid to late September.

    Slowpoke

    PS – if you are comfortable with a topographic map, there is one available that shows the marked hiking trails. Naturally, it shows altitudes. Do you want the link?

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    1 March 2020 at 0:54:19 #930917

    thanks, don’t need the link.

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