[Kbell7]

15 May 2023 at 0:08:43 #829846

My husband and I are visiting this area June 11-13. Will it be too early in the season to visit Jungfraujoch and do the Eiger Trail and/or the Mannlichen-Klein Scheidegg Trail? Average weather this time of year??

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[kim11]

15 May 2023 at 2:22:16 #954432

Unfortunately many of the higher elevation hikes in the region (including the two you mention) typically do not open until at least June 15. You can check status here maps.jungfrauferien.ch/hiking/

There are a number of lower elevation hikes that will be open. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg, *maybe* Stechelberg to Mürren, certainly Mürren to Grütschalp. The hike from Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg will likely be open as well. Consult with the local TI office to make sure.

There is no such thing as “average” weather in the mountains! It could be glorious, it could be raining, it *probably* won’t be snowing but who knows. Best you can tell is a day or two in advance. Use a local weather source like meteoblue.com. “International” sites are completely unreliable.

The cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch travel runs year round.

[Anna]

16 May 2023 at 7:11:25 #954433

Hi Kbell7,

You can find information about the weather here: http://www.myswissalps.com/weather

The Panorama Trail between Mannlichen and Kleine Scheidegg is still covered in snow. The trail is usually groomed and open for hiking by mid-June depending on the weather condition. Before your trip, you can check the mountain webcam here: http://www.maennlichen.ch/en/live.html

Excursion to Jungfraujoch is possible all year-round. You can find information about tickets here: http://www.myswissalps.com/jungfraujoch/tickets

There are lots of hiking options in the Bernese Oberland other than mountaintop trails. In addition to Kim’s suggestions, I recommend the walk from Iseltwald to Giessbach Falls and a trip up to Harder Kulm (you can take the funicular up and hike down if you wish). You can also take the cogwheel train to Brienzer Rothorn and explore the many trails at the top. If you have a Berner Oberland Pass, you can travel for free to all these destinations.

Regards,

Anna

[Kbell7]

16 May 2023 at 19:29:39 #954434

Thanks much Kim and Anna –

Anna – you referenced the Bernese Oberland Regional pass. We will be using the Swiss travel pass. We the same benefits apply.

Kristi

[Yolanda]

17 May 2023 at 4:34:58 #954435

Hello Kristi,

That’s great you will be have the Swiss Travel Pass, this is a great pass that covers Switzerland. The Berner Oberland Pass, as you can gather, covers only the Bernese Oberland region. There are some subtle ‘benefit’ differences between the two, you can read all about them in the links below:

• https://www.myswissalps.com/regionalpassberneseoberland/validity
• https://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/validity

One example for you, traveling to Harder Kulm is free with the Bernese Oberland Pass, however with the Swiss Travel Pass, you would need to purchase a ticket but it would be discounted by 50%.

Kind regards,

Yolanda