Hiking in the presence of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

11.91 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hiking Trail
  • 3:50 h
  • 11.91 km
  • 590 m
  • 590 m
  • 1,487 m
  • 1,926 m
  • 439 m
  • Start: Grütschalp, aerial cableway
  • Destination: Grütschalp, aerial cableway

The triumvirate Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are constant companions on this hike. The mountain hiking trail does not pose any special challenges. The Allmendhubelbahn and the Grütschalp – Mürren railway offer various shortcut options. One section with hard surface.

At the starting point of the hike, head towards Allmendhubel. Up to this intermediate destination, the route is also called Mountain View Trail, probably as a convenience for English-speaking tourists. After a short stretch on pastureland, turn right onto a path. Now follows a longer ascent through forest and alpine meadows. Suddenly, you reach the Bletschenalp. From here, a ridgeway-like section follows. Alongside views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, there are views of countless mountain peaks such as the Mittags- and Breithorn or the mid-station Birg of the Schilthorn cable car. On the other side of the Lauterbrunnen valley, the peaks Lauberhorn, Tschuggen and Männlichen can be seen. Below, the holiday resort Wengen, embedded in a hollow, can be spotted. The Faulhorn, the Schynige Platte and the Augstmatthorn are also visible. After a short steeper ascent, turn left at the Hohlücke signpost towards Allmendhubel. Here, children enjoy the large adventure playground. A panorama board makes it easier to name the numerous peaks. The Allmendhubelbahn offers a shortcut to Mürren. The next intermediate destination is the BLM station Mürren; also note the railway symbol on the signposts. The route alternates between steeper and less steep sections. The additional note Panoramaweg helps to find the right path in the dense hiking trail network. The last section from Mürren to Grütschalp is easy to walk. Signposted as a hiking trail, it offers an alternative for a short and relaxed hike.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

Good to know

Pavements

Trail
Path
Asphalt

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Grütschalp - Bletschenalp - Allmendhubel - Mürren - Winteregg – Grütschalp

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: sturdy and waterproof mountain boots, light to medium backpack, cold protection, sun protection, hiking poles, pocket first aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos bottle, mobile phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

Outbound journey: By train to Interlaken Ost, then to Lauterbrunnen and further by aerial cableway to Grütschalp

Return journey: By aerial cableway to Lauterbrunnen, then to Interlaken Ost

Additional information

Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch

Literature

Hiking book Panoramic hikes of the Bernese hiking trails

License (master data)

Safety guidelines

This route runs wholly or partly on marked trails of the mountain hiking trail category.

Map

Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 254T Interlaken

Nearby

Arrival

Hiking in the presence of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
3825 Lauterbrunnen