The classic in the Jungfrau region

4.66 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition:
Great panorama
Hiking Trail
  • 1:25 h
  • 4.66 km
  • 20 m
  • 180 m
  • 2,061 m
  • 2,229 m
  • 168 m
  • Start: Männlichen, aerial cableway
  • Destination: Kleine Scheidegg

The sight of the triumvirate Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau makes this pleasant, easy-to-walk hike the ultimate classic. Vacationers from almost all countries can be encountered. Orientation is easy; from the starting point of the hike, the destination Kleine Scheidegg is marked on the signposts. A tip for all photographers: capture Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau together in one shot right at the beginning of the hike. Later, they will no longer fit in a single photo. The Tschuggen sneaks into the image and obscures the view of the Jungfraujoch. It stands out with its green meadows against the eternal snow of the triumvirate. But other peaks are also worth seeing, such as Faulhorn, Wetterhorn or Schilthorn. The path is level or slightly downhill. After passing the Tschuggen, the Lauberhorn appears on the right, for ski sports enthusiasts the epitome of the men’s downhill discipline. The view down to Grindelwald enchants. Soon the destination of the hike, Kleine Scheidegg, is reached. Here, the Jungfrau Railway and Wengernalp Railway trains painted in various colors catch the eye. Travelers to the Jungfraujoch must change trains here because the track gauges and power systems of the two railways differ.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

Good to know

Pavements

Trail
Street

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Männlichen - Rotsteckli - Kleine Scheidegg (1h 20min)

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: lightweight trekking shoes, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, travel first aid kit, light picnic, enough fluids, mobile phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

Outbound journey: by train via Interlaken Ost - Grindelwald to Grindelwald Grund, further by gondola or by train via Interlaken Ost – Lauterbrunnen to Wengen and further by aerial cableway

Return journey: from Kleine Scheidegg via Grindelwald to Interlaken Ost or via Wengen - Lauterbrunnen to Interlaken Ost

Additional information

Association Bernese Hiking Trails, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: 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 exclusively on marked paths of the hiking trail category.

Map

Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 254T Interlaken

Nearby

Contact

The classic in the Jungfrau region
3818 Grindelwald