Ascent to Mönchsjochhütte – View of Jungfraujoch loop from Moench

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Ascent to Mönchsjochhütte – View of Jungfraujoch loop from Moench

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Ascent to Mönchsjochhütte – View of Jungfraujoch loop from Moench

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5.43km

420m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.67 km for 1.89 km

Waypoints

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964 m

Footpath to Mönchsjoch Hut

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If the Mönchsjochhütte is open and there is no fresh snow, you can easily hike to the Mönchsjochhütte and to the entrance to the Mönch.

Good footwear is also necessary on this route. The final meters to the Mönchsjochhütte can be very icy and steep.

Climbing the Mönch is only possible for experienced mountaineers or with a mountain guide.

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1.35 km

Mönch Ascent Entry Point

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The first major climbing section of the Mönch ascent is equipped with fixed ropes and climbing aids.

These are the last climbing aids to the summit.

Tour only for experienced mountaineers or with a mountain guide!

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2.55 km

View of the Eiger

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View of the Eiger from the Mönch.

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3.54 km

Ascent to Mönchsjochhütte

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At first, a hike to the Mönchsjochhütte does not seem too difficult. But with the thin air up here, it is quite tedious, the specified walking time of 45 min. observed. Nevertheless, highly recommended 👍🏼

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5.18 km

View of Jungfraujoch

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If you drive up to the Top of Europe on the Jungfrau Railway, you will experience a fascinating world. But should also take one of the first tracks in the morning to get his money. There is much offered. In addition, the thin air, here at over 3000m.ü.M, quite tired 😂 You can tell, if you take the first steps, coming from the train. And as Martin has already mentioned, sunglasses are a must, I had none at that time. But you can buy one there.

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5.43 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

114 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

2.41 km

114 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

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Comments

July 11, 2024,Mönch 4110m

Soft snow on a narrow ridge above the cornices forced us to turn back 20 metres early. But that counts too.

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September 11, 2024,Auf den Mönch (4107 m)

The climb was more difficult than expected.

After a coffee with the mountain guide we set off.

The weather was good and the path to the Mönchsjochhütte was level.

The weather forecast predicted fog on the summit around midday and snowfall in the evening. Expected wind speed 12 kmh.

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