View of the Eiger Glacier – North Face of the Eiger loop from Eigergletscher

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View of the Eiger Glacier – North Face of the Eiger loop from Eigergletscher

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View of the Eiger Glacier – North Face of the Eiger loop from Eigergletscher

01:57

6.02km

270m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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32 m

View of the Eiger Glacier

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You could almost think that when the railway was built over 100 years ago, they were already thinking of Instagram. The view of the glacier is unique.

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View of Rotstock with the Eiger in the background

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As soon as you arrive at the Eigergletscher train station, the landscape overwhelms you. As the name of the stop suggests, you are at the foot of the Eiger Glacier. At this point, you can mainly see the Rotstock, although the Eiger is visible behind it.

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View of Fallbodensee and Kleine Scheidegg

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A beautifully landscaped lake with crystal clear water in which you can also cool your feet - if you like ;-)

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1.37 km

North Face of the Eiger

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A very historic, dramatic, impressive and beautiful place in the Bernese Oberland! To be enjoyed with caution at all times.

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Fallbodensee: View of the Eiger's North Face

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At Fallbodensee, you’ll be surrounded by an alpine lake that reflects the dramatic peaks above it, with a particularly stunning view of the Eiger’s north face. This picturesque little lake, located near the Jungfraujoch region, offers a unique perspective on one of Switzerland’s most iconic mountains, famous among climbers for its sheer vertical wall.

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Fallbodenhubel

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2.64 km

Jungfrau Railway

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A lovely little train journey with a wonderful view, which really slows you down.

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View of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

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The panoramic trail from the Männlichen station to Kleine Scheidegg is ideal for seeing and photographing the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau from up close.

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6.02 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.45 km

1.97 km

595 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

2.07 km

573 m

489 m

436 m

284 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,300 m)

Lowest point (2,060 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

17°C

1°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 11, 2024,Von der Kleinen Scheidegg zur Eigernordwand

The Kleine Scheidegg is the pass between the Eiger and Lauberhorn that connects Grindelwald with Lauterbrunnen.
The Kleine Scheidegg is particularly known for its panorama with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau trio as well as numerous glaciers. It also offers a good view of the Eiger North Face.
We hiked to the Eiger Glacier via the Jungfrau Eiger Walk and …

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