North Face of the Eiger – View of the Eiger North Face loop from Kleine Scheidegg

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North Face of the Eiger – View of the Eiger North Face loop from Kleine Scheidegg

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North Face of the Eiger – View of the Eiger North Face loop from Kleine Scheidegg

04:53

12.9km

710m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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48 m

Kleine Scheidegg railway station

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Bahnhof Kleine Scheidegg.
The BOB (Bernese Oberland Railway) comes from Interlaken, goes on the small Scheidegg 2'061 m on to the Jungfraujoch 3'466 m. The BOB is included in the ski ticket from Interlaken to Kleine Scheidegg.

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95 m

Jungfrau Railway

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

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1.20 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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2.17 km

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. …

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3.48 km

Viewpoint

6.71 km

Oberer Grindelwald Glacier Waterfall

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Really nice waterfall that cools especially in summer

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7.45 km

Mountain Gorge with River

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10.1 km

View of the Eiger North Face

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During your hike, be sure to get a close look at the imposing North Face of the Eiger, one of the most legendary and challenging rock faces in the Alps, …

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12.0 km

View of the Eiger North Face

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The most beautiful view is on the descent from the Kleine Scheidegg

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12.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

5.00 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

4.54 km

2.15 km

454 m

274 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

18°C

4°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

July 28, 2022,Eiger-Trail von Kleine Scheidegg

fantastic. Definitely hiking shoes and weatherproof clothing.

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August 1, 2025,Randonnée

Incredible hike!!!! Viewpoint every 5 minutes!!!!

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August 15, 2023,Eigertrail von Station Eigergletscher über Kleine Scheidegg

Today alone without a 20kg child on your back - also has something 😎 The trail is well developed and fixed, you are directly under the wall and have a great view of the historical parts of the wall.

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October 5, 2023,🇨🇭 Von Alpiglen über kleine Scheidegg, der Eiger Trail nach Brandegg

Today we took the train from Grindelwald to Alpiglen. Shoulder your backpack here and head up to small Scheidegg. Short break. Now up to the Eiger Glacier (as far as possible) and then along the Eiger north face down the Eiger Trail. I didn't want to miss a detour to the Rotstock entrance.
The Eiger Trail is a beautiful hiking …

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