Average length of all hikes in the bernese oberland is 12 km eiger trail is among the 10 best rated hikes in switzerland elevated between 2,267 m and 2,336 m, the hike is among the 3 highest elevated hikes in the bernese oberland. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Strangely though, as it is so well known, the eiger is the smallest of the 3 mountains but it has the most dramatic face. From there, you descend into the lauterbrunnen valley and start the second half of the trip, viewing the schilthorn peak. Few mountain huts are more remote than the konkordia.
From here a dramatic cogwheel climb takes you into a tunnel through the eiger to ascend to the jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in. The current town of interlaken used to be called aarmuhle. Most travelers to the area visit the village of grindelwald and gaze at the north face of the eiger. Youll have free time for lunch, to relax or do some hiking on the wellsigned hiking trails for all levels of competence.
Climb 2 of the most iconic 4000meter peaks of the bernese alps. Information on the current situation regarding the coronavirus. The route begins at the schynigen platte, then goes towards the faulhorn. Picture taken from above the village of murren, berner oberland, switzerland. For climbers, the nordwand north face is as much a shrine as a mountain, and those who walk this trail are worshippers as much as hikers. Grindelwald is situated at the foot of the impressive eigers north face and majestic peaks like the monch, and the jungfrau. Climb jungfrau and monch, 2 of the 3 iconic 4000meter peaks of the bernese alps. Gc4hwyf eiger monch jungfrau traditional cache in bern. Eiger, monch, and jungfrau rick steves travel blog.
Depending on conditions we also have the option to. With a population of 2,500, the village of lauterbrunnen occupies a deep, dramatic valley in the shadow of the jungfrau regions high peaks. Tolkiens lord of the rings universe, the lauterbrunnen valley contains more than 70 waterfalls. Return to the jungfraujoch station and descend via railway to the kleine scheidegg for the night. Over 700,000 visitors a year climb into the rack railway train to the highest train. Accessible by scenic cable car from grindelwald, mannlichen is a high mountain vantage point with unobstructed views of the jungfrau, the monch, and the eiger. This clip is the first of a fiveday series of fun i had with my rick steves best of europe tour group high in the swiss alps. The jungfrau is the westernmost and highest point of a gigantic 10 km wall dominating the valleys of lauterbrunnen and grindelwald. Swiss eigertrail top hike past the eiger north face, start in. The famous eiger 3970m, monch4107m and jungfrau4158m.
On a hike you can not get any closer to the famous triumvirate eigerjungfraumonch than this. Immerse yourself in the high alpine wonderland of ice. Every one of the three mountains has its own climbing characteristics. The 7 best hikes around interlakens jungfrau region. The jungfrau maiden, virgin, at 4,158 meters,642 ft is one of the main summits of the bernese alps, located between the northern canton of bern and the southern canton of valais, halfway between interlaken and fiesch. Jungfrau region things to see and do in switzerland, jungfrau, jungfraujoch, interlaken, monch, eiger, schilthorn, wengen, lauterbrunnen, grindelwald, murren. The jungfrau railway, a train journey to the top of europe, runs right below its summit, at an elevation of 3300 meters about. Map of the since 2001 existing jungfraualetschbietschhorn world. Schynige platte, eiger, monch and jungfrau, bernese. One of our certified guides will lead the way on these 2 days of mountaineering above grindelwald. Download 46 majestic mountains eiger monch jungfrau stock photos for free or amazingly low rates.
Traverse the jungfraufirn to the jungfrau 4158 m, 638, ascend via the rottalsattel, a mostly snow and ice climb with some short rock climbing sections. The eiger is a sharp ridge with lots of exposure, the monch a moderate climb in snow and rock, and the jungfrau a classic glacier climb. The map to draw your own special places in the alps summits, passes, valleys, creeks, forests, alpine pastures, ski, biking or hiking trails, villages and regions. For the individual mountain character please look under each. From 1562, the monastery mill which gave the town its name belonged to the bailiffs. The eiger trail is the classic route in the jungfrau used by climbers since the 1930s to access climbing routes on the north face of the eiger. Along the trail youll learn all about the unesco world heritage region jungfraualetsch. Title schynige platte, eiger, monch and jungfrau, bernese oberland, switzerland created published between ca.
Eiger, monch and the entire jungfrau region discover grindelwald and surroundings with the jungfrau travel pass 500 km of hiking trails, 160 km of mountain bike trails, mountain railways and cable cars, themed trails, climbing and alpine touring regions, adventure sports, waterfalls, alpine lakes all backed by the stunning panorama of the. Youre facing an uphill climb of 69 vertical meters on this hike. Eiger, monch and jungfrau in moonlight was created in 1908 by ferdinand hodler in symbolism style. Grindelwald, switzerland eiger, monch, jungfrau swiss. North face of eiger 3970m, moench 4107m and jungfrau 4158m from left to right reflecting in a small the famous mountains eiger, manch and jungfrau in switzerland. Hiking down from the schilthorn in view of the eiger, monch. The james bond theme can be enjoyed in numerous attractions. Over half a million passengers per year take the jungfrau mountain railway to the jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in europe, where they can overlook the aletschgletscher, the longest glacier in the alps, and. The charming villages of the berner oberland are a great starting point for day hikes or multday routes in the jungfrau region. Jungfrau 4158m 642ft 2320m 7612ft n n park and ride firstbah n k g lider schilthorn piz gloria 2970m 9744ft monch 4107m 475ft eiger schreckhorn 26ft 4078m 380ft schreckhorn wetterhorn 3692m 121ft 2928m 9607ft 3782m3695m 12409ft 3557m 11736ft gspaltenhorn 3437m 11277ft 3160m 10368ft 2061m 6762ft. Jungfrau region things to see and do in switzerland. The wall is extended to the east by fiescherwand and to the west by the lauterbrunnen wall. High alps, centred around the eigermonchjungfrau and extending 20km in length.
For the individual mountain character please look under each description of the eiger, monch and jungfrau. Eiger, monch and jungfrau from here are magnificent. Jungfraualetschbietschhorn unesco world heritage centre. E35 north face trail eiger ultra trail grindelwald. The wall is formed by the alignment of some of the biggest north faces in the alps, with the monch 4,107 m and eiger 3,967 m to the east of the jungfrau, and overlooks the valleys to its north by a height of up to 3 km.
Eiger, monch and jungfrau in moonlight, 1908 ferdinand. Apr 20, 2018 the mighty limestone mountain wall towers over the valleys by a height of up to 3 km and stretches over 5. Eiger, monch and the entire jungfrau region hotel belvedere. My prints are giclee printed, a type of printing process that uses archival pigments that reproduce the tones and hues of the original painting. Eiger monch jungfrau gc4hwyf was created by weltreisli on 7102015. Theres a welcoming hotel here, plus a longdistance hiking trail to kleine scheidegg, even farther up in the mountains. This map is a summer panorama looking south from interlaken toward the jungfrau, eiger, and the other high peaks of the bernese oberland. During the ride, well have the opportunity to stop 2 times at eismeer and eiger nordwand to admire the breathtaking views that the bernese alps have to offer. Winter paradise by the eiger, monch and jungfrau for skiers and snowboarders, freestylers and freeriders. Imposant alps panorama with the 3 swiss 4000 m up mountains eiger, monch and jungfrau, as seen from the schwarzwald hamlet uberlehen m at some 140 km distance to the south panoramio. The jungfrau at 4,158 meters,642 ft is one of the main summits of the bernese alps, located between the northern canton of bern and the southern canton of valais, halfway between interlaken and fiesch. The jungfrau is the tallest of the three and gets the most attention from tourists who can drop 160 euros or so to ride a train to a viewing station.
From here a dramatic cogwheel climb takes you into a tunnel through the eiger to ascend to the jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in europe and overlooking the longest glacier in the alps. Taking a snapshot of the three peaks is bound to be on your todo list regardless of the season. James bond wcs at 10,000 feet, the new thrill walk at birg. Book your tickets online for the eiger, jungfrau region. The mighty limestone mountain wall towers over the valleys by a height of up to 3 km and stretches over 5. Panorama wetterhorn schreckhorn eiger grindelwald first sommer. Water, particularly the aare, was always a central element in the history of interlaken. A view of eiger, monch and jungfrau switzerland tourism.
Hiking down from the schilthorn in view of the eiger. Jungfrau means virgin in german and thus legend has it that the mountain was named after the nuns. The railway runs almost entirely within the jungfrau tunnel, built into the eiger and monch mountains and containing two stations in the middle of. Monch popular peak with views of eiger and jungfrau. The imposing eiger north face is within touching distance. The jungfrau railway takes you through wengen and on to the alpine crossroads of kleine scheidegg at the base of the eiger.
Eiger moench jungfrau mountains switzerland stock photos. Jungfraubahn, jb is a 1,000 mm metre gauge rack railway. Together with the eiger and monch, the jungfrau forms a massive wall of. Eiger and jungfrau panorama day trip from lucerne 2020. James bond wcs at 10,000 feet, the new thrill walk at birg, the mighty trummelbach falls, and the cows coming down from the high alps. Swishing down the slope against the backdrop of the eiger, monch and jungfrau peaks is simply sublime. Turquoiseblue lake brienz lies far below and the silhouette of the eiger, monch and jungfrau dominate the horizon on the other side. Find more prominent pieces of landscape at best visual art database. Mont blanc, matterhorn and eiger aventuras patagonicas. Jul 14, 2007 this map is a summer panorama looking south from interlaken toward the jungfrau, eiger, and the other high peaks of the bernese oberland. The entire tour is against a magnificent mountain backdrop. Guests from all over the world marvel at the picturepostcard setting, created by the famous white giants eiger, monch and jungfrau. The monch regionis amongthe best mountaineous landscapes you will find. Sep 19, 2011 the jungfrau joch the pass between monch and jungfrau, is one of the most frequented spots in switzerland.
The most popular and impressive is staubbach falls, which drops nearly. Ok this site contains links to advertisers including. The jungfraubahn by train to the top of europe, in pictures seat 61. Aug 04, 2016 the jungfrau is the tallest of the three and gets the most attention from tourists who can drop 160 euros or so to ride a train to a viewing station near the summit. From 1708, however, the four millwheels of aarmuhle stood still. Discover the region around eiger, monch and jungfrau, the people, exciting stories and history. Order a 6x6 3d print the eiger is a 3,967metre,015 ft mountain of the bernese alps, overlooking grindelwald and lauterbrunnen in the bernese oberland of switzerland, just north of the main watershed and border with valais. Royal walk mannlichen the summit trail royal walk at 2230m altitude is the crowning glory to a day out.
The walking is spectacular along the high route to the mountain guesthouse on the peak of faulhorn. The jungfrau view is looking towards the face of the three tall peaks, the eiger, the monch and the jungfrau. The eiger is a 3,967metre,015 ft mountain of the bernese alps, overlooking grindelwald and lauterbrunnen in the bernese oberland of switzerland, just north of the main watershed and border with valais. Route map eiger ultra trail e35 printversion route map e35. Rumored to be the inspiration for the mythical realm of rivendell in j. The eiger is located above the lauterbrunnen valley to the west and grindelwald to the north in the bernese highlands of the canton of bern. The steep north faces of the eiger, monch and jungfrau form a true masterpiece of nature.
The jungfraubahn by train to the top of europe, in pictures. Majestic mountains eiger monch jungfrau stock photos. Jul 31, 2016 grindelwald, switzerland eiger, monch, jungfrau swiss alps from the air. The train to the jungfraujoch or top of europe on the jungfraubahn. With peaks like the jungfrau, eiger and monch, hikers cannot wish for a better setting for their hiking holiday. It forms a renowned mountain range of the bernese alps together with its two companions.
The best view on the eigermonchjungfrau trilogy tripadvisor. Standing majestically on the west side of the exquisite lauterbrunnen valley my favorite cathedral are three stalwarts of the swiss identity, an iconic trio of alpine peaks whose names probably need no introduction. Stephan siegrist and i know these mountains like the backs of our hands. Mar 10, 2014 jungfrau means virgin in german and thus legend has it that the mountain was named after the nuns. Our objective here is to climb the eiger via a semi technical rock arete called the mittellegi ridge. It is the easternmost peak of a ridge crest that extends across the monch to the jungfrau at 4,158 m,642 ft, constituting one of the most emblematic sights. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and. Ditch the map and get lost in one of the many trails of the region finally and trust me, i saved the best for last, the last personal highlight of my time at the jungfrau region is the many improvised hikes i did in this incredible corner of the world.
Jungfrau grindelwald region summer map grindelwald. Only for experienced mountaineers or with a mountain guide. With the 3 peaks of the eiger, monch and jungfrau as a constant backdrop now. Oct 05, 2016 this clip is the first of a fiveday series of fun i had with my rick steves best of europe tour group high in the swiss alps. It shows bus, train, and ski lift routes as well as all major towns and summits. Eiger, monch, and jungfrau this clip is the first of a fiveday series of fun i had with my rick steves best of europe tour group high in the swiss alps. Bring your camera, as the panoramic mountain views of mts. If you find yourself around interlaken, why not climb the north face of the eiger, traverse the monch and scale the jungfrau to an altitude of. This area of the swiss alps is called the bernese oberland, but a more casual name used around this trifecta is the jungfrau region. With famous neighbors such as the jungfrau and the eiger, this trio of mountian peaks offers the perfect setting for your hiking holiday. Kleien scheidegg to eigergletscher this short and close to nature hike leads on a broad path in only 2,2km to glacier eigergletscher. Located in the bernese alps, the monch is the second. The trip will start in grindelwald from where we will take the train to reach the jungfraujoch station 3454m.
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