Eiger Trail
The Eiger Trail - walking right under the notorious Eiger north face
The route
The line through Jungfrau region, Switzerland - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Jun-Oct
Exposed alpine weather - afternoon thunderstorms, cold, wind, snow lingering; start early and check the forecast; rockfall from the face
Snow-free ~Jun-Oct. Confirm.
On the trail
A trail directly beneath the Eiger north face
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Reverse (uphill) direction; combine with other Kleine Scheidegg trails
Getting there & staying
Eigergletscher to Alpiglen (Jungfrau railway)
Jungfrau railway to Eigergletscher; walk down to Alpiglen
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Grindelwald; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; rail/lift both ends (Eigergletscher/Alpiglen). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Rockfall from the face, storms, exposure
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.