Wetterhorn Trail Nr. 2
Short facts
- start: Hotel Wetterhorn, Grindelwald
- destination: Hotel Wetterhorn, Grindelwald
- easy
- 3,24 km
- 1 hour 25 minutes
- 89 m
- 1318 m
- 1229 m
- 60 / 100
- 20 / 100
best season
Untouched landscapes, snow-covered forests and views of imposing mountain ranges – this is how you imagine a snowshoe tour. The circuit starts at the hotel of the same name. To the left of the small kiosk, the trail goes through snow-covered fields towards Weidli. After just a few minutes, a fantastic view opens up over the Grindelwald-First winter sports area, the Schynige Platte and the Grosse Scheidegg. The trail meanders over snow-covered fields to the Ischboden hut. If you’re lucky, the hut is open and you can have a short rest with coffee and cake. With a view of the Eiger, the trail returns to the starting point.
The tour is marked with official signposts and is suitable for beginners.
General information
Directions
Hotel Wetterhorn - Gletschersand - Ischboden - Weidli - Hotel Wetterhorn
Safety Guidelines
- The route crosses the «Stepfi» ski slope twice
- Avalanche bulletin
Equipment
- Snowshoes
- Telescopic poles
- Maps
- Sun cream & lip protection
- Snacks & drinks
- If available: altimeter, compass
Tip
Start the tour in the late afternoon and enjoy a fondue at Hotel Wetterhorn in the evening.
Getting there
There are different ways to reach the region by car. The fastest way from Basel and Geneva is via Berne. The fastest route from Zurich is through Lucerne and the Brünig Pass. The pass is open in summer and winter.
From the south, the route goes over the Grimsel or Susten Pass into the region. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, you can take the Simplon Pass and then Lötschberg car transport.
Parking
Grindelwald has public car parks with covered parking spaces: Eiger+ car park (252 parking spaces) and Sportzentrum car park (160 parking spaces). They cannot be reserved in advance. Uncovered parking spaces are available everywhere in the village.
The public car park Oberer Gletscher is located opposite the Hotel Wetterhorn.
Public transit
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travellers from Zurich have to change in Berne. The trains run every half hour.
Additional Information
- Guided tours: Mountain sports schools Jungfrau Region
Weather
This tour is presented by: Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG