Wetterhorn Trail Nr. 2
Short facts
- start: Seegaden
- destination: Sibet Schirli
- easy
- 1,80 km
- 50 minutes
- 89 m
- 1318 m
- 1302 m
- 60 / 100
- 20 / 100
best season
Unspoilt landscapes, snow-covered forests and a view of the Wetterhorn; this is exactly how you imagine a snowshoe tour. The Wetterhorn Trail No. 2 can serve as an extension of the Wetterhorn Trail No. 1. Instead of turning off at Seegaden towards Sibet Schirli, follow the trail across the snow-covered meadows to the Ischboden hut. At Sibet Schirli you will then meet up with the Wetterhorn Trail No. 1 again, via which you can then return to the Hotel Wetterhorn. This trail is suitable for beginners. The tour is signposted with the official signposts.
General information
Directions
Seegaden - Ischboden - Unterer Lauchbühl - Sibet Schirli
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.
- Enjoy homemade regonal delicacies in the Ischboden hut
- There is a free winter sports map at the tourist office, where the snowshoe tours are included.
Getting there
From Basel and Geneva, the fastest route to the Jungfrau Region is via Bern. From Zurich, the route via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass is recommended. The pass is open all year round.
From the south, travel to the Jungfrau Region via the Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both passes are only open in summer. An alternative is the Simplon Pass with subsequent car transport through the Lötschberg tunnel.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken we follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here we turn left towards Grindelwald. The whole trip takes about 30 minutes and leads over a partly winding road.
Parking
Grindelwald
There are three public car parks: Parkhaus Eiger+ (252 parking spaces), Parkhaus Sportzentrum (160 parking spaces) and the new Terminal Parking (1000 spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, we can also use the car park in Grindelwald Grund.
Public transit
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run from Basel and Lucerne directly to the Jungfrau Region. Travellers from Zurich change trains in Bern. The trains run every half hour.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken Ost railway station we reach Grindelwald without changing trains on the Bernese Oberland Bahn (BOB). Important: Get on the rear part of the train, as it splits in Zweilütschinen. If you get on at the front, you will end up in Lauterbrunnen. The journey takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later we are at the terminal in the village.
There are three stations in Grindelwald (Terminal, Grund and Dorf). The terminal station (Dorf) is in the centre of Grindelwald.
Additional Information
- Guided tours: Mountain sports schools Jungfrau Region
Pavings
- Unknown (64%)
- Asphalt Coating (12%)
- Path (15%)
- Crushed Rock (9%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG