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# Eiger Trail

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- By [Steph](https://slatesource.com/u/Steph)
- Travel & Exploration
- Created on May 17, 2026

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Duration

~2.0 hours

Distance

6.1 km

Elevation gain

300 m

Difficulty

T1 — easy

High point

2297 m

## Under the North Face

The Eiger Trail is a classic Bernese Oberland day hike that runs along the base of the Eiger's mythical north face, one of mountaineering's most legendary walls. Walkers traverse from Eigergletscher down to Alpiglen with the rock face towering overhead the entire way, close enough to hear stones falling and meltwater roaring down the cliffs. It is short, scenic and accessible by train, making it one of the most popular hikes in Switzerland.

Walk the trail downhill from Eigergletscher to Alpiglen to save your knees and your lungs, and aim for June to October when the path is snow free.

[More info](https://www.jungfrau.ch/de-ch/kleine-scheidegg/eiger-trail/?utm_source=slatesource)