Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Eiger Trail
Grindelwald, HolensteinGrindelwald, Brandegg
- Distance
- 5.0 km
- Duration
- 2:20 h
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Descent
- 420 m
- Fitness
- Hard
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
Snowshoe hiking in the shadow of the imposing north face of the Eiger: far from the hustle and bustle of the piste, this trail connects the middle station of the Männlichen line with Brandegg. Downhill for the most part, this route passes through stretches of woodland and open terrain. Occasional clearings reveal an impressive panorama of the jagged peaks of the Oberland.
The roughly five-kilometre snowshoe tour begins at the Holenstein stop. Shortly after the start, it reaches its highest point at just over 1'620 m, near the Wysshorn. From there, the route mostly heads down towards the valley, quickly losing elevation. Alternating between open ground and stretches of forest, the terrain remains varied, with short counter-ascents interrupting the long descent.
After about two-thirds of the route, the lowest point is reached at around 1'330 m. From here, the route climbs gently once more and continues through the forest towards Brandegg. Grindelwald, Brandegg is reached after just over two hours. The stop is located immediately beside the finish.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: SLF only publishes its snow maps from November 1. Until then we roughly estimate the snow depth at the lowest and the highest point of the route every day from the nearest SLF measuring stations. Check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
