Eiger Trail

Route Description for Eiger Trail

Access to this hike is very dependent on train availability in order to reach the trailhead at Eigergletscher and take you back from the end of the hike at Alpiglen. Make sure the trains are operating to and from both points at a schedule that you can comply with. If you are not sure that trains will be able to operate from Alpiglen when you finish the hike, do not proceed. We recommend giving yourself ample time to complete the hike to avoid being stranded after the last train departs. Consult the tourist information office at Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald to be sure the trail is open when you plan to hike.

The Eiger Trail is on a rocky and gravel surface and most of the trail descends, so trail runners and light hiking boots will do in summer. Expect chilly temperatures and strong wind at the start of the hike. There is a restaurant at the Eigergletscher train station, and after this there is no food or drink until you finish the hike at Alpiglen.

There was a rerouting of the original Eiger Trail, so closely observe the signs and warnings when you start the hike from the train station. The gps track provided starts by going down to the reservoir, but the official trail takes a more direct route from the train station, though both of them will merge.

From the train station, move west and then north, descending to Falbodensee, a small water reservoir 900 m from the train station. From the reservoir, locate the trail eastward that leads to Alpiglen.

The trail will wind up and down along the base of the Eiger until it takes a northward descent down to Alpiglen. From Alpiglen, you can take a train back to Kleine Scheidegg and Lauterbrunnen, or alternately to Grindelwald.