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Mountain · Grindelwald, Berna
Kleine Scheidegg
Mountain pass at 2,061 m, at the foot of the Eiger's north face, where the Wengernalpbahn train meets the Jungfraubahn. It's a train-change point and the start of trails.
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About Kleine Scheidegg
Kleine Scheidegg is a pass at 2,061 m between the Eiger and the Lauberhorn, the divide between the Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen valleys. The Wengernalpbahn, a rack railway opened in 1893, reaches it from both sides, and the Jungfraubahn starts there, heading to the Jungfraujoch.
From the pass, the Eiger's north face towers above, and the Mönch and Jungfrau, which are not visible from Grindelwald, appear in full. Since the 1930s the place has served as a base for north face climbs.
There is a hotel and restaurants by the station. The Männlichen panoramic trail ends there, and the Eiger Trail, which runs at the foot of the north face, starts at Eigergletscher station, about 10 minutes by train, and descends to Alpiglen in about two hours.
In winter the pass lies in the middle of the ski area. Trains run year-round, but the weather changes quickly; check operations before going up.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From one to three hours, with a short walk or the Eiger Trail.
Best time
July to September for the Eiger Trail, which is usually snow-free in that period. Make the stop on the way back from the Jungfraujoch to get used to the altitude.
How to get there
Wengernalpbahn train from Grindelwald or from Lauterbrunnen, passing through Wengen. From Interlaken Ost, about 1 h 15 min.
Tip
On the return from the Jungfraujoch, descend through a different valley than the one you ascended: for example, go up via Grindelwald and down via Wengen and Lauterbrunnen. Bring a jacket because it's windy at the pass.
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Frequently asked questions about Kleine Scheidegg
What is there in Kleine Scheidegg?
The interchange between the Wengernalpbahn and the Jungfraubahn, a hotel, restaurants and trails at the foot of the Eiger.
What is the elevation of Kleine Scheidegg?
2.061 m.
What is the Eiger Trail?
A trail at the foot of the north face of the Eiger, from Eigergletscher station to Alpiglen, taking about two hours.
How do you get to Kleine Scheidegg?
By train from Grindelwald or from Lauterbrunnen, passing through Wengen.