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Climbing up the glacier river gorge from Pfingstegg Tram to the Berghaus Bäregg cafe and lodge.


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Map Key

1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

57%

Runnable

5,807' 1,770 m

High

4,505' 1,373 m

Low

1,549' 472 m

Up

270' 82 m

Down

21%

Avg Grade (12°)

80%

Max Grade (39°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views · Waterfall

Need to Know

There is a fee for the Pfingstegg tramway of 18 CHF for adults and less for kids (one-way).

Runner Notes

This is listed on the Grindelwald Trail Running Karte as part of #14 Trailsummit Schreckhornhutte

Description

Fantastic run that was recommended to us by the Grindelwald visitors station and shown on the map they provide. You can either take the Pfingstegg tram to the south side of the valley (which we did) or run up to the start point.

From the the top of the tram, the trail winds through the forest and then starts to climb up the river valley on the east side of the Eiger. The upper half of the trail is cut through a steep cliff face. There are some guard rails at the areas with the most consequence. If you don't like exposed heights, you'll feel some anxiety but for the entire trail, we felt safe.

The Berghaus Baregg has drinks and food to be eaten indoors or outdoors on their amazing deck. While we ate, we saw an avalanche come down the far side of the valley, off of the Eiger. The trail wasn't very crowded and it felt like a great exposure to the Swiss mountains.

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Duke Hanson

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Leaving the Berghaus Bäregg.
Aug 20, 2023 near Grindel…, CH
View from Berghaus Bäregg and their deck.
Aug 20, 2023 near Grindel…, CH
Descending through the cliff section back towards Grindelwald.
Aug 20, 2023 near Grindel…, CH

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