Eiger - Wikipedia
WEBThe Eiger (German pronunciation: [ˈaɪ̯ɡɐ] ⓘ) is a 3,967-metre (13,015 ft) mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland, just north of the main watershed and border with Valais.
Eiger : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
WEBThe Eiger is a striking peak from all sides and a worthy climb by any of its many routes, none of which are particularly easy. The easiest way to the summit is via the West Flank & West Ridge, which is a very complex route of about the same level of difficulty as the Hörnli Arête on the Matterhorn with rock pitches up to III and ice to 40 ...
How to Hike the Eiger Trail: A Step-By-Step Trail Guide
WEBMay 31, 2024 · The Eiger Trail is located in the Jungfrau region of the Bernese Oberland. This is a point-to-point hike, starting at Eigergletscher (Eiger Glacier Station) and ending in Alpiglen. If you do the hike in this direction, it is a mostly downhill walk.
Timeline of climbing the Eiger - Wikipedia
WEBThe recorded history of climbing of the Eiger mountain in Switzerland starts in the 1800s. It is split between the pre-north face era, when the main summits and easier ridges and faces were climbed, and the post-north face era, when it became one of the greatest prizes in mountaineering.
Eiger Summit - Trek Addict
WEBThe Eiger – which translates as the Ogre – is part of a famous trio of mountains in south-central Switzerland that also includes the Jungfrau and Mönch. Towering almost 4,000 metres above sea level, it is one of the most famous mountaineering destinations in the Bernese Oberland as well as the Alps as a whole.
Climb the Eiger - - Alpine Ascents International | Eiger Guides
WEBThe Eiger is a striking peak from all sides and a worthy climb by any of its many routes, none of which are particularly easy. The most notable feature of the Eiger is its 1,800-meter-high (5,900 ft.) north face, named “Eigerwand,” or “Nordwand,” which is the biggest north face in the Alps.
How to climb the Eiger - British Mountaineering Council
WEBNo other mountain in the Alps elicits emotions like the Eiger. Foreboding and dominant above the Alpine village of Grindelwald, it has been the inspiration for Hollywood films, books and countless mountaineers. IFMGA Mountain …
How to Climb the Eiger North Face - Uphill Athlete
WEBApr 14, 2022 · Want to climb the North Face of the Eiger? Steve House gives a deep-dive rundown into everything you should know about this classic route.
Alpiglen - Eiger Glacier via Eiger Trail - AllTrails
WEBThe north face of the Eiger is within reach from the Eiger Trail and the various world-famous climbing routes to the infamous Eiger summit are easy to spot. The trail starts in Alpiglen, a place that can be reached by train.
Eiger Climb: Facts & Information. Routes, Climate, Difficulty ...
WEBMar 22, 2022 · Any expedition to the summit of Eiger begins from the village of Grindelwald, Switzerland. From here, you will take the Jungfraubahn (R line) to either the Eigerwand (North Wall), Eismeer (Mittellegi Ridge) or Jungfraujoch (Western Flank), depending on which way you are climbing Eiger.