Eiger-Westflanke
A 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland.
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 38 ft
- climb
- 8,566 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Eiger-Westflanke is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,770 ft and 8,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 40 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Wengen, about 3.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rotstock, Chräjenbiel and Chlyne Eiger. For camping, Camping Holdrio and Camping Sand Grindelwald are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Eiger-Westflanke for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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