Kleine Scheidegg
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- Lauterbrunnen ApartmentLauterbrunnen, Switzerland194 contributionsView the top 3 up close: Eiger Mönch and JungfrauMany short easy walks from here and all will give you amazing views. Meadow wild flowers change through June to August. You can relay in the sun with traditional Swiss Wurst in a bread roll.Visited June 2021Traveled with familyWritten June 30, 2021
- AnnieYork, United Kingdom70 contributionsBar restaurant- best rosti everNever found anywhere that does Rosti better than the restaurant at the train station at Kleine Scheidegg. The portions are huge, you only need one between two of you. all the food here is fantastic and you get wonderful views of the Eiger. You can then hop onto the train up to the Jungfrau joch. Service is also friendly and fast which if you’re switching trains it’s really useful!Visited January 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten January 10, 2020
- talukdersDhaka City, Bangladesh23 contributionsA Wonderful walk from Eigergletscher to KleineScheideggIt was the first week of July’2023; a wonderful walk from #Eigergletscher to #KleineScheidegg with breathtaking panoramic scenic view in #Jungfrau region. It took me about 55 minutes to walk with a short stopover at the lake in between. I have witnessed people are even walking towards Eigergletscher from Kleine Scheidegg which I would not recommend as you need a lot of energy and more times to climb up to Eigergletscher. Please check weather before plan to hike/walk across the region and wear proper utility shoe to avoid slides while walking. This is recommended to hiker and who loves walking in the nature with embedded scenic beauty.Visited July 2023Written July 17, 2023
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Sanka1 🇱🇰🇬🇧
Bicester, UK3,336 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Amazing plateau that serves trains going up and down from Jungfraujoch and also connects Lauterbrunnen to Grindlewald. It looks beautiful in spring and is great in winter when the skiing paths open up with the snow. Highly recommend visiting and this can be accessed for free using regional passes and swiss travel passes.
Written May 25, 2022
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RVJ10
Wiltshire, UK73 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
Took the train from Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg stopped for some lunch then walked down the toboggan path to Allmend. This path is shared with skiers and toboggans to start with then just toboggans. It is quite steep in places and some form of snow grips on your shoes and walking/ski poles wld be a useful thing to have. I had none and slipped a couple of times. Also be careful of toboggans hurtling past v fast in places. It is approx 2.5 miles from Kleine Scheidegg to the station at Allmend and took a little under an hour to walk.
Written March 1, 2022
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Michael N
Tomball, TX307 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Rode the train up from Wengen —went to the top of the Jungfrau—then rode the Eiger Express gondola down into Grindelwald. Hiked a bit and enjoyed the view. Watched the skiers and basked in the sun on glorious back to back to back days. Excellent spot for skiing.
Written May 15, 2023
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Chumleygirls
Wasatch Range, UT318 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
We took the train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen, then took a gondola up the mountain to hike to Klein Scheidegg and Eigergletscher. From there we took the gondola down. It was picturesque and stunning. The trail was easy and there were restaurants and shops in Klein Scheidegg.
Written June 24, 2022
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Scotlandmac
Glasgow, UK13,338 contributions
Sep 2022
Fantastic area with the little trains coming up from Grindelwald and Wengen; plus the top notch and very famous hotel where Victorian tourists used to watch climbers on the Eiger; couple of cafes and a shop,
Fabulous up close and personal views all around of The Eiger and Monch and Jungfraujoch.
If we visit again, I would stay here…must be amazing at sunset and when the crowds have gone.
We walked here from Mannlichen on a good , easy trail, then walked up to Eigergletscher and got that cable car down.Very glad we were on this side of the mountains as Murren/Wengen side wasn’t so much to my taste.
We were so impressed with KS we headed up again on our leaving day , on a brilliant morning as the sun was coming up..well worth it for good light for photos.
Fabulous up close and personal views all around of The Eiger and Monch and Jungfraujoch.
If we visit again, I would stay here…must be amazing at sunset and when the crowds have gone.
We walked here from Mannlichen on a good , easy trail, then walked up to Eigergletscher and got that cable car down.Very glad we were on this side of the mountains as Murren/Wengen side wasn’t so much to my taste.
We were so impressed with KS we headed up again on our leaving day , on a brilliant morning as the sun was coming up..well worth it for good light for photos.
Written November 6, 2022
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Israel14,718 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
PROS
• Valley transfer point of trains and hikes in (at least) all four directions
• Scenic magnificent close up views of iconic mountains
• Famous and traditional location
• Hotel and restaurant buildings
• Gayest to Jungfraujoch
CONS
Crowded- it can be very crowded
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… because it is the terminus of the Mannlichen Panoramic Trail, and anyway, how can I not visit the place that I was once told means “little pig?” This place holds tremendous nostalgia for our family!!
We walked around a bit and then took the train one stop to Eigergletcher in order to try the new “Eiger Express” gigantic cable cars (read my next installment).
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It’s such a central and famous place- how can you not go… but be prepared for crowds.
• Valley transfer point of trains and hikes in (at least) all four directions
• Scenic magnificent close up views of iconic mountains
• Famous and traditional location
• Hotel and restaurant buildings
• Gayest to Jungfraujoch
CONS
Crowded- it can be very crowded
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… because it is the terminus of the Mannlichen Panoramic Trail, and anyway, how can I not visit the place that I was once told means “little pig?” This place holds tremendous nostalgia for our family!!
We walked around a bit and then took the train one stop to Eigergletcher in order to try the new “Eiger Express” gigantic cable cars (read my next installment).
TIPS
It’s such a central and famous place- how can you not go… but be prepared for crowds.
Written August 29, 2022
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Jim D
Ipswich, Australia430 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We were delighted by the views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. There are plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops and short walks to keep it interesting. Don’t bother with the overpriced rubbish trip up to Jungfraujoc top of Europe, total waste of time and money.
Written December 21, 2019
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drpeej
Birmingham, UK23 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
A nice walk up from Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg was completely spoilt by the continuous thunderous roar of processions of sightseeing helicopters coming up the valley.
It's totally ridiculous. This is a Unesco World Heritage site so why are these helicopters allowed in such numbers? They were passing us at two minute intervals all day. Heaven knows how much fuel they used or what their carbon footprint is.
Please return this beautiful place to the peaceful idyll it used to be.
It's totally ridiculous. This is a Unesco World Heritage site so why are these helicopters allowed in such numbers? They were passing us at two minute intervals all day. Heaven knows how much fuel they used or what their carbon footprint is.
Please return this beautiful place to the peaceful idyll it used to be.
Written June 13, 2019
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Moments4Life
Highland Village, TX1,195 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
There is a beautiful paved trail that starts at the train station in Kleine Scheidegg and ends in Wengen. It's an easy detour when descending from the Jungfraujoch, as you can catch the train again at the next 3 stations. For the first 10 minutes, you walk parallel to Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau and the views are just incredible. It's 30 minutes to the Wengernalp train station.
Written June 20, 2016
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Peter
Singapore, Singapore82 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
Just came back from Switzerland last week (July 13 to July 20). We were very lucky as the weather was very good when we at Jungfraujoch. Absolutely clear blue sky. Amazing view.
Like to share my experiences. By the way, we were staying at Wengen
We wanted to do both Jungfrau and hiking between Kleine Scheidegg/Mannlichen on the same day. So, we followed one of the advise in this forum, ie, go up to Jungrau first thing in the morning and then come down to KS later and hike from KS to Mannlichen and then take a cable car from Mannlichen to Wengen.
a) last cable car from Mannlichen to Wengen is 5.30pm (certain months is 5pm). So, you must leave the peak or take the 3pm train down to KS. Walk from KS to Mannlichen is about 1 to 2 hrs depending on how fast you walk and how often you stop. So, its going to be real rush and hence you will not enjoy the hike.
b) hiking from KS to Mannlichen - more uphill than downhill and your back is facing the mountans most of the time. Hence a great disadvantage. You would want to have the mountain in full view in front of you.
My suggestion: If possible, break up the two itineraries into two days if possible. Spend more time in the peak and hike from Mannlichen to KS instead.
if you prefer to hike from Mannlichen to KS in the morning and then take the train from KS up to the peak later,
a) do not buy the train ticket first until you are at KS and confirm if weather is good.
b) hope you don't tire out from the hike. The peak is 11,300+ and air is a bit thin.
Like to share my experiences. By the way, we were staying at Wengen
We wanted to do both Jungfrau and hiking between Kleine Scheidegg/Mannlichen on the same day. So, we followed one of the advise in this forum, ie, go up to Jungrau first thing in the morning and then come down to KS later and hike from KS to Mannlichen and then take a cable car from Mannlichen to Wengen.
a) last cable car from Mannlichen to Wengen is 5.30pm (certain months is 5pm). So, you must leave the peak or take the 3pm train down to KS. Walk from KS to Mannlichen is about 1 to 2 hrs depending on how fast you walk and how often you stop. So, its going to be real rush and hence you will not enjoy the hike.
b) hiking from KS to Mannlichen - more uphill than downhill and your back is facing the mountans most of the time. Hence a great disadvantage. You would want to have the mountain in full view in front of you.
My suggestion: If possible, break up the two itineraries into two days if possible. Spend more time in the peak and hike from Mannlichen to KS instead.
if you prefer to hike from Mannlichen to KS in the morning and then take the train from KS up to the peak later,
a) do not buy the train ticket first until you are at KS and confirm if weather is good.
b) hope you don't tire out from the hike. The peak is 11,300+ and air is a bit thin.
Written July 28, 2012
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iefdw
Zaventem, Belgium10 contributions
We're staying in Wengen next week. Is there a ski bus or something else if you want to go/ski from kleine scheidegg/maenlichen to First?
LamboCaro
Buenos Aires, Argentina10 contributions
Hola! como estas? disculpame que te moleste. En febrero voy con una amiga a Interlaken unos 4 días y uno de esos queremos esquiar (principiantes) ¿ Hay alquiler del equipo en la montaña o se puede hacer en Interlaken? ¿donde me recomendas ir como primera experiencia?
Gracias!
swissstuff
Zurich, Switzerland43 contributions
Hola from Switzerland, you may rent your skis and Equipment in Interlaken (ochsnersport.ch). Shure you can rent as well in Wengen or Grindelwald, but it wil be more expensive. Best Regards
DaveP05201
Bennington, VT25 contributions
We will be in the Kleine Scheidegg area the nights of October 9-11, 2017. We know we want to do the Wengen to Grindelwald Grund hike as well as second hike in the area. Two questions: recommendations for another hike of about 15-20 km. And would you recommend Lauterbrunnen or another town as a play to stay? Many thanks!
Janie1234567
West Midlands, UK4,991 contributions
no, I wouldn't recommend Lauterbrunnen in October, it's a shaded valley with very limited options for evening.
You say 'the hike' from Wengen to Grindelwald Grund - which one would this be, there are numerous options?
Try jungfrau.ch and look at hiking, it gives just so many options to choose from.
William L
Melrose, MA157 contributions
We will be in Interlarken on October 6 & 7, 2017. We would like to do a high altitude trip from there. There appears to be two options: Kleine Scheidgg or the Schilthorn. My questions are: Does one have better views than the other? Is it easier to get one rather than the other from Interlaken? Is one less expensive to travel to than the other? As we are 68 & 70 are there any discounts for “seniors”. Any recommendations would be helpful.
cj3t
Wrexham, UK157 contributions
The Schilthorn is great with fantastic views, but it's a one stop shop. Kleine Scheidegg has more to offer as there's places to eat, drink and the views to the east over Grindelwald and the Wetterhorn are stunning. A short walk (5mins) will take you to Fallbodensee with great reflected views of the aforementioned or in the other direction towards Lauterbrunnen. You also have the imposing Eiger North Face nice and close up. The other main plus that Kleine Scheidegg gives is getting on the train to go further up to Jungfraujoch which, if the cloudbase is high (or very low so you're above the clouds), is not to be missed. I recommend checking the webcam before going, it's updated every 10 minutes: panoramic.skiline.cc/jungfraujoch?cu=en-GB you can select the Lauberhorn webcam which looks down on Kleine Scheidegg too.
PrateekSharma
pune50 contributions
Hi, I am planning to travel to this place in July'17 with my 22 months old daughter. Will this place be okay for her (altitude, weather)? Will there be snow?
snowy9920
Cheshire, UK68 contributions
Hi there may not be snow there in July but your daughter will be ok. You can always email the tourist information office in Interlaken if you have any concerns. Hope this helps.
Quinten B
St. Albans, UK3 contributions
Do the train staff provide good information?
snowy9920
Cheshire, UK68 contributions
Sorry not been on Trip Advisor for a while. We have always had lots of help and advice while travelling around Switzerland by train. If you have any problems the train staff are happy to help and to try to resolve any issues.
ElizeS
Pretoria, South Africa44 contributions
We are booked in Wilderswil in Feb 2017, with the visitors card, can we travel by bus/train to Grindelwald and/or Lauterbrunnen, or do we have to pay from a certain point. Can we travel with the ski-bus or do we need a ski-pass if we want to go do some sledging in Grindelwald / Kleine Scheidegg.
ElizeS
Pretoria, South Africa44 contributions
Can you hike from Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg in Winter (Feb 2017)
LRRAZ
Tempe, AZ530 contributions
I found more info for you: google Wengernalp Railway it provides all the stops - between Wengen and Kleine Sheideigg as well as run frequency and more. This should help. Good news is- you could walk from Wengen to Allmend- short walk, and Allmend is a railway stop- there you will be able to find out if you can go further or take the train up or even a lift! Next stop is quite a bit up hill to Wengernalp before you get to Kleine Sch.
Remember you asked to to hike from Wengen to Kleine Sch., that's all UP HILL. Enjoy!
ekhewlett
Goodlettsville, TN
Do they still do the dog sledding at Jungfraujock? We did this several years ago and I can't find an answer for this, since I have friends going and they would like to do this?
Thank you,
Ellen
Jungfraubahnen
Interlaken, Switzerland
Hello Ellen
Thank you for contacting us!
We do not offer the dog sledding at Jungfraujoch anymore - its operation was stopped at the end of 2009.
Instead we can recommend a short hike to the Mönchsjoch Hut (45 min. one way), or spending some time in the snow fun park (flying fox, skiing / snowboarding and a sledging park).
Do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any further questions!
Kind regards
Achim
jungfrau.ch-Team
kelies2016
Brisbane, Australia10 contributions
We want to go on the railway that runs under the Eiger. We can fly to Bern and either do an overnight bus tour staying one night nearby, or we could catch the train ourselves, book our own accommodation for one night and return by train.
I prefer train over bus on steep mountain roads. I'm not good with steep drops off mountains being a concern (silly concern or not).
Is it as easy as just jumping on the train from Bern to Eiger (3+ hours), book a hotel and then book the train that runs under the mountain?
I've checked weather and it seems we could manage with a good jacket in mid-September, just observing and not climbing anything.
Jungfraubahnen
Interlaken, Switzerland
Hi Kelies2016
Yes it is quite easy. You can also fly to Zurich Airport. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to Bern. From Bern you take the train to Interlaken Ost. From Interlaken Ost you take the train to Grindelwald and there you go up by train to Kleine Scheidegg where you will be very close to the Eiger. From Bern to Kleine Scheidegg it takes around 2 hours 15 minutes. There are a few rooms at Kleine Scheidegg and a lot of hotels in Grindelwald. The train ticket you can buy at every train station in Switzerland or online (jungfrau.ch).
If you need any further information please contact us.
Kind regards,
you jungfrau.ch team
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