Via Alpina Green Route C10: Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen

The highlight of this 21km section is the climb up the Kleine Scheidegg where you get glorious views over the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Hiking Difficult

Distance: 21 km
Ascent: 1.3 km
Descent: 1.6 km
Duration: 6-7 hrs

Low Point: 792 m
High Point: 2.3 km
Gradient: 12˚

Via Alpina Green Route C10: Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen Map

From Grindelwald follow signs for the Kleiner Scheidegg along the railway track to Alpiglen. Keep climbing up through cembra pines, through the Mettla trough and up to the Kleine Schiedegg, where you’ll see as far as the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and deep down the valley of Grindelwald, overlooked by the magnificent Wetterhorn. From the pass, start to descend down through woodland, past Wengernalp to the spa town of Wengen. The trail leads through a railway underpass, on a steep winding downhill road through woodland once again, and into a valley, across a meadow and finally, after 17km, arriving at Lauterbrunnen.

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.