Day 2: Jungfraujoch- Äbeniflue -3,962 Meters

Wide glacial expanses, relaxed ascents followed by the Sunday highlight of an endlessly long run down from the Äbeniflue at 3,962 meters into the Lötschental valley to the Fafleralp

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance: 22 km
Ascent: 761 m
Descent: 2.5 km
Duration: 7-8 hrs

Low Point: 1.5 km
High Point: 3.9 km
Gradient: 25˚

Day 2: Jungfraujoch- Äbeniflue -3,962 Meters Map

Program: 'After an invigorating breakfast, the group will embark on the ascent over the Äbeniflue Firn to the summit of the Äbeniflue. Around two hours later, you can enjoy the stunning panoramic view from the top of the Äbeniflue at 3,962 meters. After a well-earned rest on the summit, we will start the unique and endlessly long run back down to the Fafleralp at the very back of the Lötschental valley. A fitting reward for your efforts. (Distance: 5 km. Hiking time: 2.5 hours; Ascent: 750 vertical meters).' (https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/skihochtour-jungfraujoch-aebeniflue-3962-m/?cache-refresh=1).

Jungfraujoch- Äbeniflue Photo: Mammut Alpine School

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

High Exposure (E3)

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

Features

Equipment required

Similar routes nearby

11 m away

Bernese Oberland Tour: Ebnefluh to Loetschental

Day 6: Ebnefluh, 3962m followed by a 2000m descent down the Loetschental

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance: 22 km
Ascent: 753 m
Descent: 2.4 km

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Bernese Oberland 4000m Peak Tour: The Aletschhorn

Day 5: The easiest, though not easy, route to one of the remotest and most coveted 4000m peaks in the Alps. NOTE: THE MITTELALETSCHBIWAK IS NOW A RUIN. It was destroyed by an avalanche in 2019.

Severe Ski Touring