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Hiking the Eiger Trail

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Updated October 11, 2008

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The Eiger Trail from the Eigergletscher station to the Alpiglen station is a narrow rocky trail beneath the north face of the Eiger. Bring binoculars to pick out the climbers attempting one of the most difficult and notorious rock climbs in the world. The route is rated at a 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. The altitude begins at 2320 meters (7612 feet) and descends to 1615 meters (5300 feet). The route is mostly in the deep shade of the overhanging Eiger North Wall, on rock and scree. Trekking poles and hiking shoes are recommended.

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Kleine Scheidegg PhotoKleine Scheidegg PhotoEigergletscher Station SignpostsEigergletscher Station SignpostsTrain Comes Up to Eigergletscher StationTrain Coming Up to Eigergletscher StationEiger, Monch and Jungfrau from Eigergletscher StationEiger, Monch and Jungfrau from Eigergletscher Station
Start of the Eiger Trail at Eigergletscher station - Eiger GlacierStart of the Eiger Trail - the Eiger GlacierLooking Back to Eigergletscher StationLooking Back to Eigergletscher Station - Eiger TrailView towards Grindelwald from Eiger TrailView towards Grindelwald from Eiger TrailRich and the Eiger Nord WandEiger Trail and the Eiger Nord Wand
Eiger Nord Wand - North Face of the Eiger from the Eiger TrailEiger Nord Wand - North Face of the Eiger from the Eiger TrailEiger Climbing RoutesEiger Climbing Routes - Eiger Trail PhotosThe White Spider on the Eiger Nord WandThe White Spider on the Eiger Nord Wand - Eiger Trail PhotosRote Fluh and Hinterstoisser TraverseRote Fluh and Hinterstoisser Traverse - Eiger North Face - Eiger Trail Photos

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