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Eiger Ultra Trail E51
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Eiger Ultra Trail E51Photo: Eiger Ultra Trail/ Thomas Senf
On the well-known high-altitude hiking trail to Schynige Platte, you can expect to see one or two hikers or bikers. From the Berghaus, the crisp descent to Burglauenen begins. The last few kilometres back to Grindelwald are mostly on asphalt.
Route characteristics
Length 51km
Height difference + 3100m / - 3100m
85% (43km) trail, hiking path, forest path
15% (8km) asphalt
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In spring and autumn, snow can still be present.A good physical condition and experience in trail running is a prerequisite for mastering the route E51.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run from Basel and Lucerne directly to the Jungfrau Region. Travellers from Zurich change trains in Bern. The trains run every half hour.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken Ost railway station we reach Grindelwald without changing trains on the Bernese Oberland Bahn (BOB). Important: Get on the rear part of the train, as it splits in Zweilütschinen. If you get on at the front, you will end up in Lauterbrunnen. The journey takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later we are at the terminal in the village.
There are three stations in Grindelwald (Terminal, Grund and Dorf). The terminal station (Dorf) is in the centre of Grindelwald.
Getting there
From Basel and Geneva, the fastest route to the Jungfrau Region is via Bern. From Zurich, the route via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass is recommended. The pass is open all year round.
From the south, travel to the Jungfrau Region via the Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both passes are only open in summer. An alternative is the Simplon Pass with subsequent car transport through the Lötschberg tunnel.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken we follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here we turn left towards Grindelwald. The whole trip takes about 30 minutes and leads over a partly winding road.
Parking
GrindelwaldThere are three public car parks: Parkhaus Eiger+ (252 parking spaces), Parkhaus Sportzentrum (160 parking spaces) and the new Terminal Parking (1000 spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, we can also use the car park in Grindelwald Grund.
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- First aid kit
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always bring rain gear)
- Drink and food
- Telephone
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