Kleine Scheidegg-Alpiglen «Eiger Run» (No. 64)
The more leisurely part of the Eiger Run sledge run.
Grindelwald Tourismus
CH- 3818 Grindelwald
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First we follow the railway track in the direction of Salzegg. For the first few meters you have to get off the sledge and walk a little bit. After Alpiglen the sledge descent really starts. Follow it again and again until Alpiglen passages that have to be mastered on foot.
Due to the new Covid regulation, the offer "Eiger Run Night Sledging" will not take place until further notice.
Details
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Technique
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- Condition
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- Experience
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- Landscape
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- Altitude
2061m1615m
- Recommended season
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- jan
- feb
- mar
- apr
- may
- jun
- jul
- aug
- sep
- oct
- nov
- dec
Author Tips
Before or after the tobogganing fun you can enjoy a fondue in a cheerful atmosphere in the Kleine Scheidegg, Eigernordwand or Alpiglen mountain huts.
Equipment
- Sled or toboggan
- Ski helmetday
- hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- comfortable and waterproof winter shoes or sturdy hiking boots (if necessary dredges and gaiters)
- hat/headband, scarf
- waterproof glovessun and rain protection
- Provisions and drinking water, thermos bottle with hot drink
- first aid kit
- pocket knife
- Cell phone
- if necessary headlamp and reflectors
- Map material
Safety Guidelines
The 10 rules of sledging
- Show consideration for others
- Adapt speed and driving style to ability
- Respect the lane of the vehicle in front
- Overtake with distance
- Look up before entering and approaching the road
- Stop at the edge
- Get on and off at the edge
- Observe signs and markings
- Provide assistance
- In the event of an accident: give personal details
More information and links
Directions
Starting Point
Kleine Scheidegg (2061 m ü. M.)
Koordinates :
Geographic | 46.585264 N 7.961172 E |
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Ending Point
Alpiglen (1614 m ü. M.)
Step by Step Directions
Kleine Scheidegg - Alpiglen
Getting There
Public transport
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travellers from Zurich have to change in Berne. The trains run every half hour.
Getting there
From Interlaken follow the main road in the direction of Zweilütschinen. There you turn left towards Grindelwald. The whole trip takes about 30 minutes and is partly winding.
Parking area Grindelwald Grund
Alternatively you can use the public parking garages in the center of Grindelwald: Parkhaus Eiger+ (252 parking spaces) and Parkhaus Sportzentrum (160 parking spaces)
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Grindelwald Tourismus
CH- 3818 Grindelwald
+41 33 854 12 12
grindelwald.swiss
info@grindelwald.swiss