Glacier Tour Clariden

Sporty
3 days
3 days in the Urner Alps
Impressive views
Up to 6 hours of hiking per day

Season:

July September

Departure Times

11:00
Urnerboden cable car station

Cable car Urnerboden-Fisetengrat valley station

Key info

Experienced mountain hiker
No technical mountain skills required
At least 6 hours of hiking with a backpack
Surefootedness

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.

Three days of pure high mountains: snowfields, summit views, and the feeling of being close to the raw power of the Alps.

Three days in the Urner Alps: From green valleys up to the glaciers of Clariden and Hüfifirn. A tour that combines alpine transitions, hidden huts, and impressive landscapes. Perfect for those who want to reach great heights and travel off the beaten path.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Clariden Hut
Our tour begins in Urnerboden. We take the cable car up to Fiseten Pass, where we start our hike in an alpine setting. The path leads us through gentle alpine meadows and rocky passages to the Clariden Hut at 2,453 m above sea level. There, we enjoy a first break, discuss the route for the next day, and relax in the evening.
Distance
6.5 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-250 m
Walking time
3 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Across the Claridenfirn to Hüfi Hut
Early in the morning, we ascend over the Claridenfirn to Clariden Pass. The vast glacier field offers impressive views as we steadily climb upwards on the firn. After a break at the Planura Hut, we continue over the Hüfifirn, where the view opens wide into the high mountains. The descent to Hüfi Hut brings us to the edge of the glacier world – a perfect place to end the day.
Distance
13 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-800 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Descent to Bristen
The last day takes us back to the valley. The descent is challenging, as we need to tackle 1,600 meters of elevation. We head down through rocky sections to the Chärstelenbach and further into the pristine Maderan Valley. The landscape shifts from high mountains to green alpine meadows. Our tour ends in Bristen – a final post bus ride offers a chance to reflect on the experiences of the past days.
Distance
12 km
Ascent
+100 m
Descent
-1600 m
Walking time
4-5 hrs

Whats included

Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Hut reservation

Not included

Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)

Pack list

Backpack 30-35 l

Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks

Hiking boots or mountaineering boots

Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Hiking pole

Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks

Weather info

General weather info

Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.

Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.

For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog 

Meeting points

Meeting points
Activity location

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