Jungfrau Rottalgrat

Advanced
2 days
Challenging ridge climbing
Solitary alternative to the normal route
Over 3,000 meters of ascent

Season:

June September

Departure Times

10:30
Stechelberg (at the Hotel & Restaurant)

Stechelberg

Key info

Extensive high-altitude touring experience required

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who trades comfort for the view.

A solitary and varied ascent route to the Jungfrau – the Rottalgrat offers rock and snow.

This tour is not for casual walkers. The Rottalgrat demands confident climbing, stamina, and the determination to push through. The reward? An unforgettable ascent of one of the most famous four-thousanders in the Alps, on a path that few take and must be earned.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Ascent to the Rottal Hut
We meet in Stechelberg. The climb starts steeply right from the valley. Initially surrounded by lush greenery, the vegetation quickly becomes sparse. The path gets rockier, with some exposed sections, but always passable. The final stretch runs parallel to the Rottal Glacier until the remote Rottal Hut is reached. The surroundings: wild, secluded, impressive. A quick glance at the Äebnifluh North Face, then dinner and early to bed – tomorrow will be a long day.
Distance
5 km
Ascent
+1850 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Tour to the Jungfrau via the Rottalgrat
The ascent begins in the dark. The ridge is easy at first but quickly becomes more demanding. Rock climbing with crampons, downward-sloping limestone slabs, steep snow passages – surefootedness and concentration are essential. After the last climbing section, we transition to the high snowfield. Then the finale: The last meters in mixed terrain bring us to the summit of the Jungfrau. The view: vast, clear, unforgettable. After a break, we descend via the normal route and a final climb to the Jungfraujoch.
Distance
5.5 km
Ascent
+1550 m
Descent
-850 m
Walking time
7-9 hrs

Whats included

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

Not included

Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay in the biwak for guest and mountain guide
Snacks
Technical equipment

The Rottal Hut is not staffed. Guests pay the overnight fee on-site and cover the cost of purchasing dinner and breakfast.

Pack list

Backpack 25-30 l

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

Crampon proof mountaineering boots

Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet

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 point

Stechelberg (at the Hotel & Restaurant)

Rütti, 3824 Stechelberg
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