Europe / Jungfrau-Fiescherhorn Group
Eiger
Switzerland · 3,967 m
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Source-linked route information · coverage incomplete
Continue with a planning or regional guide: Alps mountain guide
About Eiger
The Eiger's Mittellegi climb starts at a high alpine hut. Reaching that hut and descending from the summit need separate plans.
SAC · Mittellegihütte approach and summit route
Geographic source notes
Wikidata description: mountain in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland. Imported context (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-05, not independently reviewed.
This overview is assembled from the geographic records cited below; it has not been independently field-verified.
Mountain facts
- Elevation
- 3967 metres above sea level
- Country / territory
- Switzerland
- Mountain range
- Jungfrau-Fiescherhorn Group
- Range assignment
- Source-linked Wikidata statement · 2026-10-05
- Summit coordinates
- 46.577607529, 8.005286822 · View summit on OpenStreetMap
Routes and variants
28 source-linked entries · research checked 2026-10-06. The inventory remains incomplete.
Documented information and open research
Starting point: 2 of 28 · Difficulty with grading system: 28 of 28 · Elevation gain: 6 of 28 · Duration: 7 of 28 · Season: 0 of 28
21 historical entries. These counts describe published entries, not all possible routes. Current access is not established.
See route research coverage and priorities →Compare 28 routes
Grades retain their published rating system; different systems and historical grades are not equivalent. Elevation gain means climbing metres, not summit altitude. Missing figures are not estimated.
Scroll sideways to compare all columns. Select a route name for its details.
| Route | Activity / direction | Difficulty / system | Starting point | Elevation gain | Duration | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South ridge | AlpinismAscent | ZSSAC alpine overall grade | Not documented | 650 mPublished climbing metres; Ascent itinerary; source also lists 360 m descent | 5–6 hAscent itinerary; source also lists 360 m descent | Source 1 ↗ |
| South ridge descent | AlpinismDescent | ZSSAC alpine overall grade | Not documented | 360 mPublished climbing metres; Descent itinerary includes 360 m climbing and 650 m descent | 4–5 hDescent itinerary includes 360 m climbing and 650 m descent | Source 1 ↗ |
| West flank | AlpinismAscent | ZSSAC alpine overall grade | Not documented | 1,660 mPublished climbing metres; Ascent itinerary; descent excluded | 6–8 hAscent itinerary; descent excluded | Source 1 ↗ |
| West flank descent | AlpinismDescent | ZSSAC alpine overall grade | Not documented | Not documented | 4–5 hDescent; source lists 1,650 m descent, not climbing gain | Source 1 ↗ |
| Hörnli traverse to Mittellegihütte | AlpinismApproach | SSAC alpine overall grade | Not documented | 1,230 mPublished climbing metres; Traverse to Mittellegihütte; source also lists 200 m descent | 6–8 hTraverse to Mittellegihütte; source also lists 200 m descent | Source 1 ↗ |
| Mittellegi northeast ridge | AlpinismAscent | SSAC alpine overall grade | Mittellegihütte | 680 mPublished climbing metres; Ridge ascent; source also lists 60 m descent | 4–5 hRidge ascent; source also lists 60 m descent | Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ |
| Heckmair north-face lineHistorical listing · 2010 | AlpinismClimbing line | AS V+SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| La SanctionHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 7aSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Yeti / SimulacroHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 7c+SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Magie MushroomHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 7c+SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Symphonie de LibertéHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 8aSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| North-face corner lineHistorical listing · 2010 | AlpinismClimbing line | AS 6a+SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Gelber EngelHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | EX 6cSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Ghilini–Piola direct lineHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 6a A3SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| The Rathoie SyndromeHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 6c/6c+, A1SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| PanoramawegHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 6bSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| MärmelibahnHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 6cSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Schäli–Jasper ice lineHistorical listing · 2010 | Ice climbingClimbing line | W4SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Direct west ridgeHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | AS VISAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| LöcherspielHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 6bSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| SchlupflochHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | SS+ VI-SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Knez lineHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | SS IV+SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| FreakonomicsHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 7a+SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Deep Blue SeaHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 7b+SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Spit verdonesque édentéHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 8aSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Le Chant du CygneHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 7aSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Les Portes du ChaosHistorical listing · 2010 | Rock climbingClimbing line | 7aSAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Source 1 ↗ |
| Eismeer station to Mittellegihütte | AlpinismApproach | ZSSAC alpine overall grade | Eismeer station | 300 mPublished approach climbing metres; also lists 60 m descent. | 1½–2½ hHut approach only; excludes train journey, summit ridge and descent. | Source 1 ↗ |
Choose an activity to see its entries. Ascent, descent, approaches and historical climbing lines are labelled separately.
Alpinism (9)
South ridgeAlpinism · Ascent · ZS
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Ascent
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- ZS · SAC alpine overall grade · Published overview; not converted between language editions
- Elevation gain
- 650 m · Published climbing metres; Ascent itinerary; source also lists 360 m descent
- Duration
- 5–6 h · Ascent itinerary; source also lists 360 m descent
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
The source establishes a route listing. Detailed navigation, current protection and conditions require the original reference.
South ridge descentAlpinism · Descent · ZS
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Descent
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- ZS · SAC alpine overall grade · Published overview; not converted between language editions
- Elevation gain
- 360 m · Published climbing metres; Descent itinerary includes 360 m climbing and 650 m descent
- Duration
- 4–5 h · Descent itinerary includes 360 m climbing and 650 m descent
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
The source establishes a route listing. Detailed navigation, current protection and conditions require the original reference.
West flankAlpinism · Ascent · ZS
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Ascent
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- ZS · SAC alpine overall grade · Published overview; not converted between language editions
- Elevation gain
- 1,660 m · Published climbing metres; Ascent itinerary; descent excluded
- Duration
- 6–8 h · Ascent itinerary; descent excluded
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
The source establishes a route listing. Detailed navigation, current protection and conditions require the original reference.
West flank descentAlpinism · Descent · ZS
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Descent
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- ZS · SAC alpine overall grade · Published overview; not converted between language editions
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- 4–5 h · Descent; source lists 1,650 m descent, not climbing gain
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
The source establishes a route listing. Detailed navigation, current protection and conditions require the original reference.
Hörnli traverse to MittellegihütteAlpinism · Approach · S
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Approach
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- S · SAC alpine overall grade · Published overview; not converted between language editions
- Elevation gain
- 1,230 m · Published climbing metres; Traverse to Mittellegihütte; source also lists 200 m descent
- Duration
- 6–8 h · Traverse to Mittellegihütte; source also lists 200 m descent
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
The source establishes a route listing. Detailed navigation, current protection and conditions require the original reference.
Mittellegi northeast ridgeAlpinism · Ascent · S
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Ascent
- Starting point
- Mittellegihütte
- Difficulty
- S · SAC alpine overall grade · Published overview; not converted between language editions
- Elevation gain
- 680 m · Published climbing metres; Ridge ascent; source also lists 60 m descent
- Duration
- 4–5 h · Ridge ascent; source also lists 60 m descent
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
SAC · Mittellegihütte approach and summit route · source checked 2026-10-06
The source establishes a route listing. Detailed navigation, current protection and conditions require the original reference.
Heckmair north-face lineAlpinism · Climbing line · AS V+ · archive 2010
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- AS V+ · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
North-face corner lineAlpinism · Climbing line · AS 6a+ · archive 2010
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- AS 6a+ · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Eismeer station to MittellegihütteAlpinism · Approach · ZS
- Activity
- Alpinism
- Direction / role
- Approach
- Starting point
- Eismeer station
- Difficulty
- ZS · SAC alpine overall grade · German SAC hut approach listing
- Elevation gain
- 300 m · Published approach climbing metres; also lists 60 m descent.
- Duration
- 1½–2½ h · Hut approach only; excludes train journey, summit ridge and descent.
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Mittellegihütte approach and summit route · source checked 2026-10-06
The source establishes a route listing. Detailed navigation, current protection and conditions require the original reference.
Rock climbing (18)
La SanctionRock climbing · Climbing line · 7a · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 7a · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Yeti / SimulacroRock climbing · Climbing line · 7c+ · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 7c+ · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Magie MushroomRock climbing · Climbing line · 7c+ · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 7c+ · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Symphonie de LibertéRock climbing · Climbing line · 8a · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 8a · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Gelber EngelRock climbing · Climbing line · EX 6c · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- EX 6c · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Ghilini–Piola direct lineRock climbing · Climbing line · 6a A3 · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 6a A3 · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
The Rathoie SyndromeRock climbing · Climbing line · 6c/6c+, A1 · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 6c/6c+, A1 · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
PanoramawegRock climbing · Climbing line · 6b · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 6b · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
MärmelibahnRock climbing · Climbing line · 6c · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 6c · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Direct west ridgeRock climbing · Climbing line · AS VI · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- AS VI · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
LöcherspielRock climbing · Climbing line · 6b · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 6b · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
SchlupflochRock climbing · Climbing line · SS+ VI- · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- SS+ VI- · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Knez lineRock climbing · Climbing line · SS IV+ · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- SS IV+ · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
FreakonomicsRock climbing · Climbing line · 7a+ · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 7a+ · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Deep Blue SeaRock climbing · Climbing line · 7b+ · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 7b+ · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Spit verdonesque édentéRock climbing · Climbing line · 8a · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 8a · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Le Chant du CygneRock climbing · Climbing line · 7a · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 7a · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Les Portes du ChaosRock climbing · Climbing line · 7a · archive 2010
- Activity
- Rock climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- 7a · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Ice climbing (1)
Schäli–Jasper ice lineIce climbing · Climbing line · W4 · archive 2010
- Activity
- Ice climbing
- Direction / role
- Climbing line
- Starting point
- Not established from the checked source
- Difficulty
- W4 · SAC 2010 guidebook notation as printed · Archive grade; no conversion or claim of current protection
- Elevation gain
- Not established from the checked source
- Duration
- Not established from the checked source
- Season
- Not established from the checked source
- Current access
- Not checked for current use
SAC · Eiger route overview and archive · source checked 2026-10-05
Historical listing; a route name or old grade does not confirm the current line, protection or completion.
Route questions, answered
Specific planning questions, with the scope of each source kept visible.
Is the Eiger south-ridge descent entirely downhill?
No. The SAC’s separate descent listing includes 360 metres of climbing as well as descent, with an estimated 4–5 hours. Treat it as an alpine itinerary with uphill sections, rather than assuming a quick downhill return.
Do the north-face archive entries confirm current protection or conditions?
No. The catalogue distinguishes historical guidebook records from current route listings. An archived line documents a route and its attributed grade, but does not verify today’s fixed gear, ice, rockfall or access. Those details remain open for the archived north-face lines.
Do the Mittellegi ridge's 4–5 hours include reaching the hut?
No. The SAC lists the ridge ascent separately from the 1½–2½-hour Eismeer-to-hut approach. Descent is additional.
Is the Eismeer hut approach an ordinary hiking connection?
No. It is listed under alpinism with SAC grade ZS; the train journey does not remove the alpine approach.
Climbing Chronicle Redaktion · Sources checked · Source research; current route conditions are not confirmed.
Planning at a glance
Access and starting point
SAC separates the Eismeer-to-Mittellegihütte approach from the ridge climb.
Difficulty and required experience
The German SAC listing gives ZS for the Eismeer hut approach and S for the Mittellegi summit ridge. These are SAC alpine overall grades.
Season and restrictions
The SAC lists July–August staffing, with partial June/September operation. Reconfirm availability.
Sources for current information
- SAC · Mittellegihütte approach and summit route
Hut approach and summit ascent are separate itineraries; German SAC grades retained.
Regional weather and warning resources
Selected by the recorded country. Check geographic coverage and elevation; these links do not confirm access or conditions on this summit.
- SLF · Swiss avalanche bulletin
Swiss regional snow and avalanche information; select the correct area
This page stores reference sources, not live conditions. Check the provider’s publication date and route coverage before use.
Research still needed
For Eiger, this atlas does not yet document first-ascent history. Missing first-ascent evidence does not mean a mountain is unclimbed.
Use the linked sources as starting points; summit coordinates do not describe a climbing route or public access.
Sources and coverage
Imported geographic data from Wikidata (CC0); not independently field-verified. Data snapshot: 30 September 2026. Elevations and boundaries can differ between sources. Mountain-range membership follows explicit Wikidata relationships or a coordinate match against published GMBA v2 standard polygons. GMBA: Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (2021), CC BY 4.0; methodology: Snethlage et al. (2022). Missing evidence remains open.
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- 2026-10-06 · partial inventory; current access remains open
- Planning source check
- 2026-10-06 · only the individually cited planning additions
- Earlier profile review
- Open · no complete editorial review recorded
- Imported context retrieved
- 2026-10-05 · automated retrieval, not an editorial review
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Further reading about Eiger
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Mountains nearby
Recorded mountains, ordered by straight-line distance. This does not describe a route or accessible connection.
1–20 of 229 recorded mountains within 25 km
- Grosser Turm · 0.6 km
- Chlyne Eiger · 1.0 km
- Mönch · 2.2 km
- Walcherhorn · 3.0 km
- Trugberg · 3.5 km
- Mathildespitze · 4.1 km
- Schneehorn · 4.6 km
- Lauberhorn · 4.7 km
- Tschuggen · 5.0 km
- Gross Fiescherhorn · 5.2 km
- Chlys Silberhoren · 5.5 km
- Jungfrau · 5.6 km
- Rottalhorn · 5.8 km
- Silberhorn · 5.8 km
- Pfaffestecki · 5.9 km
- Hinter Fiescherhorn · 5.9 km
- Ochs · 5.9 km
- Klein Fiescherhorn · 5.9 km
- Louwihorn · 6.3 km
- Fellenbergflieli · 6.4 km