The Eiger (German pronunciation: [ˈaɪ̯ɡɐ] ⓘ) is a 3,967-metre (13,015 ft) mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland, just north of the main watershed and border with Valais.

Dec 11, 2017 · The Eiger is a 3,967 metre high mountain with a fearsome reputation. It towers over nearby Grindelwald, a popular hiking and skiing destination in the Bernese Alps. Read on to discover the story behind this iconic Swiss landmark and the tragic events that earned its North Face the name “Mordwand”, or death wall.

The Eiger stands at 13,025ft (3970m), forming part of the Bernese Alps Mountain range in Switzerland. An unusual mountain with an abundance of history; it’s summit can be reached with relative ease along the ridgelines up its flanks, though the real challenge lies in the North face, which is an altogether different prospect.

Jul 13, 2019 · The Eiger Trail is located in the Jungfrau region of the Bernese Oberland. This is a point-to-point hike, starting at Eigergletscher (Eiger Glacier Station) and ending in Alpiglen. If you do the hike in this direction, it is a mostly downhill walk.

Jun 27, 2022 · Learn how to combine Jungfraujoch, the Eiger Trail, and a portion of the Panorama Trail for one of the best one day itineraries in Switzerland.

The Eiger (German pronunciation: [ˈaɪ̯ɡɐ]) is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. It has an elevation of 3,967 metres (13,015 ft). The mountain is one of three mountains which are a large part of the local landscape .

The Eiger is perhaps the most famous European mountain, immortalised in classic mountaineering accounts as well as the silver screen, its classic North Face represents one of the most epic climbs anywhere in the world.

Tagebuch eines jungen Bergsteigers von Erika Jemelin, das ein fiktives Tagebuch von Toni Kurz darstellt, sowie das Versepos Das Drama am Eiger von Theo Lütolf. 1938 schrieb Gustav Renker den Roman Schicksal in der Nordwand, in dem die Nordwand Symbol für den Kampf zwischen Mensch und Natur ist.

Mar 21, 2022 · Kein anderer Berg in den Alpen verkörpert mehr Extreme als der Eiger. Die Geschichte seiner alpinistischen Erschließung bewegt sich seit jeher zwischen Tragik, Sensation und alpinen Triumphen. Wir stellen euch den Eiger im Porträt vor.

Dec 27, 2024 · Die Eiger-Nordwand, die eigentlich die Nordwestwand ist, ist Teil des 3967 Meter hohen Eigers und liegt südwestlich von Grindelwald im Berner Oberland. Die Wandhöhe beträgt 1650 Meter, die Kletterstrecke der Heckmair-Route rund 4000 Meter.