Kleine Scheidegg
Viewpoint · Jungfrau Region, Interlaken

Kleine Scheidegg

Photo: Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Kleine Scheidegg sits at 2061 meters as a railway junction in the Jungfrau region. It offers direct sightlines to the Eiger north face and nearby glaciers. Travelers use it as a base for short walks or onward trains to Jungfraujoch.

On day 4 of Zurich, Interlaken and Lucerne in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Train tickets required from Interlaken or Grindelwald; current fares listed by Jungfrau Railways.
Time needed
1 to 3 hours for views and a short walk.
Best time
June to September for hiking weather and open trails.
Getting there
Cogwheel train from Grindelwald or Wengen stations.

Itineraries with Kleine Scheidegg

Day 4 of Zurich, Interlaken and Lucerne in 7 Days

The Jungfraujoch

How Kleine Scheidegg fits into a day.
  1. 8:00JungfraujochJungfrau Region
  2. 14:00Kleine ScheideggJungfrau Region
  3. 16:00WengenJungfrau Region
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Kleine Scheidegg questions

How do I reach Kleine Scheidegg from Interlaken?

Take the train via Grindelwald or via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen. The trip lasts roughly 90 minutes.

What can I do at Kleine Scheidegg?

Walk short trails for glacier views or eat at the station restaurants. It also serves as a start for longer hikes.

Is Kleine Scheidegg crowded?

Numbers rise midday in summer when tour groups arrive by train. Early morning or late afternoon visits are quieter.

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