Via Ferrata Rotstock
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Best Time of Year
Description
On the ride with the Eiger Express from Grindelwald to Eigergletscher, we get very close to the 1800 m high Eiger north face. Shortly after, we will not only see it but also feel it. First, however, we must get from Eigergletscher to the via ferrata. For this, we follow the Eiger Trail to "Chräjenbiel." From here, we walk over the grass ridge to the left of the distinctive gully between the north face and Rotstock, then follow the steel cables and partly climb ladders—one of them dating back to 1899—to accomplish the first ascent. We continue on the trail until we reach a niche at the tunnel entrance of the former Rotstock station of the Jungfrau Railway. A powerful rise now leads us into the wide gully separating the Rotstock from the west ridge. Over stair-like steps and ledges, we reach the Eiger west flank—and from here, via the east ridge, the summit in a few minutes. The return path goes back to the west flank. From here, we take the usual descent of the Eiger west flank.