High tour | Wetterhorn via Willisgrätli with mountain guide

On the divide between the foothills of the Alps and the high mountains with magnificent climbing and sensational views!

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On the summit of the Wetterhorn

Bernese Oberland

The Wetterhorn is one of the great, impressive peaks of the Bernese Oberland. The evening before, we experience the impressive scenery high above Grindelwald at the Glecksteinhütte, often in the company of ibexes. On the summit day, we ascend early over the striking ridge, the Willisgrätli, to the saddle. The route offers varied scrambling in easy but impressive terrain, always accompanied by fantastic views: on the one hand to Lake Thun, on the other to the wild glaciers and steep walls of the Bernese Alps. We finally reach the panoramic summit of the Wetterhorn via the stepped stem. The descent follows the ascent route, with a well-earned break at the Glecksteinhütte before we return to the valley together.

  • On the ascent from Willisgrätli
  • Ibexes at the Gleckstein hut
  • The Eiger seen from the Wetterhorn

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      2:30 p.m., Grindelwald, Gleckstein junction

      We meet at the Gleckstein junction and walk comfortably to the hut. You are also welcome to arrive a little earlier, in which case we will meet directly at the hut.

    • Day 1 – Ascent to the hut

      700 Hm

      T3

      2.5 h

      The approach to the hut is a normal hiking trail. However, it leads impressively past the glacier gorge, which was formed by the last ice age (subglacial drainage channel is the technical term).

    • Day 2 – Wetterhorn via Willisgrätli

      1380 metres altitude

      2000 metres altitude

      ZS-

      10 h

      An early start today. In the light of our headlamps, we climb first on the hiking trail, later a little pathless to the Chrinnen Glacier. We cross this with crampons and reach the foot of the ridge. Now it's a constant scramble uphill or in pathless terrain. In the centre of the ridge, the climbing becomes a little more challenging and exciting. Here we find great pitches in impressive mountain terrain. We enjoy the sunrise over the Schreckhorn and the direct view of the Eiger. Once we reach the saddle, we take a good break before climbing the last few metres over the stem. This is often in pathless terrain and repeatedly involves scrambling. The descent follows the same route. We enjoy a refreshment together in the Glecksteinhütte and toast our tour. You are also welcome to spend another night at the Glecksteinhütte to take a more leisurely approach to the tour.

  • Requirements

    • You have some alpine touring experience and can move well in pathless terrain.
    • Climbing up to 3a.
    • Good stamina for around 1300 metres ascent and 2000 metres descent. You are also welcome to spend another night in the Gleckstein on your own to take it a little easier.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 835.-
    • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including overnight stay in a hut with half board.
    • Including professional planning and guidance by a certified mountain guide.
    • Excluding travel and personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.

That's what our guests say:

Renato Castagna

Impressions: Wetterhorn

    Climbing on the ascent from Willisgrätli
    The Schreckhorn in the morning sun
    Panorama on the Wetterhorn

How to get to the Wetterhorn with us:

  • 28–29 August 2026, Friday–Saturday, 2 days
    Nur noch 2 freie Plätze, mit 2 weiteren Buchungen ist die Durchführung gesichert.
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    Philipp Bührer
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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

High toursExperience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain. No previous knowledge of mountaineering necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

High toursYou know the basics of using ice axes and crampons. There are easy scrambling sections up to 1° difficulty.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

High toursYou have practice walking with ice axe and crampons. There are scrambling sections up to the 2nd level of difficulty.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

High toursYou have experience with ice axes and crampons and you can move efficiently on easy rocky terrain. There are scrambling sections up to the 3rd level of difficulty.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

High toursYou have extensive experience with ice axes and crampons. You move efficiently and safely in alpine terrain. Climbing routes up to the 4th level of difficulty.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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