Guide to Hiking the Panorama Trail, Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland
The Panorama Trail is a renowned hiking path in the Swiss Alps that stretches from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, offering spectacular views of iconic peaks such as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, as well as picturesque alpine meadows and valleys of the wider Jungfrau Region.
Start of the Panorama Trail - View of Tschuggen (foreground) and Jungfraujoch (background)
Hike Overview and Map
Trailhead: Follow signs from the Männlichen cable car station “Kleine Scheidegg” | Google Maps
Total Hiking Distance: 4.9 km
Total Hiking Duration: 1.5 hour hike | one way
Difficulty: Easy
Altitude: 2,400 meters above sea level
Price: The hiking trail is free
Highlights: Views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, along with vistas of the Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen valleys, and lots of friendly cows.
Getting There
From Wengen:
Cable Car - Wengen to Männlichen Luftseilb (PB 2455)
11-minute duration one way
Runs approximately every 20 minutes
Price: 29 CHF per person one-way
Earliest around 8:30 AM and last descent 17:30 PM
Book in advance using the SBB app, in person or on the website
From Grindelwald:
Cable Car – Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen Gondelbahn (GB GGM)
25-minute duration one way
Continuously runs every minute
Price: 29 CHF per person one-way
Earliest around 8:30 AM and last 17:30 PM
Book in advance using the SBB app, in person or on the website
From Lauterbrunnen:
Train - Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (CC 63)
13-minute duration one way
Runs approximately every 30 minutes
Price: 7.20 CHF per person
Earliest around 5:00 AM and latest 23:00 PM
Book in advance using the SBB app in person or online
Get off the train at Wengen and catch the cable car as per directions from Wengen
Friendly cow along the panorma trail
General Tips
Start the hike as early as possible to avoid the crowds and to improve the likelihood of favourable weather conditions.
The views are weather dependent so be flexible with your timing. Try and arrange the hike for a day where the weather looks the most promising. The weather can change at short notice so ensure that you pack clothing for all conditions.
Either pack your lunch and have a picnic (recommended location just beyond Kleine Scheidegg towards Wengen) or eat at one of the few restaurants in the small town.
This hike fits in well as part of a larger 5 Day Jungfrau Region itinerary.
Viewpoint - Murren and Gimmelwald across the Lauterbrunnen Valley
Viewpoint - Mountain Lake
Arrival Kleine Scheidegg
Kleine Scheidegg is a key railway junction where trains from Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald converge before ascending to the Jungfraujoch.
It's a gateway to numerous hiking trails in summer and skiing routes in winter, providing a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
The area features several mountain restaurants and cafes where visitors can enjoy local cuisine while taking in the views.
Viewpoint - Kleine Scheidegg
Where to Next
Staying in Wengen or Lauterbrunnen: continue the hike from Kleine Scheidegg following the Mendelssohn Path towards Wengen. Get incredible views of Murren and Gimmelwald as you walk. If you are tired of walking, the train passing through Kleine Scheidegg station can transport you back to Wengen or stay on the same line to return to Lauterbrunnen.
Staying in Grindelwald: you can either return to Männlichen via the Panorama Trail or hike back down to Grindelwald via the Eiger Trail. Note that this hike is extreme and would take considerable levels of fitness and preparation.
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