Jungfraujoch – Mönchsjoch Hut loop from Jungfrau

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Interlaken-Oberhasli

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Lauterbrunnen

Jungfraujoch – Mönchsjoch Hut loop from Jungfrau

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Jungfraujoch – Mönchsjoch Hut loop from Jungfrau

02:11

5.05km

200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 536 m for 1.98 km

After 2.78 km for 1.78 km

Waypoints

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195 m

View of the Jungfraujoch and the Aletsch Glacier

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One can only enjoy the view and the panorama of this huge glacier massif.

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356 m

Jungfraujoch

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From the Sphinx viewing terrace, you have an impressive view of the eternal ice of the mighty Aletsch Glacier, which belongs to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch.

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View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Beautiful view of the Aletsch Glacier.

The Great Aletsch Glacier is the largest and longest glacier in the Alps in terms of area. It is located on the southern slope …

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626 m

View of Jungfraujoch

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If you drive up to the Top of Europe on the Jungfrau Railway, you will experience a fascinating world. But should also take one of the first tracks in the …

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727 m

At first, a hike to the Mönchsjochhütte does not seem too difficult. But with the thin air up here, it is quite tedious, the specified walking time of 45 min. observed. Nevertheless, highly recommended 👍🏼

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2.63 km

Mönchsjoch Hut

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The Mönchsjoch Hut is located in the middle of the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the foot of the Great Aletsch Glacier. It is the highest manned hut that is entirely on Swiss soil.

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4.68 km

View of the Mönch

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The Mönch stands in the middle of the world-famous Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau trio. The 4107m high summit can be reached as a day trip from the Jungfraujoch. Depending on the conditions, it …

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4.85 km

Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

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5.05 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

1.06 km

259 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

1.28 km

657 m

642 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,610 m)

Lowest point (3,440 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

-2°C

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

October 1, 2023,Jungfraujoch - Mönchsjochhütte

We went on a short glacier hike in beautiful weather. It was beautiful and the view was breathtaking. A world of ice and snow of its own. 🤩

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May 1, 2022,Die Mönchsjochhütte(3657m)

Finally a hike at high altitude again. Although it wasn't long, it was quite tiring. Due to a cheap ticket, which I got by chance, I spontaneously went to the Jungfraujoch today. Always a great experience. The problem, however, is the enormous difference in altitude, which you can cover in less than an hour. From Grindelwald you race up from …

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