Tour of the Jungfrau Region : 10 days trekking in the Bernese Oberland

The Tour of the Jungfrau Region is a classic long-distance trek through the heart of the Jungfrau Region, immersing walkers in some of the most iconic mountain scenery in the Swiss Alps. Stretching approximately 111km (69 miles) from Schynige Platte to Wilderswil in a clockwise horseshoe loop, this memorable circuit passes beneath the towering summits of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The journey typically takes around 9–10 days to complete, offering experienced alpine walkers a rewarding blend of dramatic peaks, glaciers, and hidden valleys. This guidebook provides everything you need to tackle the trek with confidence. Stage-by-stage route descriptions divide the Tour into 10 manageable walking days of between 12 and 32km (7–22 miles), with alternative high- and low-level variants to suit conditions and preferences. Sketch maps support navigation through mountain passes, along ridges and across high valleys, while practical listings detail accommodation, refreshments and facilities at alpine huts, hotels, cafés and mountain villages along the route. Expert author Kev Reynolds also offers essential planning and preparation advice, covering seasons, conditions, equipment and safety considerations. Highlights along the way include amazing views of the Wetterhorn, spectacular glaciers and waterfalls such as the Trümmelbach Falls, plus opportunities to explore the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Kleine Scheidegg and the World Natural Heritage area at Jungfrau-Aletsch. Whether you're drawn by the dramatic panoramas, hidden valleys or the challenge of sustained alpine terrain, this guidebook will equip you to savour one of the Swiss Alps' most unforgettable landscapes.