Guggi Hut
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Guggi Hut | |
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| General | |
| Elevation | 2,791 m9,156.824 ft 1.734 miles |
| Type | SAC-CAS |
| Location | Berne (canton), Switzerland |
| Range | Bernese Alps |
| Massif | Jungfrau Group |
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| Coordinates | |
| DMS Coor. | 46°33´46"N, 7°58´28"E |
| Swiss Coor. | 641080 / 156970 |
| Links | Topographic Detail |
| Nearby Features | |
| Eiger, Goldenhoren, Jungfrau, Jungfraujoch, Mönch, Mönchsjoch Hut, Nördliches Eigerjoch, Obers Mönchsjoch, Schneehoren, Silberhorn, Südliches Eigerjoch | |
| Alpinist's Info | |
| Base(s) | Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen |
| Summit(s) | Eiger, Jungfrau, Mönch, Schneehoren, Silberhorn |
| Topo. Map | SLK 1249: Finsteraarhorn |
| Hut Info | |
| Places | 30 |
| Guarded | 15 Jun. - 30 Sep. (weekends) |
| Catering | Drinks and No food |
| Tel. | 0041 (0)33 855 31 57 (hut) |
| guggihuette@sac-interlaken.ch | |
| Website | bit.ly/1eL4S65 |
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  Guggi Hut | |
[edit] General information
The hut is open the year around. During the weekends from mid June to end of September the hut is normally served by a warden. Drinks but no food can be bought.
[edit] History
The first hut, replacing an older one 400 meter below, was built for 14 people in 1911. It was enlarged to accommodate 30 people in 1975.
[edit] Access route
Take the train from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg and walk or continue by train towards the Eigergletscher station. Turn right to the Eigergletscher moraine. Descend the slope and cross (jump) the torrent before following the tracks leading up to the hut. The path goes to the left. Reaching the level of the hut traverse to the right. There are slings to help to overcome a few exposed steps. 2h
An alternative (long) route from Lauterbrunnen is available. Lauterbrunnen - Trümmelbach - follow the path towards Wixi - Haaregg. Follow the moraine and Descend the slope and cross (jump) the torrent before following the tracks leading up to the hut. The path goes to the left. Reaching the level of the hut traverse to the right. There are slings to help to overcome a few exposed steps.
