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Jungfrau routes: 3 ways to the top
Normal RouteClimbing · 13km · 2,200 m ascent · ~6h 15m · from JungfraujochMountaineering
The Normal Route to Jungfrau is a classic mountaineering route starting from the Jungfraujoch, it involves glacier travel and some rock scrambling, suitable for experienced climbers with proper equipment
Rottal RidgeClimbing · 15km · 2,300 m ascent · ~6h 50m · from LauterbrunnenMountaineering
Rottal Ridge is a more challenging route requiring technical climbing skills, it offers a more direct ascent to the summit with exposed sections and requires good weather conditions
South RidgeClimbing · 14km · 2,100 m ascent · ~6h 20m · from StechelbergMountaineering
The South Ridge is a less frequented route that provides a scenic climb with mixed snow and rock sections, it is recommended for climbers with experience in alpine conditions
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Is it safe to climb Jungfrau today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Jungfrau each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 4158m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Jungfrau each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:36
10h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:31 and starts 17:54. From the summit you see the sun 07:38 to 18:47.
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About Jungfrau
Jungfrau is 4,158 m (13,642 ft) high with 671 m of prominence. It is in Alps, Switzerland. The nearest summits are Wengen Jungfrau (0.3 km), Rottalhorn (0.7 km) and Chlys Silberhoren (1.0 km).
How high is Jungfrau?
Jungfrau is 4,158 metres high with 671 metres of prominence.
Where is Jungfrau?
Jungfrau is listed in Alps, Switzerland.
Are there routes for Jungfrau?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Jungfrau, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Jungfrau today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Jungfrau?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
