Mittellegihütte
1.9About
Mittellegihütte sits at 3355m on the northeast ridge of the Eiger, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Reach it from Alpiglen station (2362m, on the Jungfraujoch railway) in 4–5 hours of steep scrambling on loose terrain. The route follows the Eiger's lower slopes and demands sure-footedness and experience with exposure. Most parties start from Grindelwald or Scheidegg. The hut is a SAC/CAS facility and serves as a staging post for Eiger summiteers and mountaineers tackling the surrounding peaks.
The hut holds 36 beds in shared dormitories. Meals are prepared daily and booking a bed includes dinner and breakfast. Drinking water is available on site. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut serves or bring your own food. The hut operates year-round, though snow and ice make access difficult in winter and early spring. Summer conditions (June–September) are most reliable. The warden can advise on conditions and route options to nearby summits including the Eiger (3970m) and peaks in the Wetterhorn group.
Book directly by phone. Contact details are available through the SAC/CAS website. July and August fill quickly; book 4–6 weeks ahead. May, June, and September are quieter but weather is less predictable at this elevation. Confirm snow and ice conditions with the hut before you go. The hut has no email or online booking system, so a phone call in German, French, or English is essential.
The hut holds 36 beds in shared dormitories. Meals are prepared daily and booking a bed includes dinner and breakfast. Drinking water is available on site. There is no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut serves or bring your own food. The hut operates year-round, though snow and ice make access difficult in winter and early spring. Summer conditions (June–September) are most reliable. The warden can advise on conditions and route options to nearby summits including the Eiger (3970m) and peaks in the Wetterhorn group.
Book directly by phone. Contact details are available through the SAC/CAS website. July and August fill quickly; book 4–6 weeks ahead. May, June, and September are quieter but weather is less predictable at this elevation. Confirm snow and ice conditions with the hut before you go. The hut has no email or online booking system, so a phone call in German, French, or English is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to reserve—capacity is only 36 beds and it's popular with Eiger climbers, so book as early as possible, especially for summer weekends.
Mittellegihütte is staffed seasonally; expect it open June to September, but confirm dates when you call.
Take the Jungfraujoch railway to Alpiglen station (2362m), then scramble 4–5 hours up steep, loose terrain on the Eiger's northeast ridge—requires solid footwork and comfort with exposure.
Meals are served; there's drinking water available but no self-catering kitchen, so you eat what the hut provides.
No—the approach is steep scrambling on loose ground with serious exposure; this is for experienced mountaineers and climbers, not first-time hikers.
Location
46.5834, 8.0225
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Quick Facts
- Total
- 36
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Drinking water
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +41 33 853 03 66
- Website
- http://www.mittellegi.ch
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