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Guggihütte SAC

About this hut: Simple hut on the steep north side of Mönch/Jungfraujoch; winter access is reserved for very experienced visitors.

Path access notices

descent from Guggihütte to Guggi Glacier for the Guggi route and Jungfrau
Notice: The section explicitly says this descent is no longer feasible because of glacier retreat. This statement concerns the named descent, not a blanket closure of the separate summer hut approach or the Mönch Nollen/Lauper routes. Source read 2026-10-24.

winter hut approach
Notice: The section reserves snow- and ice-covered winter access for experienced alpinists. Year-round hut opening is not ordinary winter hiking clearance. Source read 2026-10-24.

Approach choices

Von der Station Eigergletscher

hiking · summer· SAC hiking T4

Source ascent: 2 h 30 min–3 h

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

Eigergletscher station summer approach

hiking · summer· SAC hiking T4

Source reference time: 3 h

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

Kleine Scheidegg summer approach

hiking · summer· SAC hiking T4

Source reference time: 3 h 30 min

Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.

Requirements: For experienced mountain walkers; winter snow/ice changes the route into an alpine undertaking.

Original grade scales are retained. Mountain hiking, mountaineering and ski touring grades describe different skills. Times belong to their published direction and variant.

Opening & staying

Confirm your dates and reservation with the hut. Published opening periods and usual month patterns do not show available beds or current path conditions.

Hut opening & reservation information ↗
Dated notices, services & travel

Booking method: Reservation required online, by email or by telephone with the hut contact. Keep the booking confirmation.

Source read 2026-10-24· Guggi — current section-owned self-catering hut information ↗

Notice: The section explicitly says this descent is no longer feasible because of glacier retreat. This statement concerns the named descent, not a blanket closure of the separate summer hut approach or the Mönch Nollen/Lauper routes.

Source read 2026-10-24· Guggi — current section-owned self-catering hut information ↗

Bedding: Wool blankets; sleeping liner required.

Payment: Cash in the hut collection box or bank transfer; no cards and no Twint.

Water: Surface or roof water, or melted snow.

Source read 2026-10-24· Guggi — current section-owned self-catering hut information ↗

Notice: The section reserves snow- and ice-covered winter access for experienced alpinists. Year-round hut opening is not ordinary winter hiking clearance.

Source read 2026-10-24· Guggi — current section-owned self-catering hut information ↗
Sources & what has been checked

Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.

Location: OpenStreetMap. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.