The definitive Bernese Oberland loop beneath the legendary Eiger North Face
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A 101km loop through the heart of the Bernese Oberland, taking runners over high alpine passes and beneath the vertical granite walls of the legendary Eiger North Face. The route links iconic waypoints — Grosse Scheidegg, the Faulhorn summit at 2680m, Schynige Platte, Wengen, and Männlichen — before a dramatic traverse directly below the north face and back to Grindelwald. With 6700m of gain, a 4am start, and a UTMB qualification index required, the E101 is the flagship challenge of the Eiger Ultra series.
Experienced ultrarunners
Grindelwald, Bern, SwitzerlandJuly 17, 2027
Eiger Ultra Trail E101 Ultra Trail is a loop trail race in Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerland, held on July 17, 2027. The course covers 101 km, climbs 6,352 m, and has a 25h cutoff.
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
UTMB index required for participation. Finishers under 22 hours qualify for the Western States 100 lottery.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start - Grindelwald Start | 0.0 | 1,034 m | 4:00 AM | ||
Grosse Scheidegg Aid Station | 8.8 | 1,979 m | 2h30m6:30 AM | Crew | |
Bort Aid Station | 18.2 | 1,572 m | 4h8:00 AM | Crew | |
First Aid Station | 23.7 | 2,274 m | 5h30m9:30 AM | Crew | |
Feld Aid Station | 30.2 | 2,066 m | 7h11:00 AM | ||
Faulhorn Aid Station | 35.2 | 2,474 m | 8h30m12:30 PM | ||
Egg Aid Station | 40.9 | 2,006 m | — | ||
Schwand Aid Station | 48.5 | 1,465 m | 11h30m3:30 PM | ||
Burglauenen Aid Station | 55.3 | 1,383 m | 13h5:00 PM | Drop Bags | |
Wengen Aid Station | 64.2 | 2,119 m | 15h30m7:30 PM | Crew | |
Männlichen Aid Station | 69.0 | 2,219 m | 17h30m9:30 PM | Crew | |
Kleine Scheidegg Aid Station | 79.5 | 2,212 m | 19h45m11:45 PM | Crew | |
Brandegg Aid Station | 90.8 | 1,370 m | 22h30m2:30 AM +1 | Crew | |
Pfingstegg Aid Station | 97.2 | 1,034 m | 24h15m4:15 AM +1 | Crew | |
Finish - Grindelwald Finish | 102.5 | 1,034 m | 25h5:00 AM +1 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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July afternoon thunderstorms common on exposed ridgelines above treeline; the Männlichen and Faulhorn sections are particularly exposed
04:00 start requires warm gear; temperatures near Faulhorn summit (2680m) can drop significantly overnight
Alpine weather can change rapidly; the course crosses several exposed ridgelines with limited shelter
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
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