The winter connection to the Grimsel region.
During the winter, the Gersteneggbahn operates according to a fixed schedule and takes you straight to the ski tour area and to the winter hiking trail leading to the Grimsel Pass and on to Oberwald. Everything you need to know about reservations, parking, operating times, the nature reserve and tour experiences can be found in the “Tour experience info sheet”.
Grimselstrasse is open as far as Guttannen in the winter. The latest “Avalanche warning and traffic report” provides information about driving conditions and which sections of the road are open or closed as far as Handeck. Before you set off, check that your train is running by looking at our rail report. Due to the rapidly changing weather conditions in the mountains, operations may be suspended at short notice.
RAILWAY INFORMATION
Opening Times
Winter season
The railway is closed if the pass road is open as far as the Kunzentännlein car park. Please pay attention to the latest «Avalanche warning and traffic report».
Wednesday to Sunday from 07.30 a.m. – 04.21 p.m.
March – April from 06.30 a.m.
Important: Courses without reservations until 16.00 the day before will be cancelled.
Prices
CHF 20.00 per journey (no discounts)
Tickets
Tickets must be purchased online by 04.00 pm on the previous day.
Capacity
8 passengers per journey
LOCATION & GETTING THERE
The base station of the Gersteneggbahn is located next to the Handeck power plants.
In winter, you should consult the avalanche and traffic bulletin to determine whether Handeck is accessible.
Before you set off, also check our rail report.
Limited parking is available. Please park in the designated spaces only. If the road is closed, cars can be parked leading up from the power plants on one lane of the road.
Getting here by PostBus:
Information on PostBus route 31.171 can be found at www.postauto.ch. Please note that the PostBus only travels until Guttannen in winter.
Taxis
Grimsel Taxi: 033 973 12 09 or 079 414 68 17