Eiger north face, North face of Alpine mountain in Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Eiger north face rises 1,800 meters vertically, presenting steep rock formations and permanent ice fields that form a natural climbing challenge.
The first successful climb of the north face occurred in 1938 when Fritz Kasparek, Heinrich Harrer, Andreas Heckmair, and Ludwig Vörg reached the summit.
The mountain earned the name 'Mordwand' among German-speaking alpinists due to numerous climbing accidents during early twentieth century expeditions.
The Jungfrau railway runs through the mountain, offering viewing stations at Eigerwand and Eismeer for observing the massive rock formations.
A small window called Stollenloch, created during railway tunnel construction, serves as an emergency exit point for climbers on the north face.
Location: Bern
Part of: Eiger
GPS coordinates: 46.57890,8.00639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
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