Tälligrat Tunnel closed until 24 July

New Info
02/06/2026
Due to renovation work, the Tälligrat Tunnel (Märjelen Tunnel) will remain closed until 24 July 2026. Two alternative route options are available.

Option 1: via Tälligrat
Option 2: via Unners Tälli

The detour runs between the former Hotel Jungfrau (point 2180) and Gletscherstube.

Please check before your hike whether the respective route is open:

  • Option 1: Tälligrat Tunnel detour option 1 (Tälligrat)
  • Option 2: Tälligrat Tunnel detour option 2 (Unners Tälli)

The Gletscherstube is open from 24 June.

Hiking times are extended by approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

From Fiescheralp to Gletscherstube

  • Original route (Obers Tälli / Tälligrat Tunnel): 4.3 km, 214 m ascent, 56 m descent, 1 h 14 min
  • Option 1 (via Tälligrat): 5.4 km, 457 m ascent, 297 m descent, 2 h 03 min
  • Option 2 (via Unners Tälli): 6.4 km, 319 m ascent, 157 m descent, 1 h 59 min

From Gletscherstube to Fiescheralp

  • Original route (Obers Tälli / Tälligrat Tunnel): 4.3 km, 56 m ascent, 214 m descent, 1 h 04 min
  • Option 1 (via Tälligrat): 5.3 km, 297 m ascent, 457 m descent, 1 h 53 min
  • Option 2 (via Unners Tälli): 6.5 km, 157 m ascent, 319 m descent, 1 h 49 min