Grindelwald is a ski resort in Switzerland, with skiing up to 2,971 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Grindelwald
The piste map of Grindelwald-First and the Jungfrau Ski Region shows one of Switzerland's most iconic ski areas, with the north face of the Eiger as a dramatic backdrop. The map covers three sectors: Grindelwald-First, Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen and Mürren-Schilthorn, with a total of 213 km of pistes. The V-Bahn, the new three-cable gondola that opened in 2020, stands out as a bold line in the centre of the map, linking Grindelwald directly with the Eigergletscher station. The Lauberhorn piste, the world's longest downhill run (4.5 km), is specially marked. The high glacier terrain around the Jungfraujoch (3 454 m) forms the map's impressive upper section.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Grindelwald
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Grindelwald
Beginners and families will find the gentlest slopes right above the village, where the terrain is softer and the lift system easy to navigate. From Grindelwald you can get up the mountain quickly on the new three-cable gondola, the V-Bahn, which runs straight from the village to Eigergletscher and saves you from having to string together several smaller lifts just to get going.
The more demanding terrain lies higher up towards Kleine Scheidegg and Männlichen, where the runs become steeper and more challenging. This is also home to the Lauberhorn piste, the world's longest downhill run at 4.5 kilometres, offering a substantial and technical descent for anyone wanting to try something out of the ordinary.
The ski area is divided into three parts, Grindelwald-First, Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen and Mürren-Schilthorn, which are linked by lifts and piste connections. With 213 kilometres of pistes and 45 lifts in total, you can move between the sectors in a single day, but it takes some planning to cover all three, as the distances between them are considerable.
A good tip is to make the most of the morning on the lower slopes closest to the village before the sun softens the snow too much, and save the higher terrain towards Kleine Scheidegg for later in the day, when the light and snow quality are often at their best. The difference in altitude between the village at 1 034 metres and the top at 2 971 metres means the weather can vary considerably depending on where you are.
Book a ski holiday in Grindelwald
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Grindelwald? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Grindelwald piste map
The highest skiing in Grindelwald is at 2,971 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,034 m. That gives a vertical drop of up to 1,937 m.
You can download the piste map of Grindelwald here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
