Switzerland Resort guide

Wengen for Beginners

Wengen scores 5.4/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 39.5 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 6 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.

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Piste network
104 km64.8 mi
Lifts
47
Top elevation
2,647 m8,680 ft
Ski area
Jungfrau Ski Region

Beginner score

  • 5.4Beginner
Why this score
FactValue
Green and blue pistes (share of total km)39.5 %
Magic carpets and rope tows6 lifts
Nursery slope at village level1

Facilities

Beginner facilities in Wengen
FactValue
Magic carpet lifts3
Green runs0
Ski schools0

Tips for beginners

  • Wengen scores 5.4/10 for beginners.
  • 0% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
  • 3 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
  • The village sits at 1274 m.

Green and blue runs

Green and blue pistes in Wengen
PisteDifficultyLengthVertical
6Blue4,067 m13,340 ft684 m2,240 ft
2Blue3,005 m9,860 ft444 m1,460 ft
HindenburgBlue2,140 m7,020 ft305 m1,000 ft
11Blue2,105 m6,910 ft235 m770 ft
12Blue2,046 m6,710 ft327 m1,070 ft
DreisternBlue1,965 m6,450 ft339 m1,110 ft
36Blue1,955 m6,410 ft179 m590 ft
25Blue1,893 m6,210 ft351 m1,150 ft
22Blue1,802 m5,910 ft255 m840 ft
8Blue1,116 m3,660 ft185 m610 ft
31Blue1,054 m3,460 ft86 m280 ft
Bob RunBlue912 m2,990 ft103 m340 ft
MaulerhubelBlue686 m2,250 ft129 m420 ft
Maulerhubel CarvingBlue627 m2,060 ft128 m420 ft
FigelerBlue230 m750 ft19 m60 ft
FinelBlue179 m590 ft49 m160 ft

60 unnamed connecting sections, 15 km9.6 mi.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Wengen score 5.4/10 for beginners?

The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 39.5 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 6 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.

Is there childcare in Wengen?

0 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Wengen.

How many ski schools are there in Wengen?

0.

How much of Wengen is easy skiing?

39.5% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.

How high is the village in Wengen?

1,274 m, with lifts to 2,647 m.

Are there magic carpets in Wengen?

3 magic carpets are mapped in Wengen.

How far is Wengen from Bern airport?

Bern is about 116 minutes by road from Wengen (47 km).

How high is Wengen?

The highest lift-served point is 2,647 m, with the village at 1,274 m, a vertical of 1,846 m.

Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)