More than 60 climbers have lost their lives there on their ascent, since the first attempt in 1934.
The windows of the Eigerwand station on the north wall of the Eiger.
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The first time that an expedition completed the ascent of that north face was in 1938.
It is part of the Jungfrau railway (theJungfraubahn) whose works began in 1896.
In addition to the departure and arrival stations, the railway has two other intermediate stations inside the tunnel.
The red circle marks the position of Eigerwand.
The Eigerwand station opened on June 28, 1903, and the Eismeer station on July 25, 1905.
A short flight of stairs provides access from it to the Grindelwald-Fiescher glacier.
The Jungfrau massif with the railway line and the stations Eigerwand, Eismeer and Jungfraujoch.
The Eigerwand Station Restaurant circa 1905.
Views from inside the Eismeer station.
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The Eigerwand station in 2007.
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This article was originally published inLa Brujula Verde.
It has been translated from Spanish and republished with permission.
