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First Ascent of the Jungfrau
- When
- 3 August 1811
- Where
- Summit
- Part of
- First ascent of the Jungfrau
The Meyer brothers and Valais hunters reached the Jungfrau summit on 3 August 1811, establishing the first recorded ascent.
Johann Rudolf and Hieronymus Meyer, along with two chamois hunters from Valais, successfully reached the summit of the Jungfrau. The expedition involved crossing the Grimsel and Beich Pass, demonstrating the physical demands of the route. The peak was subsequently nicknamed "Mme Meyer" due to the climbers' prominence.
Sources
- Jungfrau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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