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Wetterhorn ascent routes

Wetterhorn

ascent routes


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Ascent of the Wetterhorn ( 3701m )

The Wetterhorn dominates the Grindelwald Valley

with its great triangular 1300metre high limestone wall

rising vertically from the meadows of the valley floor.

It is a 3 hour climb on a steep path

traversing a series of cliffs

to reach the large Gleckstein Hut ( 2317m )

situated in upper pastures.

From the hut

( after the usual early morning alpine start )

a track leads over stony ground

to reach the Krinnen Glacier.

On the far side it is a long, steep climb

( alpine grade PD ) over mixed ground

- rocks, scree and snow to gain the Wettersattel

- the col between the Wetterhorn

and the adjacent Mittelhorn.

A final steep snow slope brings one

to the summit and a dramatic viewpoint

- immediately below the summit

the cliffs drop sheer to Grindelwald

in the valley floor far below. 

A superb panorama of peaks

unfolds to the west including

the famous alpine trinity of the

Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.


Wetterhorn ascent normal route

Wetterhorn

normal route


Wetterhorn Photo Gallery Photo Gallery




Gleckstein Hut beneath the Wetterhorn

Gleckstein Hut ( 2317m )

 beneath the Wetterhorn


Wetterhorn Photo Gallery Photo Gallery

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