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 |
Gleckstein
Hut ( 2317m )
beneath the Wetterhorn |
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