7.5 km away
Adula Bivi Hut to Splügen
A fantastic mountaineering day over Adula, 3402m, the highest peak in the area
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Rheinquellhorn (3200m)
One of the areas best 3000er summits.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 877 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 15 km, 877 vertical metres of ascent and 1554 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
A challenging but very beautiful 3-sided summit period to Rheinquellhorn (3200m) with a north descent to Hinterrhein.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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