4 m away
Urner Alps Traverse: Sustli Hut to Engleberg
A great ski summit (Grassen, 2946m) followed by an 1800m N facing descent.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Ascent
- 762 m
- Descent
- 1.9 km
Day 5: Urner Haute Route
Engelberg
Discover one of the most beautiful and steepest Haute Routes in Switzerland.
Also in Obwalden, Switzerland
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 771 m
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
Program: 'We will make our way via the Stössensattel and Firnalpfirn to climb the final summit of the tour, the Grassen at 2,964 meters, offering a magnificent view of the rugged walls of Titlis, Reissend Nollen and Wendenstöcke. The final run down is equally impressive: 1,800 vertical meters to the Herrenrüti at Engelberg. A spectacular conclusion.' (https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/skihochtour-urner-haute-route/)
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
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
Similar routes nearby
4 km away
Urner Alps Traverse: Steingletscher to Sustli Hut
The traverse of the well named Füffingerstock and a long descent, before a short climb to the Sustli Hut.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1 km
9.2 km away
Urner Alps Traverse: Chelenalp Hut to Steingetscher Hotel
A magnificent long glacial descent, with an optional high summit, the Sustenhorn (3502m).
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
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