around 10 am, Tierfehd
High tour Bifertenstock with mountain guide
We’ll climb up to the beautiful neighbouring peak of the Tödi via the famous Bänderweg.
Technics
Endurance
Bifertenstock, Glarus
This impressive high-altitude tour takes us from Tierfehd up into the wild and unspoilt mountain world around the Bifertenstock. Via the approach to the Bifertenhütte, we immerse ourselves step by step in high alpine terrain and leave the valley far behind us. The remote location of the hut and the surrounding mountain landscape set the perfect mood for the day ahead. The highlight of the tour is the ascent of the Bifertenstock with the famous crossing of the Bänderweg. This leads spectacularly through steep flanks and natural rock bands and requires concentrated, safe walking in exposed terrain. Technically, the route is easy to moderately challenging, but requires surefootedness, a head for heights and a good feel for the terrain. Short scrambling sections and airy passages make this tour particularly varied and impressive. On the way, we experience classic mountaineering in its original form: a lonely route, exposed terrain, contact with glaciers and plenty of time in the high mountains. This tour is a special experience in the Glarus Alps.
Procedure and meeting place
We meet in the course of the morning in Tierfehd, Glarus
We shorten our ascent by a few metres in altitude by taking the Tierfehd–Kalktrittli cable car. Passing the Muttseehütte, we climb up to the Kisten Pass and soon catch sight of our destination for the night, the charming Bifertenhütte.
Early in the morning, we set off up the impressive Bänderweg towards the Bifertenstock. We enjoy the stunning views – probably all to ourselves – from this special Glarus peak. We take the descent back along the Bänderweg to the Limmeren Pass. From there, we follow the path down via the Limmerenband to Lake Limmeren. The access tunnel to the Kalktrittli takes us back to the cable car, which takes us back down into the valley.
We finish the tour together back in Tierfehd. We return home with impressive scenic images and a unique experience.
Requirements
- You have first experience on high tours.
- You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
- Fitness required for high-altitude hikes involving around 1,200 metres of elevation gain and 8–10 hours of ascent and descent at a leisurely pace (~300 metres of elevation gain per hour)
- You have a head for heights and feel comfortable even on exposed sections.
- You enjoy easy climbing sections.
Price and services
- CHF 1040.-
- Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
- Including accommodation costs with half board.
- Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
- Travel costs not included, any train tickets, and personal expenses.
Material and equipment
- For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
- General material and packing tips we have also put together for you.
Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.
Accommodation
Bifertenhütte
The pretty Bifertenhütte lies high above the Glarnerland and is the ideal starting point for the Bifertenstock. Secluded and quiet, it offers an impressive view of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. The hut is simple, cosy and warmly staffed. A place to relax, recharge your batteries and enjoy the high alpine surroundings.
How to get to the Bifertenstock with us:
- 5 - 6 August 2026, Wednesday - Thursday, 2 daysNur noch 2 freie Plätze, Durchführung gesichert.
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