6:00 am Filzbach large car park (turn-off to Seminarhotel Lihn)
Mürtschenstock crossing
Three summits, exciting climbs and impressive views! Alpine challenge at the entrance to Glarnerland.
Technics
Endurance
Mürtschenstock
The mighty Mürtschen massif marks the entrance to Glarnerland and is visible from afar. Its three peaks - Stock, Fulen and Ruchen - form an imposing chain and make the crossing an alpine highlight.
Over grassy slopes and the first rocky steps, we reach striking passages such as the famous Black Schnuer or the Firing rangebefore we venture into exciting climbs. The route leads us over airy ridges, steep chimneys and exposed ledges, always accompanied by fantastic views down into the valley. Highlights include climbing through the compact Finger crack on the stick, as well as the airy ridge passage to Ruchen.
Depending on the weather, conditions and personal wishes, the mountain guide will decide with you which direction to take on the crossing. Whether from west to east or in the opposite direction, both variants promise alpine enjoyment, challenging scrambling and a thrilling experience in the midst of the wild Glarus mountain landscape.
Procedure and meeting place
We meet early in the morning in Filzbach. We travel on together to Talalpsee.
We start on a marked hiking trail that leads us up the steep flanks of the Mürtschenstock. Over exposed grassy passages and the first rocky steps, we gradually delve deeper into the alpine scenery. From here, we alternate between enjoyable climbing sections and exciting rocky passages until we descend again over steep grassy flanks on the opposite side, back to the starting point at the idyllic Talalpsee lake.
Requirements
- Stamina for a mountain tour (approx. 8-10 hours walking time, 1,500 metres ascent and descent)
- Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential
- First experience in easy climbing (up to UIAA II-III) and alpine tours
- Enjoy moving in alpine, exposed terrain
Price and services
- CHF 950
- Rope team with 1 guest per mountain guide (1:1)
- Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
- Excluding travel costs, any train tickets, personal consumption.
Material and equipment
- We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
- For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
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.
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