Climbing tour in Glarus | Solitary crossing from the Rautispitz

Solitary and varied scrambling tour along the ridge between sun and shade.

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Climbing on the Rautispitz

Glarus, Obersee

The Rautispitz rises strikingly at the entrance to the Glarnerland. A lonely, almost forgotten ridge tour leads to its panoramic summit, promising impressive moments. The ascent begins in a quiet forest and continues over pathless terrain up to the ridge. There, the edge becomes an impressive playground between sun and shade. The climbing is mostly in the second degree of difficulty, in places also in the third degree, and is easy to master with mountain boots. A passage in the fourth degree is the key section - but here the mountain guide ensures the necessary safety, can defuse it well and accompanies you confidently over it. We have never met another rope team on this ridge before! With an altitude difference of around 1250 metres, the tour is challenging, but ideal for enjoying a whole day to the full.

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      08:18 am, Näfels railway station

      We meet at Näfel railway station and travel together on the èW to Obersee.

    • Access

      900 metres altitude

      2.5 h

      The approach leads through a pretty forest and then without a path along the ridge to the start.

    • East ridge

      350 Hm

      III

      The east ridge leads to the summit of the Rautispitz. The ridge offers quite a few metres of climbing. Sometimes a little easier and sometimes a little more exciting. In between, there are always flatter sections of the ridge. The difficulty is often moderate at grade II and III. The key section is in the fourth grade. However, it is only short and can be easily defused and secured by the mountain guide. A magnificent tour in sharp limestone awaits you! At the summit we can enjoy the magnificent view of the Churfisten and the Glarus Alps!

    • Descent

      1250 metres altitude

      2.5 h

      The descent is a leisurely walk back to the Obersee and from there home. A refreshing dip in the Obersee awaits us!

    • Conclusion

      approx. 15:00

      We finish the tour together with a refreshing swim in the Obersee before travelling back to Mollis by car.

  • Requirements

    • Scrambling in the third degree of difficulty.
    • Stamina for a day tour with 1300 metres ascent and descent at a normal pace.
  • Price and services

    • CHF 490.-
    • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including professional planning and guidance with a Swiss mountain guide.
    • Excluding personal travel and any taxi journeys.
  • Material and equipment

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Impressions: Rautispitz

    Summit of the Rautispitz
    Climbing on the Rautispitz
    Climbing on the Rautispitz
    Summit structure of the Rautispitz
    On the ascent to the Rautispitz
    View of Näfels

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

High toursExperience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain. No previous knowledge of mountaineering necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

High toursYou know the basics of using ice axes and crampons. There are easy scrambling sections up to 1° difficulty.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

High toursYou have practice walking with ice axe and crampons. There are scrambling sections up to the 2nd level of difficulty.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

High toursYou have experience with ice axes and crampons and you can move efficiently on easy rocky terrain. There are scrambling sections up to the 3rd level of difficulty.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

High toursYou have extensive experience with ice axes and crampons. You move efficiently and safely in alpine terrain. Climbing routes up to the 4th level of difficulty.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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