Selun south pillar

Sharp limestone, wonderful views of Lake Walen and great and lonely climbing in 4th grade!

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The south faces of the Churfirsten are impressive. They drop steeply down to Lake Walen and offer an airy ambience. Together we climb a relatively easy ascent through the south pillar to the Selun. We climb up 5 pitches on grippy limestone in the 4th degree of difficulty. The final ascent is on the ridge with a magnificent view of the Glarus mountains and Lake Walen far below! We simplify the approach with the rustic Selun railway. From here we climb up to the "Rappenloch", where we abseil down and reach the start. The descent is a leisurely walk back along the hiking trail. What a tour with a magnificent ambience!

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Meeting point: Starkenbach bus stop, 08:31 hrs.

  • Requirements

    • Surefooted walking in exposed terrain
    • Climbing in climbing fins at the 4th degree of difficulty
    • Condition for 800m ascent and descent at a leisurely pace

  • Group size

    • Takes place with 2 guests per mountain guide.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 490.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Impressions: Selun south pillar

    Summit cross from Selun
    Stand in the Selun south wall
    Climbing on the Selun

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Here you will find an explanation of the levels of our courses and tours. If you are not sure whether the tour or course is suitable for you, then contact us!

Technics

Technique 1 - For beginners

An easy tour and suitable for beginners. The terrain is moderate.

Technique 2 - Normal tour

A "normal" tour and easily doable with some previous knowledge. Only short sections are a little steeper or more technical. This tour can be taken after a basic course.

Technique 3 - More demanding tour

A more challenging tour that requires some practice. There are some steep and technical passages. If you have a bit of experience and want to embark on an adventure, this is the right place for you!

Technique 4 - Difficult

Demanding tour that requires a good level of experience and skill. There are always longer steep and technical passages. For the experienced and adventurous!

Endurance

Stamina 1 - Cosy

Leisurely tour at a slow pace with 500 - 800 metres of altitude difference per day, ~250 - 300 hm / h.

Stamina 2 - Normal

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

Endurance 3 - Sporty

Longer tour at a normal pace with around 1200 metres in altitude per day, ~400 hm / h.

Endurance 4 - Very enduring

Long tours at a normal, flowing pace from 1500 metres in altitude per day, 400 m / h.

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