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SE-Ridge Adlerspitzli 1454 m

Difficulty

3a (3a)
Pitches / Height Difference

5 P / 1–1:30 h, 120 m
Exposition / Rock Type

SE / Limestone
Altitude start

1330 m

Though the Adlerspitzli is more a subsidiary of the Grosse Mythen, it nevertheless has its own appeal, especially when considering a climb of its southeast ridge. This most frequently done tour in the Mythen area offers stimulating climbing (grade III) with a wonderful view of the Schwyzer Talkessel. It leads in 5 pitches over the solid rock ridge of the Alderspitz at the foot of the Geissstock SW-wall, where ambitious mountaineers will find various ways to continue the tour and reach the man summit of the Grosse Mythen.

Approaching the Adlerspitzli SE-Ridge. © Lötscher Urs

Adlerspitzli SE-Ridge, Pitch 3. © Lötscher Urs

Adlerspitzli SE-Ridge, Pitch 4. © Lötscher Urs

Adlerspitzli from the foot of Geissstock S-wall. © Lötscher Urs

Route description

Approach to Adlerspitzli SE-Grat

Adlerspitzli SE-Grat

See topo.

Descent

Abseilpiste direct from the summit, 7 abseils down the gully between Adlerspitzli and Geissstock to the screes below. Follow the footpath down to Mythenbad.

Variant: Descent via the Ruchband

Descend into the gap between Adlerpitzli and Geissstock and climb the opposite side 30 m up to a group of trees. Then traverse along the cliff base of the Geissstock SW wall over three protrusions to the actual Ruchband. After the crossing still further under the conspicuous yellow wall, descend from the northern end of the Ruchbandes through gullies and over scree to Holzflüeli. Continue on the marked mountain foot path (for the track: see Ruchband: Zu- und Abstieg Keltterrouten Mythen Süd).

Additional information

Protection: Well equipped, longer distances in easy sections possible
Rope: 40m
Quick draws: 5
Stoppers: ✔
Friends: ✔
Trad Protection: + sparse placements, placing gear is difficult ++ good placements, placing in most cases possible +++ very good placements, placing gear is easy: ++
Abseiling possible: ✔
Foot Descent: ✔
Ski approach possible: -
Glacier equipment: -