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Egg Riffelhorn 2930 m

  • Difficulty
    4b (4a)
  • Pitches / Height Difference
    6 P / 200 m
  • Exposition / Rock Type
    S / Gneiss
  • Altitude start
    2700 m

The route "Egg" is one of the most attainable and well bolted routes on the Riffelhorn. The presence of the surrounding snow giants lends special ambience to the climbing here.

Route description

Egg
See topo.
Descent
For descent, follow either the West Ridge (one steep bit with a fixed rope) or the East Ridge (which has two short abseils, plus down climbing sections).

Additional information

Protection
Well equipped, longer distances in easy sections possible
Rope
50m
Quick draws
10
Stoppers
-
Friends
-
Trad Protection: + sparse placements, placing gear is difficult ++ good placements, placing in most cases possible +++ very good placements, placing gear is easy
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Abseiling possible
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Foot Descent
Ski approach possible
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Glacier equipment
-
Protection / Material

Well bolted, especially the crux. On easier sections the bolts are a little more spaced.

Descent

Descend eastwards via the normal route to the Riffelhorn.

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