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SSE-Wand «Steinadler» Wiwannihorn 3000 m

  • Difficulty
    5a (5a)
  • Pitches / Height Difference
    14 P / 2:30–3:30 h, 320 m
  • Exposition / Rock Type
    SE, S / Gneiss
  • Altitude start
    2680 m

The first and therefore oldest sport climbing route in the Wiwanni area. Beautiful, varied climbing, often done. Recommendable.

Route description

Approach
Wiwannihütte – Wiwanni – Einstieg.
Route «Steinadler»
Follow the route according to the topo for 14 pitches. The route ends at the S summit (not marked on the map).
Continuation: «Steinadler» – Wiwannihorn
From the top of the route you can reach the main summit via the SSE ridge, first by simple climbing, then later with parkour skills over talus and boulders.
Descent SW-wall "Tritji"
Fastest descent from Wiwannihorn back to the hut. Otherwise you can take the somewhat harder but shorter SW-ridge.

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
-
Abseiling possible
-
Foot Descent
Ski approach possible
Glacier equipment
-
Difficulty

The crux is more difficult than 5a by today's standard.

Rock Type / Quality

Generally good to very good. Easy pitches have slightly more lose rock.

Descent

Descend the normal route on the SW wall “Trittji”, or follow the SW ridge.

History

F.X. Leiggener, B. Pfaffen, E. Feller, 1982.

Author

Bernhard Senn

Bernhard Senn is a physiotherapist specializing in workplace ergonomics and workplace health promotion. Bernhard has been an SAC author since 2013 and will often be found 'out and about' in the mountains; whether with rock gear, skis, mountain bike or paraglider.

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