The Grimselwelt is a true Eldorado for climbers. Not just because the granite slabs at Grimselsee have been christened “Eldorado” in the climbing scene, but because the variety of geology, mountain scenery and difficulties offers a treat for everyone.
Restricted access Climbing routes Handeck
The climbing routes on the Oelberg next to the Gelmerbahn are only accessible via the Gelmerbahn valley station due to a construction site. The access from the Handeck 1 Power plant is closed.
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Yannick Glatthard completes the Grimsel Marathon
He calls his project “Best of Grimsel in a Day”. Five classic routes in the Grimsel region, a total of 60 pitches, in 16 hours, mainly in rope soloing style. The 24-year-old from the Bernese Oberland outdid himself.
Among climbers, these are the best-known and most beautiful lines on the Grimsel. If you are in this area, this is exactly what you should add to your to-do list.
Gadmental
The Wendenstöcke in the Gadmental made Ueli Steck world-famous when he climbed the 230-metre-high climbing classic “Excalibur” 6b, free solo, i.e. alone and rope-free, in 2004. The approximately 10-kilometre-long chain of Wendenstöcke, which are made of high crusty limestone and sandstone at the very top, extend from Tällistock to Titlis and offer around 130 multi-pitch routes.
Grimselsee
The true “Eldorado” lies on the southern slopes above the Grimselsee. The world-famous granite slabs of the highest quality, polished by the glacier and over 500 meters thick, have made a not inconsiderable contribution to climbing history.
“Motörhead” is probably the most famous granite climb on the Grimsel Pass and the most frequently climbed route in the “Eldorado” climbing area. The route was first climbed by the Remy brothers in 1983.
Aare Valley
From Räterichsbodensee down to Mittagsflue, there are climbing routes for a whole summer: Sagaritus, Fair Hands Line, Siebenschläfer, …
In addition to its scenic beauty, the Aaren Valley also offers a variety of first-class climbing routes. From leisurely family climbing gardens to challenging multi-pitch tours, everything can be found in around 40 different areas and sectors.
The Azalee Beach area near the Räterichsboden reservoir is ideal for a great family experience. For more ambitious climbers, there is the Stock sector a stone’s throw further down in Chuenzendlen, where you have to belay yourself. Or next to the Gelmerbahn, the Fairhands Line route, which is one of the top 5 on the Grimsel.
And if it’s too crowded at the pass and you’re not afraid of the effort, you can reach the Cabin Bächlitalhütte or the Cabin Gelmerhütte in 2 to 3 hours, where there is another variety of climbs.
We locals call it the Yosemite of the Bernese Oberland.
Bouldering in the Handegg
To the left and right of the hiking trail from Hotel Handeck towards Grimsel Pass, the ingenious granite boulders of the “Kristallweg” bouldering area are scattered throughout the forest. So don’t be surprised if you come across one of the best climbers in the world here and there!
