Gross Diamantstock 3161 m, East Ridge

ZS+, 4c / 5–6 h, 860 m ↗ / 2 h, 860 m ↘

Gross Diamantstock is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located west of Handegg. Its summit is a tripoint between the glacier valleys of Hiendertelltigletscher, Bächligletscher and Gruebengletscher.

Logistics

  • The difficult sections are all well secured with bolts and are all on the south-facing cliffs.

Gear

  • Rope: 40 m
  • Small set of cams
  • Slings
  • 6 quickdraws

Approach

  • The climb is located 1½ hours from the Bächlitalhütte.