SE Ridge - Gross Bielenhorn

The SE ridge of the Gross Bielenhorn above the Furka — varied, exposed ridge climbing on perfect granite. I came back to it again in 2024.

Gross Bielenhorn, SE Ridge, 3209 m / SE

5c (4c) / 9 pitches / 250 m / Furka granite / Gear: 2 x 50 m, 10 draws, 3-4 cams

Logistics

Approach

From the parking and bus stop by the Hotel Furkablick, the trail to the Sidelenhütte takes about 1 h 40 for 530 m of ascent. From the hut (2708 m) continue to the Untere Bielenlücke (2893 m) and over boulder terrain to the start at 2960 m, marked by cairns (T6, II).