Hohgwächte

The Hohgwächte rises to an elevation of 3,740 meters within the Mischabel massif, featuring steep slopes and exposed ridges in the Swiss Alps.

Mountaineers first documented the routes to Hohgwächte during the initial exploration of the Pennine Alps in the nineteenth century's golden age of alpinism.

Local mountain guides pass down generations of knowledge about Hohgwächte's climbing routes, weather patterns, and safety considerations to new alpinists.

Climbers access Hohgwächte from the village of Randa, requiring technical climbing equipment and experience due to the demanding alpine conditions.

The summit stands as a natural boundary marker between different climbing sectors, with its eastern col dropping 82 meters to connect with neighboring peaks.

GPS coordinates: 46.10364,7.84106

Latest update: March 19, 2025 23:06