Gross Spannort

The Gross Spannort summit reaches an elevation of 3,198 meters, featuring prominent rock formations and glaciers within the Swiss mountainous landscape.

The mountain has drawn climbers to its technical routes since the early days of Alpine mountaineering, establishing itself as a testing ground for skilled mountaineers.

The summit represents the strong connection between Swiss mountain communities and Alpine climbing traditions, particularly in the Engelberg region.

Climbers start their ascent from Spannorthütte mountain hut, requiring crampons, ice axes, and climbing equipment for the technical grade III sections.

The mountain contains multiple climbing routes combining glacier traverses and rock climbing sections, with an altitude gain of 1,240 meters from base to peak.

GPS coordinates: 46.78667,8.52444

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02