Rottalhorn, Mountain summit in Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Rottalhorn rises to an elevation of 3,972 meters between the Rottal valley and the Jungfraufirn section of the Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland.
The west face of Rottalhorn remained untouched until October 12, 2023, when climbers Silvan Schüpbach, Peter von Känel, and Rolf Zurbrügg completed the first ascent.
The mountain stands as a testament to traditional alpinism, demonstrating that unexplored climbing opportunities still exist in the established Alpine regions.
Mountaineers access the west face by walking from Stechelberg to Rottalhütte, followed by a 45-minute approach to reach the climbing starting point.
The rock composition changes during the ascent, transitioning from gneiss to limestone, creating diverse climbing conditions across the 1000-meter west face.
Location: Bern
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 3,972 m
GPS coordinates: 46.53200,7.96730
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:53
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