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Ridge

Edelgrat (Normal route) Brüggligräte 855 m

  • Difficulty
    4c (4b)
  • Pitches / Height Difference
    9 P / 170 m
  • Exposition / Rock Type
    SW / Limestone
  • Altitude start
    850 m

Wonderfully situated among hills and meadows - this ridge offers a small, stand-alone tour; an ideal goal for beginners who want to start multi-pitch climbing. Includes backpacking and picnicking on the summit! Some mild exposure, but with climbing on excellent rock. Great views of the Mittelland and the snowy Alps. Protection is sparse, but a large number of trees and spikes make it safe enough. The 1st pitch as well as the Zuckerstock can be bypassed in the forest.

Route description

Edelgrat
See topo.

Additional information

Protection
Mediocre equipped, longer runouts possible
Rope
50
Quick draws
7
Stoppers
-
Friends
-
Trad Protection: + sparse placements, placing gear is difficult ++ good placements, placing in most cases possible +++ very good placements, placing gear is easy
+++
Abseiling possible
-
Foot Descent
Ski approach possible
-
Glacier equipment
-
Rock Type / Quality

Solid Jurassic limestone. Beware of rockfall caused by climbers or chamois! Especially in the gully when bypassing the first pitch (5a) and in the lowest part of the ridge.

Protection / Material

Trees and rock spikes make belaying secure.

Descent

Follow the ridge all the way to meadow then follow the footpath.

Authors

Carine Devaux Girardin

Carine und Christophe Girardin Devaux

The author-pair from Orvin have one of the best-known climbing areas of Jura almost on their doorstep. Author «Gigi» and designer Carine have written several SAC climbing guidebooks, and are both active in route development and renovation.

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