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- Difficulty
- 4b (4a)
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- Pitches / Height Difference
- 6 P / 200 m
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- Exposition / Rock Type
- S / Gneiss
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- Altitude start
- 2700 m
The route "Egg" is one of the most attainable and well bolted routes on the Riffelhorn. The presence of the surrounding snow giants lends special ambience to the climbing here.
Route description
Egg
See topo.
Descent
For descent, follow either the West Ridge (one steep bit with a fixed rope) or the East Ridge (which has two short abseils, plus down climbing sections).
Additional information
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Protection
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Well equipped, longer distances in easy sections possible
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Rope
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50m
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Quick draws
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10
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Stoppers
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Friends
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Trad Protection: + sparse placements, placing gear is difficult ++ good placements, placing in most cases possible +++ very good placements, placing gear is easy
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Abseiling possible
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Foot Descent
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Ski approach possible
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Glacier equipment
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- Protection / Material
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Well bolted, especially the crux. On easier sections the bolts are a little more spaced.
- Descent
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Descend eastwards via the normal route to the Riffelhorn.
