Approach to Hochflueplatten Rigi Hochflue 1698 m
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- Difficulty
- T4
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- Ascent
- 1–1:15 h, 360 m
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- Descent
- 90 m
Exposed Appraoch to Hochflueplatten
Firstly on a marked path, then following faint tracks through forest and scree to a steep wall secured with a fixed rope.
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Route description
Urmiberg - Alp Egg
From the the cable car station, follow the marked footpath direction Rigi Hochflue, bypass the Gottertli, and arrive at the ridge by Egg.
Alp Egg - Hochflueplatten
Descend westwards from Alp Egg, horizontally through forest and over scree towards the cliff. A ledge leads round and up to a steep 20 m wall with a fixed rope (abseiled in descent). Continue along the cliff base to the start of the route.
- Departure point
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- Difficulty / Material
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The steep wall is exposed. Children and beginners should be roped up.