Gwächtenhorn (3404 m) West Ridge - Mountaineering Switzerland

Ascent of the Gwächtenhorn in the Urner Alps on 5th July 2023. We were a group of 7 of the Swiss Alpine Club section SAC Weissenstein. The ascent via the West Ridge is an interesting mixed climb involving easy but exposed rock climbing. 00:00 Ascending up Steingletscher 01:31 Transition onto West Ridge 06:29 Summitting Gwächtenhorn 06:50 Descent 07:00 Route Information