Hanibal Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 8,968 ft |
GPS: |
46.5983, 8.4198 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 4,649 total · 30/month |
Shared By: | Colin Winter on Jun 1, 2011 |
Admins: | Dan Flynn, Mark P. |
Description
A south-facing, free-standing pillar of immaculate alpine granite with numerous sport-climbing routes. Very, very popular (read: crowded on weekends).
Getting There
The Furka pass provides a connection between central Switzerland on its east side and the Valais to the west. The road itself is paved, and is generally open to traffic from the early/mid summer until late autumn, depending on weather conditions. On the east side of the pass, there are numerous superb venues for mountaineering activities.
The approach begins from the top of the Furka pass, traversing across beautiful alpine terrain to the base of the Sidelen glacier. The Hanibalturm is the prominent tower, currently at the foremost part of the glacier. The total approach time is around 1 hour, with limited vertical.
The approach begins from the top of the Furka pass, traversing across beautiful alpine terrain to the base of the Sidelen glacier. The Hanibalturm is the prominent tower, currently at the foremost part of the glacier. The total approach time is around 1 hour, with limited vertical.
Classic Climbing Routes at Hanibal
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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