Gross Furkahorn ****
Next to Wilhelm Tell, Bernhard Russi, and the Gotthard Tunnel, Kanton Uri is also known for its flawless granite of the Furka. Peter Schoch and friends worked hard putting up more than 50 pitches on the South Face of the Gross Furkahorn. The results of their monumental efforts: a first class Plaisir paradise. Climbing conditions are best in late summer or fall when most of the snow on the ledges has melted away and the rock is driest. There is awesome alpine granite ridge climbing on the ESE Ridge. The Furka climate can be harsh. Inclement weather can creep in with little warning. Luckily, it is not far to the sunny south!
Area News
5.10.2020
Christof Klingler, with the support of "Rebolting", has rebolted numerous routes on the wall base slabs of the Gross Furkahorn. Many thanks to Christof for the rebolting of these wonderful routes and "Rebolting" for the stainless steel!
Sector Kristall
Ei des Kolumbus (last two pitches)
Kristall
Jedem Tierchen sein Pläsierchen
Schwarzgold
Sorgechind (partly)
Hippigschpänscht
Marcopolo
New he has drilled 2 worthwhile pitches in the sector Kristall as an alternative to Schwarzgold (-> Coronagold)
Sector Joschi
Trochefueter
Letzte 2 SL von Roby Dog
Namasde (already rebolted)
Sector Sidelenwand
Di schnäll Muus
Düsentrieb
Planned:
Sector Joschi: Roby Dog
Sector Gipfelwand: Chrüzwäg
Sector Gipfelwand: Jolly Jumper