Freeride · Graustock · Jochpass / Trübsee
Graustock – Freeride in the Jochpass area
Under the grey line you will find variants in the Jochpass area with return to the Trübsee direction. The free slopes can be distinguished from the marked grey line trails and the alpine summit access.
- Difficulty
- 3 out of 6 · depending on the line
- Area
- Graustock / Jochpass / Trübsee
- Season
- December – March
- Start
- Jochpass area · depending on the variant
- Goal
- Towards Trübsee
- Aspect
- West
The difficulty is a local rating of 1 to 6 and no avalanche warning level. The season and altitude information describe the route; the drivability is assessed for the respective day.
Organize the line in the terrain
Map and Topos
Configure access, departure, and exit before the start. The maps do not show the current avalanche or glacier situation. For details, open the original and keep an offline map ready.
Interactive map of the area
Access, departure and return
Route description
Clear access in the Jochpass area
Choose the specific entry point using the current map. The term "gray-stock" is also used for marked trails; these are to be distinguished from the unmaintained variants.
Free slopes and terrain transitions
Evaluate the course, steep sections, and exit together before entering. The proximity of the slopes and trails does not change the avalanche danger outside of the designated trails.
Return towards Trübsee
Plan to connect to the open facilities at Trübsee. A subsequent descent to Engelberg will depend on the open valley connection and the snow conditions.
What matters
Key points and planning
There are separate ascent and descent requirements for the ski tour to Schafberg or the Graustock South-East Shoulder. It is an additional tour and not an arbitrary extension of a freeride line.
Driving conditions are determined by the amount of snow, terrain obstacles and the current visibility. If there is unclear line guidance before the entrance, plan a detour.
avalanche report and check the weather, take into account the observations on the ground and make a new decision before each departure. A ratio report describes its time of recording and is not a clearance of a route.
For your planning: Up-to-date facility and slope status ↗ · Protected areas ↗ · Open facilities ↗
Appropriate to route and conditions
Equipment and requirements
- LVS equipment, probe and shovel per person; regular training in search and rescue of companions.
- Ski or snowboard for off-piste use, helmet, warmth and weather protection, and first aid supplies.
- Current map offline, loaded phone and enough reserve power for the return journey or the sections that have to be done on foot.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Graustock slopes and the freeride lines the same thing?
No. The marked slopes can be distinguished from the unsafe slopes located next to them. Check the current status of the facilities and slopes each time.
Does the Graustock summit tour belong to this trip?
The alpine ascent or ski tour to the southeast shoulder will be planned separately. You can find the corresponding tour description below.
How long is the departure time?
The length depends on the entry point, variant, and the return route. Determine the complete route before starting the journey.
Local knowledge and joint planning
Gray coat with mountain guide
We choose the area and the departure point based on your driving ability, the snow cover, the avalanche situation, and the visibility. For alpine variants, we clear access, equipment, and possible foot sections before the day.
