Climb & Fly · Titlis Backside · Engelbergertal
Grassen – Climb & Fly
The ascent to the Grassen passes by the bivouac and then over the glacier to the summit. With a bivouac night, you can make the final ascent to the sunrise.
- Difficulty
- T4 // L
- Distance / Meter of altitude
- 7 km · ↑ 1950 m / ↓ 0 m
- Time
- 5–6 hours
- Starting background
- Glacier
- Elevation information
- 1080 / 2946 m above sea level.
- Best time
- July–October
- Star exposure
- N–NE
- Material
Tour map · Grassen
Starting point and entrance
The ascent leads past the Grassenbiwak. The hiking map shows the access from the Engelberg valley via the Firnalpeli.
Route description
From the bivouac, the journey continues over the glacier to the summit. With an overnight stay in the bivouac, the final ascent to sunrise can be made. L stands for the easy grade on the high-altitude hiking scale.
Takeoff, flight and landing
The glacier cone provides the described starting area for the flight back to the valley. The map also includes an alternative starting point at the bivouac.
Safety and conditions
The tour connects the T4 area with a glacier ascent. Assess the snow conditions, crevasses, and wind conditions before continuing to the summit.
Check the weather, wind, thermals, current airspace, and temporary restrictions before the tour. Ensure start and landing options as well as the return route in case you cannot fly. The maps show the route; local signs and current area information should be checked before the flight.
Briefly answered
Questions about the tour
Where does the Grassen tour begin?
The ascent leads past the Grassenbiwak. The hiking map shows the access from the Engelberg valley via the Firnalpeli.
How long is the tour and how much time do I need?
The route is stated as 7 km, 1950 hm ascent, 0 hm descent and 5–6 h.
Where can I start and land?
The glacier cone provides the described starting area for the flight back to the valley. The map also includes an alternative starting point at the bivouac.
What dangers are to be considered?
The tour connects the T4 area with a glacier ascent. Assess the snow conditions, crevasses, and wind conditions before continuing to the summit.
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The authors
Hike & Fly Guide Central Switzerland
From hiking ascents to alpine climb-and-fly routes: more hiking ideas from Julian Fürsinger, Jonas Käppeli and Dani Perret.
Daniel Perret
Daniel, usually called Dani, is a UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide in Engelberg. As a mountain guide, father of a family and mountain sports enthusiast, he is active in the Engelberg Valley and shares his hiking expertise here.
Jonas Käppeli
Since childhood, Jonas has been traveling in the mountains. Paragliding added another dimension: mountaineering and flying are intertwined for him. When the thermic forecast promises good conditions, he takes to the air.
Julian Fürsinger
Julian searches for secluded corners and terrain for new projects. The paraglider expands his horizons in the mountains – from rock climbing to evening flights. He prefers to travel off the beaten path.
