Climb & Fly · Titlis · Engelbergertal
Titlis via Nordkante – Climb & Fly
The old NE ridge of Titlis combines exposed bands, plate climbing, and the sometimes fragile north face. At the glacier you can access the starting points for the flight into the valley.
- Difficulty
- T6 // IV
- Distance / Meter of altitude
- 7 km · ↑ 2180 m / ↓ 50 m
- Time
- 6–8 h
- Starting background
- Snow or Firn
- Elevation information
- 1000 / 3238 m above sea level.
- Best time
- June–October
- Star exposure
- N–NW
- Material
Tour map · Titlis via the northern edge
Topos · Titlis via the north edge
Starting point and entrance
The tour map shows the access from the Fürenalpbahn via Hofad to the entrance of the old NE-line.
Route description
First, there are steep, exposed bands. On the east side, you climb over slabs and steeper slopes to the north ridge. Over the intermittently fragile ridge, you reach the glacier. With sufficient reserves, you can continue to the Gross Titlis.
Takeoff, flight and landing
Starting points are described on the glacier. The direct north face with 5c+ is a more demanding climbing option and should not be compared to the old route.
Safety and conditions
T6 terrain, climbing routes up to IV, exposed bands and brittle rock characterize this alpine tour. The topo maps show old route and direct north edge separated.
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 Titlis tour start via the north edge?
The tour map shows the access from the Fürenalpbahn via Hofad to the entrance of the old NE-line.
How long is the tour and how much time do I need?
The route is stated to be 7 km, 2180 hm ascent, 50 hm descent and 6–8 h.
Where can I start and land?
Starting points are described on the glacier. The direct north face with 5c+ is a more demanding climbing option and should not be compared to the old route.
What dangers are to be considered?
T6 terrain, climbing routes up to IV, exposed bands and brittle rock characterize this alpine tour. The topo maps show old route and direct north edge separated.
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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.
