{"id":3376,"date":"2026-06-23T14:20:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/?p=3376"},"modified":"2026-09-01T19:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:39:48","slug":"gross-spannort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/touren\/sommer\/hochtouren\/gross-spannort\/","title":{"rendered":"Gross Spannort"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Rechte Beitragsspalte. Verwendet das zentrale CSS engelberg-touren.css. -->\n<!-- In einen Gutenberg-Block \u201eIndividuelles HTML\u201c einf\u00fcgen. -->\n<article class=\"eg-tour-content\">\n  <header>\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">Alpine mountaineering \u00b7 Engelberg \u00b7 Uri Alps<\/p>\n    <h1>Guided Gross Spannort Climb<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"eg-lead\">A little bit of Patagonia. Right across Engelberg.<\/p>\n    <p>Steep rock towers, an expansive glacier and a summit pyramid that already arouses curiosity from the valley: the Gross Spannort is one of the most striking mountains around Engelberg. Its standard route combines an overnight stay at the Spannort hut with glacier crossings and climbing up to the third grade of difficulty.<\/p>\n    <p>A varied high-altitude tour for experienced mountaineers \u2013 away from the mountain railways and right in the middle of the high-alpine landscape of the Uri Alps.<\/p>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <nav class=\"eg-nav\" aria-label=\"Gross Spannort content\">\n    <a href=\"#tourendaten\">Tour details<\/a><a href=\"#routenbeschreibung\">Route<\/a><a href=\"#topo-karte\">Topography &amp; map<\/a><a href=\"#anforderungen\">Requirements<\/a><a href=\"#impressionen\">Pictures<\/a><a href=\"#gefahren\">Conditions<\/a><a href=\"#die-spannorthuette\">Spannort Hut<\/a><a href=\"#fragen\">Questions<\/a><a href=\"#aehnliche-touren\">Similar tours<\/a>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <section id=\"tourendaten\" aria-label=\"Tour details\">\n    <dl class=\"eg-facts\">\n      <div><dt><svg class=\"eg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m3 20 7-15 4 8 3-6 4 13H3Z\"\/><\/svg>Summit<\/dt><dd>Gross Spannort<br>3,198 m a.s.l.<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt><svg class=\"eg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m12 3 10 18H2L12 3Z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v5m0 3v.1\"\/><\/svg>Difficulty<\/dt><dd>WS \/ III<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt><svg class=\"eg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M7 3v4m10-4v4M3 11h18\"\/><\/svg>Season<\/dt><dd>June \u2013 October<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt><svg class=\"eg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\/><\/svg>Time required<\/dt><dd>1\u00bd days<br>Summit day approx. 7 h<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt><svg class=\"eg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 21V3m-6 6 6-6 6 6M3 21h18\"\/><\/svg>Ascent<\/dt><dd>approx. 1,240 vertical metres<br>from the Spannorth\u00fctte<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt><svg class=\"eg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 3v15m-6-6 6 6 6-6M3 21h18\"\/><\/svg>Descent<\/dt><dd>approx. 2,000 vertical metres<br>according to the tour description<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt><svg class=\"eg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m3 11 9-8 9 8M5 10v11h14V10M10 21v-7h4v7\"\/><\/svg>Base<\/dt><dd>Spannort Hut SAC<br>1,956 m a.s.l.<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt><svg class=\"eg-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 18c4 0 2-12 7-12s2 12 7 12\"\/><circle cx=\"4\" cy=\"18\" r=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"18\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg>Character<\/dt><dd>Glacier &amp; Rock<br>Climbing &amp; Abseiling<\/dd><\/div>\n    <\/dl>\n    <p class=\"eg-note\">Guidelines from the route description. Time and elevation gain\/loss depend on the starting and ending points, route, and conditions. The seasonal information is not an indication of current accessibility.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"routenbeschreibung\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">From the hut across the glacier to the rock<\/p>\n    <h2>Route description<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"eg-step\"><span class=\"eg-number\">01<\/span><div><h3>To the Spannorth\u00fctte<\/h3><p>On the first day you ascend from Engelberg to the Spannorth\u00fctte SAC. The overnight stay breaks the long undertaking into two days and allows for an early start on summit day.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"eg-step\"><span class=\"eg-number\">02<\/span><div><h3>Schlossbergl\u00fccke &amp; Glatt Firn<\/h3><p>From the hut, the climb leads steeply to the Schlossbergl\u00fccke. Here, the view opens up into the glacier landscape \u2013 particularly impressive in the early morning light. Afterwards, the route continues across the Glatt Firn towards the Spannortjoch.<\/p><p>Snow, firn, bare ice and crevasse zones determine the choice of route. Conditions change over the course of the season and must be assessed on site.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"eg-step\"><span class=\"eg-number\">03<\/span><div><h3>Three ascents to the summit<\/h3><p>From the Spannortjoch follows the rocky summit structure. Three risers with climbing sections up to grade III lead via stepped rock to the summit cross at 3,198 metres. At the top, the view extends to the Titlis, across the Spannort group and far into the Urner Alps.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"eg-step\"><span class=\"eg-number\">04<\/span><div><h3>Abseiling &amp; back to the valley<\/h3><p>The descent normally follows the same route. The rocky outcrops are negotiated with abseiling sections before heading back via the glacier and the Schlossbergl\u00fccke to the Spannorth\u00fctte. This is followed by the descent from the hut.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <p class=\"eg-note\">This description is for overview purposes only. It replaces neither detailed tour planning nor experience in glacier traversal, ropework and navigation.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"topo-karte\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">Keeping an eye on the line<\/p>\n    <h2>Topography &amp; map<\/h2>\n    <p>The topo shows the summit structure, the map the spatial context of the tour. Click on the respective image to enlarge.<\/p>\n    <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Topo-542x1024.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Topo-542x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Route topo for the Gross Spannort\" width=\"542\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>Gross Spannort: Navigation on the rocky summit structure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Map overview of the high-altitude route up the Gross Spannort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>Tour overview with Spannorth\u00fctte and Gross Spannort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/map.geo.admin.ch\/#\/embed?lang=de&amp;center=2682899.23,1182400.67&amp;z=6.452&amp;topic=ech&amp;layers=ch.swisstopo.zeitreihen@year=1864,f;ch.bfs.gebaeude_wohnungs_register,f;ch.bav.haltestellen-oev,f;ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege,f;ch.vbs.schiessanzeigen,f;ch.astra.wanderland-sperrungen_umleitungen,f;KML%7Chttps:\/\/public.geo.admin.ch\/api\/kml\/files\/fldyE7OfSyyy6x5Y0VlrOg&amp;bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&amp;featureInfo=default\" title=\"Gross Spannort \u2013 interactive Swisstopo map\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"anforderungen\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">Travelling with experience<\/p>\n    <h2>What you should bring<\/h2>\n    <p>Gross Spannort is a classic high-altitude tour for mountaineers with alpine experience. The combination of length, glacier and rock demands more than fitness alone.<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"eg-list\"><li>Safe walking with crampons<\/li><li>Experience on glaciers and in high-alpine terrain<\/li><li>Climbing up to grade three difficulty<\/li><li>Surefootedness and a head for heights<\/li><li>Fitness for a long summit day and the subsequent descent to the hut<\/li><li>For a self-guided tour: secure rope, abseiling and rescue techniques<\/li><\/ul>\n    <aside class=\"eg-callout\"><h3>Laying the foundations first?<\/h3><p>If you want to set up or brush up on glacier and rope techniques, the <a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/offers\/summer\/high-altitude-mountaineering-introductory-course-engelberg\/\">Alpine mountaineering basic course in Engelberg<\/a> a suitable next step.<\/p><\/aside>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"impressionen\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">Between morning light and summit cross<\/p>\n    <h2>Insights into the tour<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"eg-card-grid\">\n      <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Sonnenaufgang.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Sonnenaufgang-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sunrise on the high-altitude tour to Gross Spannort\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>Early out and about on the Gross Spannort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n      <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Aufstieg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Aufstieg-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ascent of the Gross Spannort\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>On the way to the summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n      <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort-Engelberg-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort-Engelberg-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The striking summit pyramid of the Gross Spannort above Engelberg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>A mountain with a distinctive silhouette.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n      <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gletschersee_Gross-Spannort-Engelberg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gletschersee_Gross-Spannort-Engelberg-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Glacial lake at the Gross Spannort\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>The Spannortseeli \u2013 varying in size depending on the season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n      <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gletschersee_Gross-Spannort-Engelberg_Trekking.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gletschersee_Gross-Spannort-Engelberg_Trekking-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Visiting the glacier lake near Gross Spannort\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>Travelling through a changing landscape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n      <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gipfel_Gross-Spannort-Engelberg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gipfel_Gross-Spannort-Engelberg-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"On the summit of the Gross Spannort\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>At the highest point at 3,198 metres.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"gefahren\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">Not every summer day is a high-altitude tour day<\/p>\n    <h2>Hazards &amp; Conditions<\/h2>\n    <p>On the Glatt Firn, crevasses are part of the tour. They can be openly visible or hidden beneath snow. On the rock, loose stones, exposed sections and other rope teams demand attention. Rockfall and the risk of a fall remain an issue even on supposedly easy climbing sections.<\/p>\n    <p>An early start makes sense, but does not replace an assessment of weather, snow, ice and rock. Route, equipment and schedule must match the actual conditions.<\/p>\n    <aside class=\"eg-callout\"><h3>The glacier changes the tour<\/h3><p id=\"der-gletscher-veraendert-die-tour\">The recession of the Glatt Firn is changing the crevasse zones and the transitions between ice and rock. A description or topo therefore never depicts all current conditions. You can find impressions from the region under <a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/current-conditions\/\">Current conditions<\/a>.<\/p><\/aside>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"die-spannorthuette\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">Arriving before heading up<\/p>\n    <h2>The Spannort Hut<\/h2>\n    <p>The Spannorth\u00fctte SAC is situated at 1,956 metres above the Engelberg valley. It is the classic base for the Gross Spannort: an evening at the hut, tour planning and heading out into the mountains early in the morning.<\/p>\n    <p>Book your accommodation well in advance, especially at weekends. For a guided tour, we will clarify the meeting point, schedule and equipment in advance.<\/p>\n    <figure><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg.jpg\" alt=\"Spannorth\u00fctte SAC above Engelberg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><figcaption>Spannort Hut SAC \u2013 starting point for summit day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <aside class=\"eg-callout\" id=\"mein-tipp\"><h3>My tip<\/h3><p>When the firn snow is supportive, the tour can be especially rewarding in early summer. However, the decisive factor is not the calendar month, but the snowpack and its evolution. For me, staying overnight at the Spannorth\u00fctte is part of the experience \u2013 just like the first light at the Schlossbergl\u00fccke.<\/p><\/aside>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-booking\" id=\"mit-bergfuehrer\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">Local travel. Personally guided.<\/p>\n    <h2>Gross Spannort with a mountain guide<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"eg-person\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dani-perret-mountain-guide-engelberg.jpg\" alt=\"Dani Perret, IFMGA mountain guide from Engelberg\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><strong>Dani Perret<\/strong><span>IFMGA Mountain Guide \u00b7 Engelberg<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <p>Would you like to climb the Gross Spannort with a mountain guide? On my offers page, you will find the itinerary, requirements and further information about the guided tour. Together we can clarify whether it suits your experience.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"eg-actions\"><a class=\"eg-button\" href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/offers\/summer\/alpine-mountaineering\/high-tour-gross-spannort\/\">Discover guided Spannort tour<\/a><a class=\"eg-button eg-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41795131656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dani on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"fragen\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">Well prepared for the hut<\/p>\n    <h2>Questions about the Gross Spannort<\/h2>\n    <details><summary>How long does a guided tour take?<\/summary><div class=\"eg-answer\"><p>Normally it's 1\u00bd days including an overnight stay in the Spannorth\u00fctte. The evening before, we meet for dinner, discuss the tour and prepare the equipment. The summit day starts early in the morning. The tour description states about seven hours for this; the exact schedule depends on the group and conditions.<\/p><p>After returning to the hut, the descent into the valley follows. You can find the details at the <a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/offers\/summer\/alpine-mountaineering\/high-tour-gross-spannort\/\">Guided ascent of Gross Spannort<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>What is the Spannortseeli?<\/summary><div class=\"eg-answer\"><p>A small glacial lake can form in the area of the Spannortjoch. Its striking water makes it a special photo opportunity. Size and appearance change with snowmelt and water runoff. Depending on the time, the lake may also be completely absent.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Are there any crevasses on the route?<\/summary><div class=\"eg-answer\"><p>Yes. The standard route via the Schlossbergl\u00fccke goes across the Glatt Firn. Crevasses can be visible or covered by snow. Glacier experience and appropriate safety and rescue techniques are therefore among the prerequisites for independent ascent.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Can you climb the Gross Spannort in a day?<\/summary><div class=\"eg-answer\"><p>Very fit and experienced mountaineers can undertake the tour directly from the valley. However, the additional ascent to the hut makes it a significantly longer undertaking. Staying overnight at the Spannorth\u00fctte splits the physical effort over two days and facilitates an early start on summit day.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Why is the mountain called Spannort?<\/summary><div class=\"eg-answer\"><p>The exact origin of the name is not definitively settled. A specific explanation therefore cannot be reliably given here.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Is the Gross Spannort a beginner tour?<\/summary><div class=\"eg-answer\"><p>The tour requires alpine experience, good physical condition, a sure foot and climbing up to grade III. For a first introduction to glacier and rope technique, a <a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/offers\/summer\/high-altitude-mountaineering-introductory-course-engelberg\/\">Mountaineering foundation course<\/a>. On a guided Spannort tour, we discuss your previous knowledge before booking.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"fazit\"><p class=\"eg-kicker\">A classic with character<\/p><h2>Around Gross Spannort<\/h2><p>Mountain hut evening, glacier, rock and a striking three-thousand-metre peak: the Gross Spannort combines many of the elements that make up a classic high-alpine tour. A rewarding destination for anyone wishing to experience alpine Engelberg with time, experience and respect for the conditions.<\/p><\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u00c4hnliche Touren: Dieser Abschnitt kann auch separat eingef\u00fcgt werden,\n       dann mit einem eigenen umschliessenden div der Klasse eg-tour-content. -->\n  <section class=\"eg-section\" id=\"aehnliche-touren\">\n    <p class=\"eg-kicker\">More destinations. New experiences.<\/p>\n    <h2>Similar tours &amp; matching courses<\/h2>\n    <p>More tours around Engelberg and a course for your next steps in the high mountains. The destinations vary in length and difficulty \u2013 please check the full description in each case.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"eg-card-grid\">\n      <a class=\"eg-card\" href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/tours\/summer\/alpine-mountaineering\/torrential-snowdrift-high-tour\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Reissen-Nollen-Hochtour-Engelberg-Titlis-Truebsee.jpg\" alt=\"Reissend Nollen in the Titlis region\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><div class=\"eg-card-body\"><span class=\"eg-card-label\">High alpine tour \u00b7 Titlis region<\/span><h3>Reissend Nollen<\/h3><p>Glaciers, rock and panoramic ridges opposite the Titlis.<\/p><span class=\"eg-card-cta\">Discover the tour \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n      <a class=\"eg-card\" href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/tours\/summer\/alpine-mountaineering\/klein-titlis-south-face\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Klein-Titlis-Suedwand_Bergfuehrer-Engelberg_Perret.jpg\" alt=\"Little Titlis South Face above Engelberg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><div class=\"eg-card-body\"><span class=\"eg-card-label\">Alpine mountain tour \u00b7 Titlis<\/span><h3>Little Titlis South Face<\/h3><p>Get to know Titlis from its alpine south side.<\/p><span class=\"eg-card-cta\">View route \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n      <a class=\"eg-card\" href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/tours\/summer\/alpine-mountaineering\/rotisserie-chicken\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rotstoeckli_Engelberg_Titlis-14-e1788284661185.jpg\" alt=\"Rotst\u00f6ckli in the Titlis area\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><div class=\"eg-card-body\"><span class=\"eg-card-label\">High Alpine Tour \u00b7 Nidwalden<\/span><h3>Rotst\u00f6ckli<\/h3><p>A striking summit destination above Engelberg: the highest point in the canton of Nidwalden.<\/p><span class=\"eg-card-cta\">Discover Rotst\u00f6ckli \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n      <a class=\"eg-card eg-card-offer\" href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/offers\/summer\/high-altitude-mountaineering-introductory-course-engelberg\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hochtouren-Camp-Engelberg_Abseilen.jpg\" alt=\"Abseil training at the Engelberg alpine mountaineering camp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><div class=\"eg-card-body\"><span class=\"eg-card-label\">High-altitude mountaineering camp \u00b7 3 days training<\/span><h3>Mountaineering basic course<\/h3><p>Crampons, ice axes, rope techniques and route planning: learn the basics and put them into practice on a suitable practical tour.<\/p><span class=\"eg-card-cta\">Discover courses &amp; dates \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"eg-actions\"><a class=\"eg-button eg-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/offers\/summer\/alpine-mountaineering\/\">Discover guided alpine mountaineering<\/a><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-7277431f\">\n<h1 id=\"gross-spannort-3198-m\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guided Gross Spannort Climb<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Content<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#routenbeschreibung\">Route description<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#k\">Topography &amp; map<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tourendaten\">Tour details<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#anforderungen\">Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#gefahren\">Hazards<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#der-gletscher-verandert-die-tour\">The glacier changes the tour<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#die-spannorthutte\">The Spannort Hut<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mein-tipp\">My tip<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fazit\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fragen\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ahnliche-touren\">Similar tours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gross Spannort is one of the most striking peaks in the Uri Alps and is considered the emblem of the Spannort group above Engelberg. Its steep rock faces and elegant summit pyramid remind many mountaineers of the famous granite mountains of Patagonia \u2013 right in Central Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe \nsrc=\"https:\/\/map.geo.admin.ch\/#\/embed?lang=de&#038;center=2682899.23,1182400.67&#038;z=6.452&#038;topic=ech&#038;layers=ch.swisstopo.zeitreihen@year=1864,f;ch.bfs.gebaeude_wohnungs_register,f;ch.bav.haltestellen-oev,f;ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege,f;ch.vbs.schiessanzeigen,f;ch.astra.wanderland-sperrungen_umleitungen,f;KML%7Chttps:\/\/public.geo.admin.ch\/api\/kml\/files\/fldyE7OfSyyy6x5Y0VlrOg&#038;bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&#038;featureInfo=default\"\nstyle=\"border:0;width:100%;height:80vh;\"\nallow=\"geolocation\">\n<\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its imposing appearance, the normal route is a rewarding high-alpine tour for experienced mountaineers. The combination of glacier, easy climbing and secluded location makes the Gross Spannort a special destination for anyone wanting to experience alpine Engelberg away from the mountain railways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"routenbeschreibung\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The starting point is the Spannorth\u00fctte SAC above Engelberg. From the hut, the route initially leads steeply along the hiking trail into the Schlossbergl\u00fccke. The sunrise here is remarkable! Continue across the Glatt Firn towards the Spannortjoch.<br>Depending on the conditions, glacier fields, firn passages and individual crevasse zones are crossed. Above all, the crevasses are easy to see and the glacier is often free of snow. From the col, follow the route according to the topo over 3 risers, which are overcome with easy climbing sections, to the summit structure.<br>The final few metres lead over stepped rock to the summit cross at the highest point of the Gross Spannort. The view down onto the Grassenfirn and the vista of the Titlis, the Spannort Group and the Uri Alps are among the most impressive panoramas in the region.<br>The descent is usually made via the same route with abseiling back to the Spannorth\u00fctte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"k\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topography &amp; map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Topo-542x1024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-4bc16c12\" alt=\"Topo: Gross Spannort\" title=\"Gross Spannort topo\" src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Topo-542x1024.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-media-b000a14f\" alt=\"\" title=\"Gross_Spannort_Map\" src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-1024x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gross_Spannort_Karte.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"tourendaten\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty: WS \/ III<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: 1.5 days (approx. 7 hours on summit day)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Season: June to October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ascent: 1,240 metres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descent: 2,000 metres in altitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start: 1956 m above sea level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summit elevation: 3,198 metres above sea level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"anforderungen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gross Spannort is a classic high-altitude climb for mountaineers with alpine experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staying safe when walking with crampons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring glacier experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be able to tackle simple via ferrata sections up to grade III<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be sure-footed and not prone to vertigo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enjoy long alpine adventures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6ac03cd3b593e&quot;}\" 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Crevasse zones can become clearly visible, particularly in midsummer and autumn. In the summit area, loose rocks and other rope parties occasionally cause rockfalls. Good conditions and an early start are advantageous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"der-gletscher-verandert-die-tour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The glacier changes the tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many high-altitude routes around Engelberg, the route up to the Gross Spannort is constantly changing. The retreat of the Glatt Firn affects crevasse zones, access routes and the nature of the climb. Anyone who visits the Spannort regularly experiences the changes in the high-alpine landscape at first hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"die-spannorthutte\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Spannort Hut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Spannorth\u00fctte SAC is one of the finest bases in the Engelberg region. The hut is situated impressively above the Engelberg valley and offers an ideal starting point for numerous high-alpine tours, rock climbs and traverses.<br>You should book your accommodation well in advance, particularly at weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"gb-media-fada1ec3\" alt=\"\" title=\"Spannorth\u00fctte, Engelberg\" src=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Spannorthuette_Engelberg-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mein-tipp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gross Spannort is particularly rewarding in early summer, when the Glatt Firn is still well covered in snow and the glacier sections can be negotiated comfortably. Those who combine the tour with an overnight stay at the Spannorth\u00fctte will experience one of the finest sunrises in Central Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"fazit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gross Spannort is one of the great classics in the Engelberg area. Its striking pyramidal summit, the impressive glacial landscape and the alpine atmosphere make it one of the most beautiful high-altitude hikes in the Uri Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-3186eb23\">\n<a class=\"gb-text-ddf89391\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-text\">Book a mountain guide<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text-15d4e5f2\" href=\"\/en\/tours\/\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-text\">Tour database<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text-ef7eb609\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41795131656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-text\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"fragen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1784052362587\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How long does a guided tour up the Gross Spannort take?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Most rope teams stay the night before at the Spannorth\u00fctte SAC. There we meet for dinner, discuss the tour and prepare the equipment for the next day.<br \/>Early in the morning we start towards the summit. After climbing the Gross Spannort we return to the Spannort hut. As a rule we are back at the hut around midday and then descend leisurely to Engelberg.<br \/>This leaves enough time for a safe ascent and allows the tour to be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1784052383453\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is the Spannortseeli?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>In early summer, a small glacial lake, the so-called Spannortseeli, often forms at the Spannortjoch. Fed by the glacier's meltwater, the lake frequently glows in an impressive emerald blue and is one of the most picturesque photo opportunities around the Spannorth\u00fctte.<br \/>At the same time, the Spannortseeli is a visible sign of glacial recession in the Uri Alps. As snowmelt increases, the lake grows in size over the course of the summer until the water eventually drains away or seeps into the ground.<br \/>Depending on the season and conditions, the Spannortseeli can vary in size or even disappear completely.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1784052409002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Are there crevasses on the Gross Spannort?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. The route goes via the Grassenfirn. Depending on the time of year, crevasses may be visible or covered by snow.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1784052418522\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can you climb the Gross Spannort in a day?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Very fit mountaineers can undertake the tour directly from Engelberg. However, most alpinists choose to stay overnight at the Spannorth\u00fctte and split the tour over two days.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1784052430587\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why is the mountain called Spannort?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The name \u00abSpannort\u00bb likely originates from the striking rock formations and ridges of the Spannort group. The exact origin of the name has not been conclusively determined, but the mountain has been considered one of the best-known peaks around Engelberg for centuries.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ahnliche-touren\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similar tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/tours\/summer\/alpine-mountaineering\/klein-titlis-south-face\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3297\">Gross Titlis via the south face<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grassen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/tours\/central-switzerland-high-tours\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2611\">High-altitude hiking in Central Switzerland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hochtour \u00b7 Engelberg \u00b7 Urner Alpen Hochtour Gross Spannort Ein bisschen Patagonien. Mitten \u00fcber Engelberg. Steile Felst\u00fcrme, ein weiter Gletscher und eine Gipfelpyramide, die schon vom Tal aus neugierig macht: Der Gross Spannort geh\u00f6rt zu den markantesten Bergen rund um Engelberg. Seine Normalroute verbindet die \u00dcbernachtung in der Spannorth\u00fctte mit Gletscherpassagen und Kletterei bis zum &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Gross Spannort\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/touren\/sommer\/hochtouren\/gross-spannort\/#more-3376\" aria-label=\"Read more about Gross Spannort\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3378,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,7,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hochtouren","category-sommer","category-touren","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3376"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3376\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7941,"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3376\/revisions\/7941"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engelberg.guide\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3376"}],"curies":[{"name":"well played","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}