Central Swiss Alps

Central Switzerland Pre-Alps Northeast: Wägital / Mythen area / Morschach-Muotatal / Bisistal / Rigi / PilatusFrom the lovely climbing gardens at Lake Lucerne to the traditional pre-Alpine climbing walls in the Bockmattli: the range of climbing possibilities in the northeastern Central Swiss Pre-Alps is wide.From the lovely climbing gardens on Lake Lucerne to the traditional pre-Alpine climbing walls in the Bockmattli: the range of climbing possibilities in the northeastern Central Swiss Pre-Alps is wide. With the climbing guide Central Switzerland Pre-Alps Northeast, author Urs Lötscher gives an overview of the diverse area. The Wägital and Mythen areas, the regions of Morschach-Muotatal and Bisistal as well as the crags on Rigi and Pilatus are presented in detail. In total, the volume presents 1299 sport climbing routes. The majority of the 68 climbing areas are climbing gardens, where one can often expect pleasant conditions even in winter. Longer climbs can be found at Mythen and at Bockmattli, which is also internationally known. The guide has been checked for compatibility with nature. Seasonal restrictions are indicated in the topos.368 pagesLanguage GermanEdition 2023U. LötscherSAC

Part 1: Seelisberg-Klewen, Engelbergertal, Melchtal, Sarnen-Brünig, Entlebuch 304 pages language german edition 2013 U. Lötscher SAC

Selected climbing areas and multi-pitch routes ranging from 5c to 7aThe Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Climbing Guide presents 22 handpicked climbing areas in the Melchtal, Engelberg, Rigi-Gersau, Mythen-Ibergeregg, and Bisistal regions.Alpine classics, the most beautiful multi-pitch routes, accessible crags—the best of the best in Central Switzerland’s limestone.The major advantage of the new SAC climbing guide: All multi-pitch routes are described in great detail: rock quality, route progression, highlights, information on the approach and descent, technical details on the route setup, overall difficulty and protection, as well as the required gear.The graphically illustrated climbing topos are also very detailed. In addition to the standard information for each pitch, they include descriptions of the rock conditions and key sections. To ensure optimal orientation on the rock, the routes have also been documented with photographs. This climbing guide certainly does not lack captivating imagery. Impressive overhangs, enjoyable traverses, and exquisite dripstone rock provide the ultimate browsing pleasure—as if you were already climbing the wall just by reading.240 pageslanguage Germanedition 2026SAC