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Edit event: [CH] Steingletscher from Saageli. Have you ever licked a glacier?
T3 - [CH] Steingletscher from Saageli. Have you ever licked a glacier?
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Steingletscher from Saageli
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Stunning hike up the Sustenpass, turning right at Steingletscher See, then headed up a very steep section towards Tierberglihütte and the mind-blowing Steingletscher. One of my favorite glaciers in the Alps, a hidden gem off the beaten path! There are rumors that this glacier is very accessible and can be licked, but that would be ridiculously dangerous and highly not recommended. The top section is steep with some exposure, but still rated T3.
Swimming in the lake and the streams is possible, even a shower in a waterfall right under the glacier. Be warned, it's a brave swim.
This is my first event as an organizer, but I am very experienced in the mountains and have done this route many times. #notAMountainGuide #joinAtYourOwnRisk
Pace will be 450m-ish an hour (maybe a bit more) to allow for some time for exploring and a chill lunch at the top.
The last bus leaves from Steingletscher at 17:20, Saageli 17:29. The pace will ensure we make that connection, if people join with public transport. Carpool is recommended! As this is an out & back, if you're not fast enough, we will collect you on the way back. You can shorten the hike by taking the bus down from Haltestelle Steingletscher, Sustenpass, that should make it very manageable.
WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lfct7vR40swEjTCIcPq4Fn
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Train from Zürich 6:10.
Last bus from Steingletscher 17:20, Saageli 17:29.
Carpool recommended!
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Andy Ross
1 year ago
Hi Jan, looking forward to it. If we are coming by car do you know where is best to park near Saageli start point? I couldn't see any obvious spots. Or do we need to park in Gadmen and take the 0921 bus?
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Jan van Thoor
1 year ago
if I remember right there are some spots to park on the inside of the corner and down the little side road. But, we might have to get creative.
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Andy Ross
1 year ago
Ok, will give it a go. Might be useful to set up a WAPP chat so we can ping each other if someone finds a good spot or has a problem
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Jan van Thoor
1 year ago
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lfct7vR40swEjTCIcPq4Fn
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Anita Ch
1 year ago
Is it OK to make link to WhatsApp, please? I cannot copy the one above ...
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Jan van Thoor
1 year ago
I added the link in the description
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Jan van Thoor
1 year ago
I added the link in the description
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