Ski tour from Hinterrhein to the Rheinwaldhorn (ZS)

Difficult

13.3 km

7:30 h

1790 mhd

0 mhd

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A ski tour to the Rheinwaldhorn, the origin of the Hinterrhein. Recommended with an overnight stay in the Zapport hut. A demanding tour only under safe conditions.

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Highest Point 3402 m

Lowest Point 1612 m

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Start

North Portal Tunnel Hinterrhein

Destination

North Portal Tunnel Hinterrhein

Coordinates

46.525269, 9.185772

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Description

It is recommended to plan an overnight stay in the SAC Zapport hut. This route requires high experience and alpine equipment such as crampons, touring ice axe, rope, etc. In many cases, a ski depot is also necessary. The route over the military training area is flat but long. If you want to avoid this, a shuttle service can be requested from a regional taxi company. Otherwise, start at the North Portal of the San Bernardino tunnel and cross the military training area following the Hinterrhein to the valley end. Then it goes through a small gorge to approx. point 1960 before the "Höll". From there, ascend to point 2097. Then, if safe snow conditions permit, you can ascend directly to the Zapport hut. Otherwise, detour. From the hut, follow the band to the Hinterrhein. Then to the origin and finally to the valley end. Via a first northern ascent and then a southwestern ascent, you reach the summit ridge and finally the summit.

Hidden Gem

We recommend a two-day route with an overnight stay in the Zapport hut.

Safety Note

Important is to inform yourself about the shooting times of the military training area. During the shooting times entering the danger zone is life-threatening and therefore prohibited.

Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation and technical knowledge in mountaineering. The described routes are used at your own risk. For safe mountain sports, Viamala Tourism recommends training under expert guidance or a guided ski tour with trained mountain guides.

Plan your route carefully in advance!

Check the avalanche situation and weather conditions the day before as well as shortly before the start (on site)!

Check your safety equipment and material before starting

Liability claims of any kind against Viamala Tourism and the authors are excluded.

Equipment

Ski touring equipment

Alpine equipment

Crampons

Ice axe

Possibly climbing harness

Possibly rope

Etc.

Safety equipment

AVALANCHE transceiver (working)

Probe

Shovel

Possibly airbag

First aid kit

Mobile phone

Personal equipment

Directions

Parking Hinterrhein North Portal (Possibly shuttle via the shooting range) - Cross the shooting range to point 1719 (WARNING: observe the shooting schedule) - Follow Hinterrhein to 1960 before the Höll - Then towards point 2097 - Direct ascent to the Zapport hut under safe snow conditions (otherwise detour) - Follow the band to Hinterrhein - To the origin - To the valley end - Northern ascent to 2700 - Southwestern ascent to the summit ridge - Follow the ridge to the summit

Directions

Public Transport

The North Portal Tunnel Hinterrhein is accessible by PostAuto. The bus stop is at the beginning of the shooting range. For more information see the SBB website: www.sbb.ch.

Travel Information

Coming from the north or south, leave the A13 on the northern side of the San Bernardino tunnel.

Parking

Parking spaces are available at the North Portal.

Waypoints

Mountain Hut Viamala

Zapporthütte SAC

Traditional hut near the Zapport and Paradise glaciers, at the source of the Hinterrhein.

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