Meeting point
Engstligenalpbahn cable car station Adelboden
Engstligenstrasse 75, 3715 Adelboden
Ice Climbing Engstligenalp
1 day
23 routes for every level
Toprope & lead climbing possible
Artificially watered icefalls
Season:
December March
Departure Times
09:00
Requirements
Some ice climbing experience required (at least 1 day of ice climbing experience)
Proficiency in rope handling and belaying techniques is assumed
Good physical fitness is advantageous
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Perfect training ground with a short approach: Top rope, lead climbing, refine your technique. Grow with every route.
Ice climbing on the Engstligenalp offers perfect conditions for all experience levels. 23 routes, safe top rope training, and the chance to take your first steps in lead climbing. An icy but unforgettable adventure in a stunning winter landscape.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Entry fee to the Engstligenalp ice climbing arena
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Sling 120 cm
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Helmet
Descender
Ice axe for steep ice climbing
Ice screw (if you have one)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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