Galenstock

The Galenstock (3,586 m) is the fourth highest mountain in the Urner Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Uri and the Valais.

Galenstock
The Galenstock from the west (Grütlisee)
Highest point
Elevation3,586 m (11,765 ft)
Prominence252 m (827 ft)[1]
Parent peakDammastock
Coordinates46°36′43″N 8°25′01″E
Geography
Galenstock is located in Switzerland
Galenstock
Galenstock
Location in Switzerland
LocationUri/Valais, Switzerland
Parent rangeUrner Alps
Climbing
First ascent18 August 1845 by Eduard Desor, Daniel Dollfuss Sr., and Daniel Dollfuss Jr., with guides H. Währen, M. Bannholzer, P. Brigger and H. Jaun
Easiest routeFrom Hotel Belvédère over the Rhone Glacier

It was first climbed by Eduard Desor, Daniel Dollfuss Sr., and Daniel Dollfuss Jr., with guides H. Währen, M. Bannholzer, P. Brigger and H. Jaun on 18 August 1845.

Huts

  • Hotel Tiefenbach (2,109 m)
  • Albert Heim hut (2,542 m)

References

  1. Swisstopo maps

Media related to Galenstock at Wikimedia Commons

  • "Galenstock". SummitPost.org.
  • List of routes (in German)


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