Ben Hur perfer et obdura - Wendenstöcke
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Ben Hur perfer et obdura: Anna Enrich on pitch 3
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Beauty
First ascent
Mike Schwitter, Andy Maag (Mountain Guide) 1994 - 1997
By
Mike Schwitter
Length
300m
Difficulty
7c+
Obligatory difficulty
7a
Located high up in the Excalibur sector, the overhanging Ben Hur was established in 1997 by Swiss climbers Mike Schwitter and Andy Maag with long run-outs and few bolts. 12 years after the ascent and with no known repeats, they returned and added 30 bolts to make their five star route a safer proposition. A small trad rack is nevertheless recommended and some sections remain exposed.
Getting there
Reach Gadmen via the Sustenpassstrasse, from Obermaad take the toll road to the Wendenalp. Access
From the Wendenalp ascend on foot for 1.5 hours. The route starts close to Aureus. Itinerary
P1: 6a
P2: 7a
P3: 7c+
P4: 7c
P5: 7c
P6: 7b
P7: 7b
P8: 7a
P9: 6c+ Descent
Abseil down the route: 25m, 46m, 40m, 40m, 40m, 50m, 45m Gear
Friends 0.5 - 1, 12 quickdraws, 2 x 50m ropes
Reach Gadmen via the Sustenpassstrasse, from Obermaad take the toll road to the Wendenalp. Access
From the Wendenalp ascend on foot for 1.5 hours. The route starts close to Aureus. Itinerary
P1: 6a
P2: 7a
P3: 7c+
P4: 7c
P5: 7c
P6: 7b
P7: 7b
P8: 7a
P9: 6c+ Descent
Abseil down the route: 25m, 46m, 40m, 40m, 40m, 50m, 45m Gear
Friends 0.5 - 1, 12 quickdraws, 2 x 50m ropes
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Beauty
First ascent
Mike Schwitter, Andy Maag (Mountain Guide) 1994 - 1997
By
Mike Schwitter
Length
300m
Difficulty
7c+
Obligatory difficulty
7a
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