Leitergraben climbing area
Difficult
1h20min
2338m
One way
+26m
-33m
Description
Hidden below the Albinen ladders lies the Leitergraben climbing area – a secret tip for experienced climbers seeking pure rock. With routes graded ...
This small alpine climbing area lies off the well-known sport climbing spots in a narrow rock gorge below the Albinen ladders. The routes lead over steep, compact rock with technical sections, slab climbing, and lots of precision.
Since there is currently no official topo, routefinding experience is part of the adventure. The area is located on the right side of Leitergraben (looking upstream) and is reachable via a short approach.
Due to its hidden location, the area is rarely visited – ideal for those who want to be off the beaten track on difficult routes. The base of the wall is narrow and partly steep – helmet strongly recommended!
Transport
From Basel and Zurich: Highway A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; direction Kandersteg; car train Kandersteg – Goppenstein; direction Gampel; Leuk – Leukerbad
From Geneva: Highway A1 to Lausanne; direction Sion/Sierre; Leuk – Leukerbad
From Milan: Highway A8/A26 towards Simplon; car train Iselle-Brig; direction Leuk – Leukerbad