Strahlhorn is a peak in Switzerland, Europe. Part of the Bernese Alps In The Wide Meaning. Elevation: 3,194 m (10,479 ft). Coordinates: 46.3674, 7.7930.
This is the standard and best-documented ascent route to Strahlhorn. It is a classic high-alpine glacier climb, usually started from the Britanniahütte. The route crosses glacier terrain and then climbs the broad south-western slopes toward the summit ridge. Objective hazards include crevasses, snow conditions, and late-season rock exposure near the top. In normal conditions it is technically straightforward for experienced mountaineers, but it requires glacier travel skills and good route-finding. The descent is normally made by the same line.
This is another established way to reach Strahlhorn, using the Saas-Fee/Allalin side as the access side to the mountain. It is a glacier route with a long high-alpine approach and a comparatively moderate technical difficulty. The key difficulties are crevasse navigation, snow stability, and the length of the outing. The upper mountain is generally climbed on snow slopes and a broad ridge rather than on sustained rock climbing. It is typically done as a guided or well-prepared alpine ascent.
