Southwest Ridge (from Britanniahütte via Adlerpass)
- Approach Time
- 2-3 h
- Ascent Time
- 5-7 h
This is the classic and most commonly described route to Rimpfischhorn. It starts from the Britanniahütte and crosses the Adlerpass before joining the southwest ridge. The route is a sustained alpine climb on mixed terrain, with snow, rock, and occasional ice. The ridge is generally straightforward in good conditions but requires sure-footedness and route-finding. Objective hazards include crevasses on the glacier approach and loose or exposed sections on the ridge. It is a serious high-alpine outing rather than a simple snow climb.
Route Outline
Britanniahütte
Adlerpass
Southwest Ridge
Summit of Rimpfischhorn
Return via ascent route
