Keyword: Bernese Oberland

Speed ​​record on the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau | Video

On July 12, 2022, the two Swiss alpinists Nicolas Hojac and Adrian Zurbrügg climbed the Swiss Skyline Route from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in the Bernese Oberland in a new best time of 13 hours and 8 minutes. In the video for their record ascent, the two comment on the fine line between speed and risk.

Massive rockfall near Kandersteg

A large rock fall occurred on a rock face on the Almenalp on Thursday. According to the canton police, no one was injured.

Dimitri Flick climbs the Lehn test piece Finite Infinity (9a)

The Swiss climber Dimitri Flick scores points on the Finite Infinity route in the Lehn climbing area in Bern, thereby advancing to grade 9a for the first time. In an interview, Dimitri reveals what it took for this success, how he overcame his frustration with the project and to what extent the competitive season played into his hand.

Obed Hardmeier repeats Schwarz Mönch (9a/+)

The Swiss Obed Hardmeier manages the red point ascent of the Schwarz Mönch route near Gimmeldwald. Level of difficulty levels off at 9a/+.

Silvan Schüpbach and Friends are opening two new mixed routes in the Bernese Oberland

The Swiss climber and mountaineer Silvan Schüpbach, known for his preference for trad tours and expeditions by fair means, has struck home. Together with Janluca Kostner, respectively with Michel Kipf and Tizian Tobler, he made the first ascents of two new mixed routes in the Bernese Oberland.

Lauteraarhorn: Two alpinists fatally injured

On Tuesday, a mountain accident occurred on the Lauteraarhorn near Guttannen. Two alpinists were killed in the process. Investigations into the accident have started.

Belgians repeat fly (8c, 550m)

Siebe Vanhee and Sébastien Berthe climbed the difficult multi-pitch route Fly (14c, 2021m) in the Lauterbrunnen valley rotpunkt on Monday, June 8, 550.

Dimitri Vogt climbs difficult turning route Zahir rotpunkt

The Bernese climber Dimi Vogt manages a one-day red point ascent of the route Zahir (8b +, 300m) on the Wendenstöcken in the Bernese Oberland.

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