Wiggis-Rautispitz

 

Start: Rhodannenberg (Klöntal) 848m - bus from Glarus.

End: Obsersee 992m - no bus. Hitchike or walk.

Climb: 1622m/1486m

Distance: 12km

Time: 7:13.

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The Wiggis is a prominent grassy peak in the Glarus alps. There are many ways to reach it, but I took the path starting from Rhodannenberg.

There are two ways to climb Wiggis from there. The long way goes through Dejenstock and is clearly signed at the bus stop. The short way requires descending slightly and then going directly up the grassy slope.

 

Most of the way here is easy going, but later the grass becomes steeper and a bit more slippery. Poles or an axe are recommended to make progress at a reasonable pace. Then the path goes through a forest, but it remains quite easy.

There is also an interesting hut under a rock!

 

There are virtually no problems until ones approaches Oberes Butzi. Close to the crest the path becomes significantly steeper, and some care must be taken, especially when descending. At the point marked Tor, there is a pair of cave holes which are interesting. The peak itself is pretty cool, with views to two nearby peaks. The first, lower peak, can be reached via a moderate steepness path. 

 

Turning left takes us to the next peak, Rautispitz.

Part of the path between the two peaks is a bit narrow and steep, but secured with cables. Afterwards, the path becomes a standard T3. However, there are still some steeper sections, secured with cables.

 

Eventually one reaches Obersee, which is a smaller lake, but quite popular with hikers.