Snow pressure and other natural phenomena have caused major damage to safety devices, anchorages and fixed ropes in recent years. Especially last winter, the large masses of snow and some steel ropes and anchors were torn apart.
Broken, torn and inadequately fixed anchors and wire ropes are very dangerous because they offer deceptive safety!
Old, defective anchorages and fixed ropes were removed from Hahnenband to the summit.
For the sake of the environment, material was disposed of in landfills (remains of steel ropes, anchoring materials, plastic bags).
Solid iron rods and intermediate fuses have now been professionally fitted in the necessary places. At these stands it is possible to secure and if necessary to rope down (mountain rope 40 – 50 m).

There are no fixed ropes installed! No via ferrata!

Ropes offer large areas of attack to snow loads and lead to massive winter damage. It is forbidden that ropes from third parties are permanently installed!

The Hahnen mountain tour is only suitable for experienced, sure-footed mountain climbers. Often there is pathless, steep and exposed terrain with and without path tracks. There are no path markings, so very good orientation skills are required. Grips and steps consist of tufts of grass and brittle rock. A miss kick can lead to a fatal fall.
Swiss Alpine Club SAC Hiking Scale – Difficulty T5 – T6:
Sophisticated alpine experience and familiarity with alpine technical aids are required.
The entire area is integrally protected. Federal hunting ban area.

Engelberg, June 2019

Mountain guide association Unterwalden
SACEngelberg
Engelberg
Titlis Tourismus AG