Bleikigrat

Quick Summary #

• A relatively short hike with a few short scrambles over the Bleikigrat.
• Drove to Dallenwil.
  • Took the cable from Dallenwil to Niederrickenbach.
  • Returned via the cable car from Musenalp to Niederrickenbach and then Niederrickenbach to Dallenwil.
• Most of the hike was through steep grassy fields.
• We didn’t meet anyone on the trail until we arrived at the Buochserhorn.
  • On our descent from the Buochserhorn there were several groups that were on their way up.
  • The route to the Buochserhorn could potentially be quite busy on weekends given how accessible it is.
• After reaching the Buochserhorn, we descended down to the Bleikigrat.
  • This ridge was marked white-blue-white and had a few fairly exposed sections.
• There were a few scrambles which were predominantly over the blocky limestone.
  • One short passage was secured with a short ladder.
  • Most of the rocky scrambling sections had relatively good handholds.
• From Musenalp we descended back to Niederrickenbach (and then Dallenwil) with the cable car.