Climbing Routes
The normal route starts at the Finsteraarhorn Hut (3,046 m) and goes over the south-west flank of the mountain up to the Hugisattel, then follows the north-west rocky ridge to the summit.
| Routes | Start | Time of ascent | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal route | Finsteraarhorn Hut | 4–5 hours | PD |
| North-west ridge (Agassiz ridge) | Finsteraarhorn Hut | 3–4 hours from the Agassizjoch | AD |
| South-east ridge | Oberaar Hut | 14–15 hours | D |
| East face | Oberaar Hut | 8–10 hours from the Studerjoch | TD |
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