Description of the attraction
Chingellotighorn is a mountain belonging to the Bernese Alps, located between two valleys - Engstligenalp and Ushinental. Due to its unusual shape, Chingellotighorn is extremely popular among fans of alpine ascents. Its chalk top consists of four towers. Today, almost no one climbs the northern tower due to the fact that as a result of the earthquake that occurred here in 1946, a recess was formed inside the tower. Therefore, climbers have to either stop, just barely reaching the top, or somehow jump over a one and a half meter crevice, which significantly increases the complexity of the route and is fraught with falling into a stone hole.
But her neighbors have been extremely popular in the mountaineering environment since the first ascent was made on Chingellotighorn in the fall of 1903. Today, the route, spanning the three southern towers, is included in the list of "100 Most Beautiful Tours in the Bernese Highlands".
The most convenient way to get to Chingellotighorn is by tram going from Adelboden to the Engstligenalp valley, and then along the walking route, which usually takes 1-2 hours to overcome. The most convenient way to the top is from the mountain hotel on Schwarenbach through Kandersteg or Leukerbad. The trail connecting Chingellotighorn and Schwarenbach is distinguished by its width and ease of movement along it, so that the crossing takes no more than 45 minutes.
When climbing the middle and south towers, it is recommended to be especially careful, their walls are unusually porous and if handled carelessly, they can easily cause a small collapse.
