Description of the attraction
Mount Schiessshorn is located near the popular resort of Arosa in the canton of Graubünden. It is one of the central peaks of Strelakette, a ridge in the Plessurian Alps. The mountain is 2605 meters high above sea level and has a very recognizable shape. The slope from the side of Arosa at a level of 700 meters drops abruptly downward. To the northeast of Mount Schiesshorn is the Furggahorner peak, to the southwest is Mount Ledflu. The Walser people who settled in Arosa in the Middle Ages called this peak Chalchgrind.
The Schiessshorn mountain is ideal for hiking. Moreover, you can climb to the top not only in summer, but also in winter on skis. The routes laid along its slopes are easily accessible and loved by tourists. The difficulty level of such a hike does not exceed the T4 mark. This means that any person who already has experience of such ascents can reach the top.
You can climb the mountains and from the northern steep slope. He was first conquered in 1901 by Heinrich Hock. Having overcome a difficult climb, you can continue to move on by various paths. On the way, there are depressions filled with stones. This path is quite difficult and takes about 4 hours.
A not very extensive panorama opens from the top of the Schiessshorn. But the wonderful view of the village of Arosa and its surroundings is worth spending a few hours conquering Schiesshorn.
Every year on August 1, during the celebrations in honor of the Swiss National Day, members of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) climb the northern sheer slope of Schiessshorn, celebrating their movement with burning torches, which are clearly visible from the town of Arosa. At the top of the mountain, after dark, a bright bonfire is lit.
