Clariden

Clariden seen from the Urner Boden ago

The Clariden (also Claridenstock ) is a 3'267 m above sea level. M. high mountain in the Glarus Alps. It lies above the Klausen Pass in the mountains Gross Schärhorn - Clariden - Bocktschingel - Gemsfairenstock ( from west to east ). This chain is preceded by the Toedi northwest. To the north are the Urner Boden and the Klausen Pass road. About the Summit, the cantonal border between Glarus and Uri runs.

The Clariden can be achieved by Clariden hut over the Claridenfirn. Another frequently committed ascent route leads from Klausen Pass on the Iswändli on the Clariden pre-peak and from there via an insured with chains ridge to the main summit. Key point here is the transition from Claridenvorgipfel to the main summit, which led earlier about the last part of the north wall. Because of accidents and the fact that this passage is difficult to secure, chains were installed in the ridge above the north wall a few years ago. The north wall is a funnel up to 50 ° steep ice route. She suffers in midsummer under increasing snow melt and is therefore only in the spring / early summer is recommended. There are other ice routes in the north wall (including the direct entry first ascended by Urs Odermatt ), which provide more sophisticated ice climbing. The Clariden is also a popular ski touring in winter. Especially when the Klausen Pass is open in the spring, it is a common goal for the day of ski tours.

An eye-catcher from the summit forms of Todi.

The Clariden name probably derives from " Clareta " Latin " clarus " ( bright, luminous, glossy) ago.