Blüemlisalp
| Blüemlisalp | ||
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 View from the Allmenalp |
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| height | 3661 m above sea level M. | |
| location | Canton of Bern , Switzerland | |
| Mountains | Bernese Alps | |
| Dominance | 7.8 km → Breithorn | |
| Notch height | 887 m ↓ Tschingel Pass | |
| Coordinates | 625.57 thousand / 148 642 | |
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| First ascent | August 27, 1860 by M. Anderegg , R. Liveing, F. Ogi, P. Simond, L. Stephen , JK Stone | |
| Normal way | Northwest ridge (from the Blüemlisalphütte over the Rothornsattel) | |
 Map: Blüemlisalp in the area of the municipality of Kandersteg |
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The Blüemlisalp , sometimes also spelled Blümlisalp , is a heavily glaciated mountain range in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland .
geography
The mountain stick carries along
- the Blüemlisalphorn ( 3661 m above sea level ) in the west,
- the Wyssi Frau ("Weisse Frau", 3648 m above sea level ) in the middle and
- the Morgenhorn ( 3623 m above sea level ) in the east
three distinct peaks , the connecting ridge of which is often crossed (pronounced cornices ). These main peaks are preceded by three other peaks on the north side: the Blüemlisalp-Rothorn ( 3297 m ), the Stock (»Ufem Stock«, 3221 m ) and the Wildi Frau (»Wilde Frau«, 3259.6 m ). While the north side is dominated by firn fields , which can be seen from far away from the Swiss plateau and even from the higher peaks of the Black Forest when the view is clear , the south flank slopes down into steep rock faces on the Kanderfirn, which is around 1000 m lower .
The Blüemlisalp lies entirely on Bernese soil and lies in front of the main ridge of the Bernese Alps, which runs further south over the Balmhorn . Further to the west, the massif is connected to the Doldenhorn group via the Oeschinenhorn and Fründenhorn . In the east, beyond the incision of the Gamchilücke, the Gspaltenhorn follows along the ridge.
The large firn and glacier fields on the north side of the Blüemlisalp flow over the Blüemlisalp glacier , which drains over the Oeschinensee into the Kander . In the southeast of the mountain lies the Kanderfirn , from the tongue of which the Kander in the upper Gasterental rises. In the northeast which is Gamchigletscher whose water via Gamchibach , Gornerewasser and Rails ( Kiental ) also flows into the Kander.
Mountaineering
- First ascent : The summit of the Blüemlisalphorn was first climbed on August 27, 1860 by Melchior Anderegg (guide), Robert Liveing, Fritz Ogi (guide), P. Simond (guide), Leslie Stephen and JK Stone.
- Today's normal ascent leads from the Blüemlisalphütte ( 2834 m ) of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) initially in a southerly direction over the eastern arm of the Blüemlisalp glacier towards the northern slopes of Morgenhorn and Weisser Frau. Between Stock and Weisser Frau turn to the southwest and descend a little into the firn basin below the north face of the Blüemlisalphorn. Beyond the hollow, the Rothornsattel is reached in a steeper ice rise. From the saddle you climb the initially rocky and not easy north-west ridge (slabs layered downwards, often tricky when iced over, safety bars available). In the upper part you follow the snow-covered ridge to the summit (do not enter the summit wechte!). Approx. 5 hours from the Blüemlisalphütte. The further route over the Weisse Frau to the Morgenhorn (crossing the Blüemlisalp back to the Blüemlisalphütte) is even more demanding and is only recommended for experienced alpinists.
- In the 450 m high ice-armored north face of the Blüemlisalphorn, up to 70 ° steep passages alternate with flatter stretches. The wall has an average steepness of about 45 °. The difficulties depend heavily on the ice conditions. The north face of the Blüemlisalphorn was first climbed on July 1, 1924 by Willy Richardet, Walter Amstutz and Hermann Salvisberg.
- The climbs from the south side lead through rather brittle rock and are therefore of subordinate alpine importance.
From Kandersteg in the Kandertal , a high-altitude hike leads past the Oeschinensee to the Hohtürli pass , and on over the Sefinenfurgge into the Sefinental . You pass the tongue of the Blüemlisalp glacier and the wild Gamchikessel. Just above the top of the Hohtürli pass, the Blüemlisalphütte offers itself as a high-alpine base. The hut can also be reached from the Kiental valley to the north .
legend
The name "Blüemlisalp" is reminiscent of several versions of a legend in which human pride has dire consequences:
In the past, the Blüemlisalp is said to have been one of the best and most productive Alps far and wide and the herdsman who tended it grew richer and richer from year to year. One day he brought a young, haughty maid into the house. To prevent her feet from getting dirty, the herdsman built a path around the house out of wheels of cheese, filled the joints with butter and washed the dirt off the steps with fresh milk every morning. The mother of the herdsman heard about this and went up to the alp to dissuade her son from what he was doing. She reached the hut tired and thirsty. But the boy just laughed at his mother, and at the behest of his mistress he handed her a bowl of spoiled milk. Outraged, the mother rose and uttered a curse: "God punish you, you wicked! The mountain should cover you with ice and you and your Kathrin and your flock should be buried under it forever!" Then she took her staff and went back down into the valley. As soon as she had left the alp, black clouds piled up around the mountain and a dull rumble could be heard. Mighty boulders and ice fell from the peaks down onto the alp and covered people and animals. From now on the Blüemlisalp remained white and cold, and even today on clear nights you can hear the screams of the sinful son and the panicked roar of the cows.
Miscellaneous
- In his short story Winter War in Tibet , Friedrich Dürrenmatt ironically describes the Blüemlisalp as a large bunker where the Swiss parliamentarians can continue their activities undisturbed while the world war rages outside.
- The Blüemlisalp is sung about in the hit Alperose by Polo Hofer .
- The paddle steamer Blümlisalp on Lake Thun and the Thun section of the Swiss Alpine Club SAC are named after the Blüemlisalp .
- The Blüemlisalp run has been taking place since 2004, a 10-mile mountain run with an altitude difference of 720 m.
photos
Blüemlisalp south flank above the Kanderfirn
Summit of Blüemlisalphorn and Oeschinenhorn
Photo by Jules Beck (1873)
Blüemlisalp glacier
Blüemlisalp (center) seen from the Lägern (viewing distance 120 km)
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Web links
- Website of the Blüemlisalp run
- Homepage of the Blüemlisalphütte
- Protection against nuclear war: deep in the Swiss bunker mountain
- Ulrich Seewer: Blüemlisalp. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .