Von Engelberg über Ober Stäfeli und Gorisegg
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T4
Source ascent: 4 h 45 min
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
Mountain hut
Grassenbiwak SAC
About this hut: An unstaffed high-mountain bivouac; its normal summer route and winter/snow conditions require different equipment and assessment.
Notice: The section describes a proposed replacement bivouac for 2027, with building-permit and funding decisions still part of the published process. The project page does not provide a confirmed construction closure or replacement-opening date; confirm future arrangements with the section. Source read 2026-10-24.
Path access notices
normal bivouac approach
Notice: The section says the unstaffed bivouac generally cannot provide current local condition reports. Plan independently and assess snow, wet rock and the exposed ridge on site. The summer no-glacier statement does not clear winter conditions. Source read 2026-10-24.
Approach choices
Herrenrüti via Firnalpeli and Gorisegg normal route
hiking · summer· SAC hiking T4
Source reference time: 4 h 45 min
Source describes a glacier-free variant. A source description does not establish current path access.
Fixed aids: Fixed ropes on rock steps and the narrow exposed ridge.
Requirements: Rock steps can be difficult when wet. Depending on season and snow, crampons and alpine equipment may be needed.
Von Gadmen über den Wendenboden
ski touring · winter spring· sac ski touring ZS-
Source ascent: 4 h 30 min–5 h
Glacier assessment not confirmed. A source description does not establish current path access.
More source-described approaches (1)
Von der Titlis-Bergstation
ski touring · S · glacier assessment unknown
Source ascent: 3 h 30 min–4 h
Original grade scales are retained. Mountain hiking, mountaineering and ski touring grades describe different skills. Times belong to their published direction and variant.
Opening & staying
Confirm your dates and reservation with the hut. Published opening periods and usual month patterns do not show available beds or current path conditions.
Hut opening & reservation information ↗Dated notices, services & travel
Notice: The section describes a proposed replacement bivouac for 2027, with building-permit and funding decisions still part of the published process. The project page does not provide a confirmed construction closure or replacement-opening date; confirm future arrangements with the section.
Source read 2026-10-24· Grassen — 2027 replacement project remains conditional ↗Booking method: Mandatory online reservation for the fourteen regular beds; four emergency spaces are separate.
Source read 2026-10-24· Grassen — current A-Z stay, booking and normal-route information ↗Notice: The section says the unstaffed bivouac generally cannot provide current local condition reports. Plan independently and assess snow, wet rock and the exposed ridge on site. The summer no-glacier statement does not clear winter conditions.
Source read 2026-10-24· Grassen — current A-Z stay, booking and normal-route information ↗Bedding: Mattresses and wool blankets; bring a sleeping liner.
Payment: CHF only; cash envelopes, payment slip/QR or Twint as described. Enter each person and planned tour in the hut book regardless of payment method.
Water: Collected summer rainwater must be boiled; if the tank is absent use snow from farther away. In winter melt snow.
Source read 2026-10-24· Grassen — current A-Z stay, booking and normal-route information ↗Sources & what has been checked
Association profile: complete. Operator notices: complete. These checks do not rate the paths around the hut.
- Grassenbiwak SAC · SAC public profile ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Grassen — section-owned unstaffed bivouac identity ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Grassen — 2027 replacement project remains conditional ↗ · read 2026-10-24
- Grassen — current A-Z stay, booking and normal-route information ↗ · read 2026-10-24
Location: OpenStreetMap. Source facts and map locations retain their own provenance.