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About this place
Fleckistock is a 3,416 m summit (some sources list 3,417 m) above Wassen in the Swiss canton of Uri. It belongs to the Urner Alps and is also known as Rot Stock. For mountaineers it offers a three-thousander reached from a comfortable base: an SAC hut in the Voralp valley.
Where is the Fleckistock?
The peak is the highest point of the group lying east of the Sustenjoch pass (2,656 m). That range runs from the Stucklistock to the Salbitschijen and divides two valleys: the Voralptal, which branches off toward Göschenen, and the Meiental above Wassen. Coordinates are roughly 46.707° N, 8.498° E.
How do you get there?
The usual approach comes from the southwest through the Voralp valley. The base is the Voralphütte SAC at 2,126 m, run by the Swiss Alpine Club (Uto section) and normally open from June to September. It has been closed for renovation in the past, so confirm its current status before booking.
From Göschenen, start at the Voralp bus stop, cross the forest and continue uphill via the Horefelli alp. Hiking guides give about four hours and roughly 750 m of ascent, rated T2. In winter the same route is a ski-touring approach, which the SAC portal grades PD+.
What is the terrain like?
The east side is glaciated: the Rütifirn lies to the northeast and the smaller Kartigelfirn to the southeast. The western slopes are almost free of ice. The Sustenhorn (3,503 m) is another goal from the same hut, so two summits fit into a single stay.
We give no route grade or current conditions here. Check the SAC guidebook, the forecast and glacier status, or hire a mountain guide.
When should you go?
Summer, from June to September, when the hut is staffed. Winter and spring belong to ski tourers.
Frequently asked questions
How high is the Fleckistock? About 3,416 m. Some sources list 3,417 m.
Where do you start? In Göschenen, then through the Voralp valley to the Voralphütte (2,126 m), about four hours on foot.
Is there accommodation nearby? Yes, the Voralphütte SAC is open in the summer season, usually June to September.
Are there glaciers on the mountain? Yes, the Rütifirn and Kartigelfirn on the eastern side. The west face is nearly ice-free.
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