Flüela Wisshorn

Flüela Wisshorn is a 3,085 m peak above the Flüela Pass, in the municipality of Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It belongs to the Silvretta Alps and rises right beside the road linking Davos with the Engadine. This is a summit for experienced mountain walkers, not a casual viewpoint.

Where is Flüela Wisshorn?

The mountain looms over the upper stretch of the Flüela Pass road. On the Davos side, valleys lead toward Tschuggen; on the eastern side the road drops toward Susch in the Engadine. Do not confuse it with the Weisshorn (4,506 m) in Valais or the Weisshorn near Arosa, which are entirely different mountains.

How do you reach the summit?

The standard summer route follows the northwest ridge. It starts at the Wägerhus parking area (about 2,207 m), just below the pass on the Davos side. From there the path climbs to the Winterlücke saddle (2,787 m) and continues along the ridge to the top. The SAC route portal grades it T5, meaning demanding alpine terrain with scrambling sections. Expect roughly 3 hours up and 2 hours down.

In winter the peak is a ski-touring objective. The ski route begins at the Tschuggen inn, passes the Winterlücke and the Jöri glacier, and leaves skis at the foot of the northeast ridge. It is rated AD-.

Is the route safe?

Conditions decide everything. The SAC warns that hot summers and thawing permafrost have increased rockfall on the normal route. In March 2019 a large rockslide hit the northwest flank and part of the ski route to the Winterlücke. Check the current SAC description and forecast before setting out, and hire a mountain guide if you lack experience.

When should you go?

The pass road is open in summer and autumn and usually closes in winter, typically from November. The best window for hiking is summer and early autumn, once snow has left the slopes. Ski tours are planned for late winter and spring.

Where to stay and how to get there

There is no hut on the mountain itself. Stay in Davos or in villages on the Engadine side. Without a car, take public transport toward the pass or a taxi from Davos to the pass hospice, near the Wägerhus starting area.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Flüela Wisshorn? 3,085 m above sea level.

Is it an easy hike? No. The normal route is graded T5 and requires sure footing on rock and high-mountain experience.

Where is the best starting point? The Wägerhus parking area, just below the Flüela Pass on the Davos side.

Can you climb it in winter? Yes, on ski tour, but the route is AD- with avalanche risk and demands careful assessment of conditions.