Climbing a naturally frozen waterfall with an ice axe and crampons in the idyllic side valley Sertig near Davos definitely provides a unique experience.
The frozen waterfall in Sertig is mainly suitable for multi-pitch routes with a length of 150 to 180 climbing meters. The difficulty levels vary from easy (WI 3) to very challenging (WI 5). That means: there is a suitable route for every climbing level here. Ice climbing beginners should ideally be accompanied by a mountain guide.
Author’s recommendation
For a refreshment after ice sport climbing, the Hotel Walserhuus invites you with regional cuisine.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel Restaurant Walserhuus SertigSafety information
Rockfall and spontaneous avalanches can occur at any time. Icefall can also happen during high traffic.
Roadbook
From the parking lot at Hotel Walserhuus follow the path to the last bridge before the waterfall. Over the bridge and up the slope directly to the starts (about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on whether the path is already tracked).
Wasserfall Sertig
Hotel Restaurant Walserhuus Sertig
Wasserfälle Sertig - Eisklettern
Public transport
From Davos Platz train station take bus line no. 8 to Sertig Sand
Directions
From Davos Platz towards Albulatal into the left side valley Sertig Walserhuus
Parking
Hotel Walserhuus Sertig Sand
Coordinates
Equipment
Compared to normal rock climbing, additional equipment is required. This includes ice screws, rope-mounted ice axes, special crampons, and gloves with good grip. If you are missing anything for ice climbing, you can rent it locally in Davos at the sporting goods store Fullmoons.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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