Schweiz Extrem West: Band 2

The Schweiz Extrem West Band 2 guidebook (topo) describes a selection of extreme multi-pitch routes at grades from F6a and above, in the Western Swiss Alps around Interlaken. It covers an area from Fribourg via the Bernese Oberland to Vaud as well as some areas in Valais.

In total 43 separate crags are described with the emphasis on long alpine multi-pitch routes. Some of the crags included are Eiger, Wendenstocke (Wenden), Petit Clocher du Portalet, Gastlosen, Gross Bielenhorn, Klein Bielenhorn, and Graue Wand.

All the routes are shown on clear topos, with all the routes given French grades for each pitch. Symbols are used to indicate what rock equipment is required, including any trad gear if appropriate, along with further information regarding altitude, and aspect. At the start of each area there is a good location map, approach information, and GPS co-ordinates for the parking areas. Published in May 2025 this guidebook is written in German and English text throughout.