Ortstock

Ortstock is a mountain in the canton of Schwyz in central Switzerland, notable for its prominent summit and alpine terrain. It sits within the Glarus/Schwyz range and is a familiar local objective for hikers and mountaineers.

The peak is climbed by marked routes in summer and is also visited for ski touring in winter when conditions permit; approaches involve alpine paths and some exposed sections. The mountain offers panoramic views over adjacent valleys and neighboring peaks from its summit.

Geologically the mountain is part of the Alpine chain formed by the mountain-building processes that created the Swiss Alps. Its rock faces and ridges are typical of central Swiss alpine topography.

Ortstock stands within the mountainous interior of canton Schwyz; access is by valley roads and trailheads in nearby municipalities, and it is reached via marked alpine footpaths.

• Elevation: Elevation is 2,717 metres, making it a prominent peak in the local alpine landscape and a common objective for day ascents from nearby valleys.
• Route note: Marked alpine hiking routes exist for summer ascents, but exposed sections require sure-footedness and alpine experience.

What to See #

• Main summit: Summit reaching 2,717 metres above sea level, which is the principal high point visited by hikers and mountaineers.
• Key climbing routes: Steep north face and south ridge routes that form the most commonly used ascent lines in summer; the mountain is a target for ski touring in winter conditions where snowpack allows.