Cafäntisbach

Last Update: 06.10.2025 by Bubtore
Subregion: Wahlkreis Sarganserland
Town: Walenstadt
v3 a2 III
5h
15min
4h30
15min
950m
550m
400m
x
30m
2x 30m
16
Car required
Rating:
★★★★★
1 (1)
Info:
★★★
2 (1)
Belay:
★★★
1 (1)
Summary:
Viele niedrige Abseiler. Zeitweise viel Holz in der Schlucht.
Many low rappels. A lot of wood in the canyon at times.
March - November
8-16 o'clock
West
Limestone
1.50km²
Summary:
Viele niedrige Abseiler. Zeitweise viel Holz in der Schlucht.
Many low rappels. A lot of wood in the canyon at times.
Access:
Man kann die Steile Strasse hochfahren bis p.1058, danach ist Fahrverbot.
You can drive up the steep road to p.1058, after that driving is prohibited.
Approach (15 min):
Ab dem Parkplatz bei p.1058 sind es noch 15-20min zu Fuss bis zum Einstieg.
From the parking lot at p.1058 it is a 15-20min walk to the entry.
Tour (4 h 30):
Mehrheitlich offen mit vielen Möglichkeiten zum Austeigen, auch sehr unterbrochen zwischen den Abseilern.
Mostly open with many possibilities to get out, also very interrupted between the rappels.
Return (15 min):
Nach dem letzten Abseiler 5min dem Bach folgen, und dann rechts raus.
After the last rappel, follow the stream for 5 minutes and then exit to the right.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
47.12799°, 9.34062°
DMS: 47° 7" 40.76', 9° 20" 26.23'

DM: 47° 7.679", 9° 20.437"

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Canyon End
47.12403°, 9.3315°
DMS: 47° 7" 26.51', 9° 19" 53.4'

DM: 47° 7.442", 9° 19.89"

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Parking at Exit
47.12054°, 9.33369°
DMS: 47° 7" 13.94', 9° 20" 1.28'

DM: 47° 7.232", 9° 20.021"

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Parking at Entry
47.12926°, 9.3431°
DMS: 47° 7" 45.34', 9° 20" 35.16'

DM: 47° 7.756", 9° 20.586"

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