--- title: "Molding Stick" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/molding-stick" description: "The Stucklistock stands out as a striking peak from early on. By the time you reach the Stotzigen Glacier, at the latest, it becomes clear just how impressive this tour is. The long descent offers plenty of variety but requires solid skiing technique and experience in alpine terrain. The tour starts at the Färnigen parking lot below the Susten Pass Road. If the section of road to Färnigen is closed, the tour should not be undertaken, as safe avalanche conditions are required. The route leads across the Rütifirn. Below the ridge, at about 3,100 m above sea level, a ski depot is set up. From there, the route continues on foot toward the summit. A rope can be helpful in this section. In good snow conditions, the steep east couloir can be chosen for the summit ascent. The descent follows the same route back to the starting point." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3529365/3c28e46039a7be58ebe0d6c51664df2ac7a0cb3a1f4491b591427e725ef2680e/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Molding Stick ============= - Tip - 5.25 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Great panorama - Ski and Snowboard The majestic Stucklistock is already visible in all its splendor from the valley and offers a fantastic tour for experienced ski mountaineers. The Stucklistock stands out as a striking peak from early on. By the time you reach the Stotzigen Glacier, at the latest, it becomes clear just how impressive this tour is. The long descent offers plenty of variety but requires solid skiing technique and experience in alpine terrain. The tour starts at the Färnigen parking lot below the Susten Pass Road. If the section of road to Färnigen is closed, the tour should not be undertaken, as safe avalanche conditions are required. The route leads across the Rütifirn. Below the ridge, at about 3,100 m above sea level, a ski depot is set up. From there, the route continues on foot toward the summit. A rope can be helpful in this section. In good snow conditions, the steep east couloir can be chosen for the summit ascent. The descent follows the same route back to the starting point. Read more - 5:00 h - 5.25 km - 1,863 m - 23 m - 1,443 m - 3,306 m - 1,863 m - - Start: Färnigen - Destination: Molding Stick Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Färnigen - Stucklistock Read more Tour information - Mountain summit - Nature highlight Equipment - Ski Touring Gear - Avalanche gear - Helmet - Food - Warm clothing - Offline map, GPS Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The starting point in Meien can be reached via the A2 highway and through the town of Wassen. Depending on snow conditions, the roads may be closed due to avalanche danger. Read more **Parking**There are various parking options available in the village of Meien and in Färnigen. Read more **Public transportation**The starting point, Meien, is accessible by PostBus. Depending on snow conditions, roads may be closed due to avalanche danger. You can find the current schedule at: . Read more Additional information If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact: , +41 41 888 71 00, Read more Author Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH Organization Région de vacances Andermatt Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Meiental offers many unique ski tours—however, most of them require a certain amount of experience. Read more Safety guidelines Before starting the tour, be sure to check the and find out about the local conditions. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 6.43 km - Ski and Snowboard Download GPX file - - - -