# Zangerl and Larcher Redpoint WoGü 5.14b in Back-to-Back Ascents > Two climbers tackle the legendary WoGü route in the Alps, sending it in consecutive days after years of preparation. - Title: Zangerl and Larcher Redpoint WoGü 5.14b in Back-to-Back… - Summary: Two climbers tackle the legendary WoGü route in the Alps, sending it in consecutive days after years of preparation. Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher both… - Keywords: woğu, babsi zangerl, jacopo larcher, rätikon, switzerland, alps, multi-pitch, free ascent, 5.14b, beat kammerlander, adams ondra, redpoint - Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/babsi-zangerl-and-jacopo-larcher-climb-bold-5-14b-multi-pitch-in-the-alps - Author: Aaron Pardy - Published: 2026-09-28T10:30:23+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: woğu, babsi zangerl, jacopo larcher, rätikon, switzerland, alps, multi-pitch, free ascent, 5.14b, beat kammerlander, adams ondra, redpoint ## First Free Ascent of WoGü Beat Kammerlander first climbed WoGü in 1997, a route that remained unclimbed by free climbers for 22 years. > Beat Kammerlander made the first ascent way back in 1997, a feat that was way ahead of its time. ## Ondra's Early Free Ascent Adam Ondra first freed WoGü at age 15 in 2011, describing it as seven pitches with varying difficulties. > On his 8a.nu page, Ondra described WoGü in seven pitches as follows: P1 5.14b, P2 5.13a, P3 5.14a/b, P4 5.13d, P5 5.14a, P6 5.13c, P7 5.13a. ## WoGü's Technical Challenge The route features nine pitches with extreme technical sections, including a 12-meter vertical pitch with tiny holds. > The pitch that required the most time and energy from us was probably the very short 5.14a. It’s a 12-meter vertical, at times even less than vertical, pitch, with extremely small holds and footholds. ## Back-to-Back Ascents Zangerl and Larcher each redpointed WoGü on consecutive days, with Zangerl completing it first as the first female ascent. > Zangerl’s was the first female ascent. ## The Badewanne Pitch The Badewanne section is a notoriously difficult pitch with sharp holds that requires precise movement and minimal mistakes. > The Badewanne was also a tough one. Chapeau, Beat, for opening it in such a cool style! ## Weather Challenges Rain and wet conditions forced them to wait until the wall dried before attempting the final redpoint attempts. > Unfortunately, it’s never a good sign when you wake up in the middle of the night because of the rain… and in the morning, the wall was obviously completely soaked. ## First Redpoint Attempt Larcher successfully redpointed WoGü after overcoming a critical section that required multiple attempts. > I lost my balance at the crux. For a second, I swung back onto the wall and thought I might still have it, but just a few seconds later I was hanging on the rope. ## Zangerl's Redpoint Success Zangerl completed WoGü with confidence, overcoming the challenging Badewanne section on her first attempt. > She had to fight a bit more as she messed up her sequence and had to improvise, but it also went down first try! ## Historic Achievement Their back-to-back redpoints of WoGü mark a significant milestone in alpine climbing history. > Standing together on top of the route for the second day in a row, after we had both succeeded, felt kind of unreal. ## Route Details WoGü is a 270-meter route with nine pitches, located in the Rätikon mountain range of Switzerland. > WoGü, a 270-meter route consisting of nine pitches, is located in the Rätikon mountain range of Switzerland. ## Climbing Strategy They used a back-and-forth approach, with each climber leading every pitch on separate days to ensure safety and progress. > We wanted to both climb every pitch on lead, meaning that one person would climb while the other belayed, and then we would switch roles the next day. ## Historical Significance WoGü has been a benchmark for technical multi-pitch climbing since its first ascent in 1997. > Beat Kammerlander made the first ascent way back in 1997, a feat that was way ahead of its time. ## The Rätikon Range The Rätikon mountain range in Switzerland is known for its challenging climbing routes and steep terrain. > The Rätikon mountain range of Switzerland ## Climber Insights Zangerl and Larcher emphasized the importance of patience and understanding the route's technical demands before attempting a redpoint. > We slowly got to know the pitches over the following weeks, spending many evenings on the wall and often climbing until dark. ## Key takeaway Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher both redpointed WoGü 5.14b in the Rätikon mountains, marking its first female ascent and a historic back-to-back free climb.