Long but promising alpine tour up to Rax via the Kleine Nass, the Zahmes Gamseck (A), descending through the Altenberger Steig and then climbing up again via the Fuchsloch Steig (UIAA II-) to finally descend using the Reißtalersteig (A/B). Long … Continued
Climb up the Preinerwand allowing promising views through the Preinerwandsteig (an alpine!!! tour whereas the exposed parts are protected like a via ferrata. The descent is done through the Holzknechtsteig which is a bit tricky due to its slippery scree … Continued
End of Service Notice: “Suunto track & activities”. Suunto stopped their awesome service of Movescount that was used in this blog to link to activities and the used tracks (GPX) for download purposes. Thus, we need to stop from now … Continued
One of the most beautiful (but crowded) Via Ferrata’s in the dolomites: The Via Ferrata Tridentina which leads up to the Rifugio Franco Cavazza al Pisciadù hut and then further to the Cima Pisciadù peak (2985m), allowing a stunning view … Continued
Extremely promising Via Ferrata up to the Paternkofel (via Gamsscharte / De-Luca-Innerkofler ferrata, Cat. B/C) and do a round-tour using the Schartenweg / Sentiero delle Forcelle ferrata (Cat. A/B). This beautiful tour allows promising views towards the “Tre Cime di … Continued
Climb twice the Heukuppe (highest peak of Rax) via different climbing routes and via ferratas. This long and demanding tour allows promising views and combines different routes at the western side (Styria) of Rax. Climb up twice Rax (Heukuppe) via … Continued
Climb up to the highest summit of Germany: The Zugspitze. This promising alpine tour is fairly easy from a technique point (climbing: I+ / II-, Via ferrata: B) and starts from the beautiful Eibsee in Germany. It then passes the … Continued
Climb up to the highest summit of Austria: The Großglockner. This promising alpine tour is fairly easy from a technique point of view (climbing: II, Via ferrata: C) but still dangerous due to the moving glacier, crevasses, rock slides and … Continued
Climb up to Schneeberg from Losenheim via the Nandlgrat. This steep trail requires basic climbing skills (I) and sometimes passes scree slopes but offers a promising and sportive exercise. After a good meal at the Fischerhütte, the descent is done … Continued
The most famous tour for mountaineers / advanced hikers in the area of Lower Austria & Vienna: The Ötscher via its challenging ridge: the “Rauher Kamm”. The first part of the ascent is physically demanding whereas the second part requires … Continued