Overview
Grade: 7+
Total time: 6 hrs
Climbing time: 3 hrs
Approach time: 2 hrs
Exit time: 2 hrs
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Length: 140m
Rope Length: 50m
Quickdraws: 15
Climbing 'First Class' on the Goggolorepfeiler of the Totenkirchl is a quintessential alpine limestone experience. Rated 7+ (UIAA), this multi-pitch route truly lives up to its name, offering a 'first-class' challenge that demands both technical prowess and mental fortitude. The ascent navigates the steep, often overhanging, and continuously engaging rock of the pillar, presenting a fantastic array of climbing styles – from delicate slab moves to powerful cracks and exposed traverses. The exposure on the Goggolorepfeiler is breathtaking, with the vast panorama of the Kaisergebirge unfolding beneath you, making each pitch increasingly dramatic. While generally well-equipped for its era, the route retains its alpine character, with some sections feeling runout between fixed protection, requiring careful route-finding and a solid head. It's a physically and mentally demanding climb, but the quality of the rock, the sustained climbing, and the unparalleled setting make 'First Class' an absolute classic and a highly sought-after ascent in the Northern Limestone Alps.
