Overview
Grade: 7
Total time: 5 hrs
Climbing time: 4 hrs
Approach time: 1 hour
Exit time: 30 mins
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Length: 300m
Rope Length: 70m
Quickdraws: 12
The 'Genussspecht' route on the Große Ohrenspitze, with its challenging yet rewarding grade of 7 (UIAA), offers a superb multi-pitch sport climbing experience near the Staller Sattel. This classic line truly lives up to its name, 'Pleasure Woodpecker,' delivering consistently enjoyable climbing on excellent, often featured limestone. The route features a delightful variety of pitches, from technical slabs and delicate traverses requiring precise footwork, to more strenuous, vertical or slightly overhanging sections that test your strength and endurance. All pitches are typically well-equipped with bolts, ensuring a safe and engaging ascent. While the grade 7 cruxes demand good technique and commitment, the overall character of the route is one of flow and enjoyment, making it highly rewarding for climbers comfortable at this level. Ascending the Große Ohrenspitze via 'Genussspecht' not only provides a fantastic physical and mental challenge but also rewards climbers with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding alpine landscape. The descent is typically via abseiling the route. This climb is a must-do for anyone seeking a memorable and high-quality multi-pitch adventure in the Eastern Alps, combining sustained climbing with breathtaking scenery.
