Overview
Grade: 3+
Total time: 13 hrs
Climbing time: 7 hrs
Approach time: 4 hrs
Exit time: 2 hrs
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Length: 700m
Rope Length: 50m
Quickdraws: 5
Climbing the Winterleitengrat on the Hochalmspitze (Grade 3+) is a challenging and rewarding alpine experience. This popular route offers a mix of scrambling, exposed traverses, and short, steeper rock sections, all with breathtaking views of the surrounding Hohe Tauern National Park. The ascent typically involves snow fields, especially early in the season, demanding appropriate equipment like crampons and ice axe. The rock quality varies, so careful foot and hand placement is crucial. Experience in alpine climbing, solid route-finding skills, and good physical fitness are essential. Reaching the summit of the Hochalmspitze via the Winterleitengrat provides an unforgettable sense of accomplishment and a stunning panorama of the Eastern Alps.
