Overview
Grade: 5
Total time: 3 hrs
Climbing time: 2 hrs
Approach time: 50 mins
Exit time: 50 mins
Climbing 'Über den Weiten Midgards' (Grade 5) at Hohe Wand offers a truly memorable alpine experience. This classic route, whose name poetically translates to 'Over the Vastness of Midgard,' lives up to its promise by delivering stunning panoramic views over the surrounding landscape, especially from its upper pitches. Graded a moderate 5 (UIAA), it provides engaging and varied climbing, often on good quality limestone. Climbers can expect a mix of slabs, cracks, and sometimes more exposed sections that test their technique and nerve. The route is characteristic of Hohe Wand: well-bolted in crucial spots but often requiring traditional gear placement in between, making it a good challenge for those comfortable with leading on trad. Reaching the summit after navigating its pitches offers a profound sense of accomplishment, with the 'vastness' stretching out below you.
