Overview
Grade: 5
Total time: 3 hrs
Climbing time: 2 hrs
Approach time: 35 mins
Exit time: 15 mins
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Length: 190m
Rope Length: 50m
Quickdraws: 10
Ascending the 'Alte Westwand' (Old West Face) on the majestic Wachthüttelturm is a true classic experience. Graded UIAA V (or '5'), this route offers surprisingly exposed yet consistently engaging climbing on mostly solid rock. Each pitch unfolds with varied movements – from delicate slabs to more athletic crack sections – leading climbers up the impressive west face. The summit of the Wachthüttelturm provides breathtaking panoramic views, a well-deserved reward for the effort. The descent usually involves a series of rappels, bringing you back to the base, completing a memorable ascent of one of the area's cherished routes.
