Overview
Grade: D
Total time: 3 hrs
Climbing time: 45 mins
Approach time: 1 hour
Exit time: 1 hour
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Length: 730m
Total elevation: 100m
Altitude: 1,444m
Climbing the 'Frohnleitner Band,' graded D, is a classic alpine experience. This route typically involves several pitches of challenging rock climbing, often characterized by exposed traverses and distinctive ledges that give the 'Band' its name. While the technical difficulty (roughly equivalent to UIAA V-VI or French 5a/b) isn't extreme by modern sport climbing standards, the route demands solid alpine skills, including excellent route-finding, comfort with significant exposure, and the ability to handle potentially variable rock quality and mountain weather. It offers breathtaking views and a true sense of adventure, making it a highly rewarding endeavor for experienced alpine climbers. The return from the Frohnleitner Band usually involves a combination of scrambling down, possibly some abseiling (rappelling), or following a well-marked hiking path, depending on the specific peak and the descent options available.
