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Silberpfennig und Kolmkarspitz

Amazing tour in the South of Salzburg

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
16 km
Ascent
1.4 km
Descent
1.5 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
26˚
Silberpfennig und Kolmkarspitz Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and May. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 16 km, 1421 vertical metres of ascent and 1496 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Awesome tour with view to Sport Gastein and Hohen Sonnblick. Pretty remote. Ammererhof is a good place to sleep and to start the tour early. Best time is in the spring.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and May

Equipment required

  • Skins