Zwölferhorn Skitour
Short Skitour great for training and meeting up with people in summit hut.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 645 m
- Descent
- 9 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 877 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 31˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done in January, March, April, November and December. From a low point of 877 m to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 3.3 km, 645 vertical metres of ascent and 9 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
About 15 minutes upwards through the woods (narrow path, not too steep), from then on 1 hour across open field/ slopes to the summit. Slopes up to around 32 degrees.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins