9.9 km away
Zwölferkogel North Ridge
A spectacular 380 metre scramble up the north ridge of the Zwölferkogel, a peak just under 3000m in Austria’s highest ski resort.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Strahlkogel Westgrat von Niederthai
Ötztal
Kaum begangener Gipfel mit schöner Gratkletterei und kurzem Gletscherkontakt
Alpine Climbing Difficult
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 19 km, 1703 vertical metres of ascent and 1700 vertical metres of descent. You'll need crampons and wires and friends to complete it safely.
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Description
Kaum begangener Gipfel mit schöner Gratkletterei und kurzem Gletscherkontakt
Difficulty
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Crampons
- Wires and Friends
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