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Tux to Schmirn

Hintertux

Classic. Limited ascent, not difficult, but fairly remote.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
7.6 km
Ascent
66 m
Descent
1.6 km
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
36˚
Tux to Schmirn Map

Classic. Limited ascent, not difficult, but fairly remote. If you want to ascent Kleiner Kaserer, make sure you bring adequate equipment, the climb is a little airy.

Description

Leave the the Kaserer II T-Bar and ascent towards a ridge between the Summit of Kleiner Kaserer and Grosser Kaserer. If you feel like it, leave the skis here and summit Kleiner Kaserer on your right. I do think the north face is skiable, but I never tried, so just to enjoy the scenery.

The real route starts on the ridge over to Schmirn. Route finding is obvious, the run is not technical, but the snow conditions are often mixed. Ski down the flank, once you reach the valley, stay skiers left of the creek. The valley is fairly narrow, with no escape if the snow conditions are sketchy. Especially in spring this route does get tracks, the scenery is nothing short of stunning. The route ends at a parking in Toldern.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Glacier kit

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