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Thaur - kl.Lafatscher and back

Innsbruck

Rarely summited peak in the Karwendel

Hiking Extreme

Distance
28 km
Ascent
2.6 km
Descent
2.6 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
835 m
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
27˚
Thaur - kl.Lafatscher and back Map

Thaurer-Alm-Parkingspot - (Rosskopf) - Thaurer Kreuzjöchl - (Jochspitze) - Stempeljoch - Lafatscher Joch - kl. Lafatscher - Herrenhäuser - Törl - (Thaurer Zunterkopf + Kaisersäule) - and back to the start

Description

note: There isn't an actual pathway to the top of little Lafatscher, just follow the ridge. One should be very carful where to step and should not be afraid of heights. Climbing an UIAA-II should be no Problem. It's very easy to do but in this case probably deadly if you fell.

Other than that the route is very scenic and easy to follow

Difficulty

Extreme

Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".

Extreme Exposure

4 out of 4

Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between July and October

Features

  • Alpine
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Water features

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