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Hobarjoch via north ridge

Short ski tour with a little ridge climb and a beautiful descent

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
5.3 km
Ascent
771 m
Descent
779 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
34˚
Hobarjoch via north ridge Map

From the Weidener Hütte, first take the path towards the Nafingalm, but leave it after about 100 metres and descend to the Nafingbach stream. Then climb parallel to the stream and turn right at approx. 1900m. Follow the flattest part upwards, past the Hubertussptize (2205m - with cross) to approx. 2350m. There are often ski tracks up to here (possibility of descending to the east).

Description

First with the skis along the ridge, always looking for the easiest line, then with the skis on the backpack over boulder terrain (I-II, tricky depending on snow conditions) to the summit of the Hobarjoch.

The descent is via the east ridge slope and the north-east flank to the Nafingbach below the Nafingalm. After a short ascent, you reach the forest road, which leads back to the Weidener Hütte.

There are many possible variations for the descent. For example, you can ski along the northern slopes of the ascent route, the avalanche-prone north-west gully to the Grafennsalm or, in spring, down into the Tuxertal valley.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins

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