462 m away
Ruderhofspitze South Face
Get top to the top of this iconic peak in the Stubaier Alps!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Ruderhofspitze (3473 m) Southface from Mutterbergalm
Stubaier Gletscher
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Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and May. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 11 km, 1576 vertical metres of ascent and 1572 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
A true Tyrollean spring classic to the summit of Ruderhofspitze in Stubai Alps through its south face. Steep face, which often has excellent firn conditions.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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3 km away
Stubai Alps crossing
A long tour through the northern Stubai Alps.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
3.9 km away
Stubai Ski Tour: Lift System to the Amberger Hut
This is a mainly downhill day to get the ski legs in, with the option of a ski summit by going up a side valley.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 831 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
5 km away
Zuckerhütl
A wonderful, varied and scenic tour to the highest peak in the Stubai range.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 920 m
- Descent
- 920 m
5.8 km away
Wilder Freiger from Buschalm
A tour to the peak of one of the Stubai Seven Summits.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
6.6 km away
Mutterberger Seespitze
Über Eis und Steilrinnen auf einen Panoramagipfel der Stubaier Alpen
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 31 m
6.6 km away
Schrankogel
Skitour über den Schwarzenbergerferner und Gratkletterei auf einen Gipfel mit einer Rundumsicht, die ihresgleichen sucht!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 9 m
6.6 km away
Murkarspitze
Einsame sonnseitige Frühjahrsabfahrt.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 25 m
6.6 km away
Längentaler Joch
Eine einfache, unvergletscherte Skitour im Schatten steiler Felswände.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 902 m
- Descent
- 40 m
6.6 km away
Stubai Ski Tour: Amberger Hut day tour
A day tour up the classic Kuhscheibenspitze, 3189m
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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