Kreuzjoch from Brenner
Trentino-Alto Adige
after leaving the Brenner train station, its only a few minutes until we can hit the trail up the Kreuzjoch, after which we will descend to Obernberg am Brenner.
Snow Shoeing Moderate
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
This is a popular snow shoeing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 14 km, 1032 vertical metres of ascent and 1031 vertical metres of descent.
Description
After leaving the Brenner train station and walking for a few minutes we ascend the Kreuzjoch east side, after which we will descend to Obernberg am Brenner.
Difficulty
Moderate
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.