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Mittelberg / Schwendle- Schafalpenkopf

Kleinwalsertal

Technical ski touring route for safe avalanche conditions

Also in Vorarlberg, Austria

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
4.7 km
Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
56 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
63˚
Mittelberg / Schwendle- Schafalpenkopf Map

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 December and April. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 4.7 km, 1086 vertical metres of ascent and 56 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Ski touring route in the Austrian Alps

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons