Eisgeist

Trentino-Alto Adige

Eisklettern - Bletterbachschlucht

Alpine Climbing Extreme

Distance: 3 km
Ascent: 394 m
Descent: 40 m

Low Point: 1.5 km
High Point: 1.9 km
Gradient: 26˚

This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between January and February. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 3 km, 394 vertical metres of ascent and 40 vertical metres of descent. You'll need crampons, quickdraws and 2 ice axes to complete it safely.

Description

Tourenbericht und Topo: https://www.suedtirolalpin.it/post/eisgeist-wi6

Difficulty

Extreme

Long, committing and complex routes with difficult and sustained climbing on rock/ice and challenging route finding throughout. TD upwards.

High Exposure

Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.

Remoteness

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.