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30HSOA-#27 Hochwilde

Sölden

Trentino-Alto Adige

Not too much skiing, more climbing for this one.

Also in Tirol, Austria

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
5.7 km
Ascent
659 m
Descent
55 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
2.9 km
High Point
3.5 km
Gradient
31˚
30HSOA-#27 Hochwilde Map

The Hochwilde mountain is composed of two main summits, The Hochwilde north and the Hochwilde south (also named Cima Altissima). The south summit is the highest point of both, so thats where we are going !

Description

To reach the north summit it is pretty easy, the climb is short and beautiful, this is where peoples stop normally in winter. For the south summit there is a long ridge to climb. It is not too difficult as there is a cable all the way, but sometimes in winter the cable can be snow covered. The climb is exposed sometimes and requires a good technic with crampons. Do not underestimate this, as you also have to go back to the north summit then.

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 March and June

Features

  • Alpine
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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