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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in the Ötztal Alps
Alpine Climbing
· Merano and surroundings
MSL climbing route "On the way to you" at Naturns Sonnenberg
recommended route
Difficulty
VII-6a+T2
difficult
4.6 km
5:15 h
333 m
333 m
Great, varied route (cracks, steep wall climbing, slab, etc.) in consistently solid gneiss, demanding a certain level of commitment (sometimes also in protection). The climbing on reddish rock combined with the ambiance of the lovely oak forest and the special flora of the dry site at Naturns Sonnenberg (cacti) above the apple orchards and vineyards of Vinschgau make the route a memorable overall experience.
Alpine Climbing
· Ötztal Alps
Via the east ridge to the Watzespitze in the Ötztal Alps
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Difficulty
IV
difficult
18.5 km
14:30 h
2,000 m
2,600 m
Plaisir? Not here!The east ridge to the Watzespitze is the perfect route for all who love "proper" mountaineering. Scrambling, climbing, ridge, route finding, abseiling – all-round skills are needed here. A dream route for which it is best to stay at the Kaunergrathütte.
Alpine Climbing
· Ötztal Alps
Parstleswand East Ridge (IV) and traverse to West Summit (II+) from Kaunergrathütte
recommended route
Difficulty
IV
moderate
3.9 km
6:00 h
511 m
511 m
Spectacular ridge traverse with great scenery and excellent rock quality. Despite the relatively easy rating of the climbing difficulties, it should not be forgotten that this is a high alpine climbing route with some very exposed sections.
Alpine Climbing
· Ötztal Alps
Naturns - Wintertraum: Power lies in calmness
recommended route
Difficulty
V+
moderate
5 km
5:00 h
134 m
134 m
Very beautiful, short, clean climbing alpine climbing route in the best gneiss at grade V+ in the Wintertraum climbing garden near Naturns
Flat approach. Rappellable
Alpine Climbing
· Pitztal
Watzespitze East Ridge - variant "White Gully"
recommended route
Difficulty
IV
difficult
4.1 km
11:00 h
869 m
870 m
High alpine classic ridge climbing on the Watzespitze with great rock, fantastic views, and high demands
Alpine Climbing
· Merano and surroundings
Rockfall Peak (East Face of the Führe) 4
recommended route
Difficulty
IV
moderate
7.1 km
3:30 h
791 m
787 m
Alpine climbing route in the rear Schnalstal Valley
Alpine Climbing
· Pitztal
Brunnkarkopf South Ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
III
moderate
12.5 km
7:30 h
1,030 m
1,030 m
A beautiful ridge, unjustly under-traveled, offering a magnificent panorama. Alpine-style, no anchors. Partially crumbly, and route-finding is difficult.
Alpine Climbing
· Pitztal
Verpeilspitze North Ridge / Kaunergrat (V)
recommended route
Difficulty
V5b
difficult
8.5 km
14:30 h
1,923 m
616 m
This route impressed me deeply in a positive way and fully ignited the desire for further alpine adventures!
Alpine Climbing
· Pitztal
Seekogel east ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
11 km
5:31 h
1,223 m
1,421 m
Long ridge ascent in alpine terrain
Alpine Climbing
· Pitztal
Weisswald to Kaunergrathutte
Difficulty
difficult
15.4 km
14:34 h
1,532 m
1,532 m
Walking / Climbing from Weisswald to Kaunergrathutte

