Jegihorn, route "Alpendurst"

Approach:

From Kreuzboden follow the signposting "Klettersteig" (via ferrata) (do not go towards Weissmies Hut, this is a detour). The marked path first follows ski slopes, then becomes a trail and steadily ascends. At about 2750 m, do not continue straight towards the via ferrata, but go left (northeast) upwards on the descent path from Jegihorn. Follow this up to about 2900 m, then at the 2nd cairn take a narrow, unmarked path right. After 20 to 30 m you reach the base of the wall and directly the first belay station, the route name is written there. Approx. 1:15 h to here.

Route:

The route has a total of 14 pitches, whose maximum difficulty is quite homogeneous, mostly between 4b and 4c. However, each pitch also contains easier sections, so you are not continuously climbing in this difficulty range.

All belay stations are equipped with 2 bolts each, connected by a chain. This largely eliminates the time needed to build belays. All belays are also placed so that you can stand very comfortably there. The lowest chain link is also suitable as a rappel ring, so in emergencies you can rappel down the route. Most belays are within calling distance to the previous one, so communication is uncomplicated.

All intermediate protection consists of bolts as well, spaced closely enough that the route can be considered very well protected overall.

Due to the close spacing of bolts, there are no orientation problems on the route, so a detailed description of individual pitches is unnecessary. The length of the pitches is between 15 m and 40 m. 

The route ends directly at the summit cross. Due to the good protection, the minimal time required to build belays and for orientation, the entire route can be completed even by moderately experienced rope teams in about 4 hours.

Descent:

The descent is straightforward via the marked hiking trail. Returning to Kreuzboden takes about 1:30 h.