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Alpine Climbing recommended route Alpine Climbing  · Kufsteinerland

Scheffauer North Face - Leuchs route

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    Classic, rarely frequented climbing route on the north side of a heavily visited Kaiser summit in difficulty grade 2-3.
    difficult
    Distance 19.3 km
    8:15 h
    1,982 m
    1,982 m
    2,111 m
    499 m
    The Leuchs route on the Scheffauer is a classic north face ascent from 1903 in difficulty grade 2-3. Potential climbers should expect steep, grass-interspersed rocky sections in the first half of the route that have poor rock quality. Protection is barely possible in these sections. For a solo climb, however, the necessary experience, surefootedness, and fearlessness should be brought along.

    Author’s recommendation

    Those who intend to climb this route ropeless should be aware of the difficulties of a grass- and scree-strewn grade 2 terrain and be up to the challenge. After extended rainfall, the route is not recommended.
    Difficulty
    III difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    Scheffauer, 2,111 m
    Lowest point
    Parking lot Kaiser ascent, 499 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Approach
    1,200 m, 3:00 h
    Wall height
    400 m
    Climbing length
    600 m, 2:30 h
    Descent
    1,900 m, 4:00 h
    Belay stations
    trad gear
    Protection
    trad gear
    First ascent
    Georg Leuchs, 1903 solo

    Track types

    Asphalt 5.58%Forested/wild trail 44.29%Path 46.19%Unknown 3.92%
    Asphalt
    1.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    8.6 km
    Path
    8.9 km
    Unknown
    760 m
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    Rest stops

    Hinterduxerhof
    Duxer Alm
    Kaindlhütte (Steinberghütte)

    Safety information

    Difficult to protect! Rockfall helmet absolutely necessary!

    Tips and suggestions

    www.stadler-markus.de

    Roadbook

    In the first part (approx. 150 m elevation gain) you climb a rocky ridge that leads towards the center of the wall. After a left bend, the ridge continues for about 50 m directly in the summit fall line. 50 meters below a distinctive black wall, you traverse a rocky slab to the right until you stand below a steep slope of grade 3. Here, the left variant is the better choice, as good holds and footholds are available and the rock is solid. After the steep slope, it goes left into the so-called Leuchs Gorge. A rock gorge about 5 meters wide at the bottom, widening upwards, leading towards the west ridge. In the gorge, we climb over some large wedged blocks, partly to the left and partly directly. At the most distinctive block approx. 100 m elevation gain, we have to master the last grade 3 spot. Then it goes left on walking terrain to a wide grassy ridge, which shortly leads to the west ridge. Follow this ridge a few meters easily to the summit.
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    Hinterduxerhof
    Duxer Alm
    Weinbergerhaus
    Kaindlhütte (Steinberghütte)
    Zettenkaiser
    Zettenkaiser Gipfel
    Scheffauer (2111 m)
    Bergtour auf den Scheffauer im Wilden Kaiser

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    By train to Kufstein and then on foot or by bike to the Kaindl hut. The route is ideal for bike'n'hike from Kufstein. This saves the annoying descent.

    Directions

    Coming from Munich - Rosenheim - Salzburg via the Inntal motorway to Kufstein North and then towards Ebbs-Eichelwang.

    Parking

    Best at the parking lot at the Kaiser ascent. Parking fee is to be paid at the guesthouse Basislager.

    Coordinates

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    47.595670, 12.186990
    DMS
    47°35'44.4"N 12°11'13.2"E
    UTM
    33T 288535 5275196
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Alpine Club map - Kaiser Mountains

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    Equipment

    • Rockfall helmet

    Those who can belay need:

    • Slings for heads
    • Set of stoppers

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    III difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    19.3 km
    Duration
    8:15 h
    Ascent
    1,982 m
    Descent
    1,982 m
    Highest point
    2,111 m
    Lowest point
    499 m
    Public-transport-friendly Refreshment stops available Insider tip Summit route Wall Slab Out and back

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