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· Salzkammergut Mountains
Stone Men (1,435 m) – airy tower traverse VII
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Overview image of the Stone Men traverse in the Höllengebirge (topo).Photo: Stefan Stadler, alpenvereinaktiv.com
The start leads over an airy ridge to the second Stone Man. A slender tower with barely room at the summit – even a rope team stands shoulder to shoulder here. After rappelling down you stand at the foot of the next rock figure. The following men also rise steeply, demanding brave grasping and clean climbing.
The change of character is interesting: From the front the towers seem forbidding, from behind some appear surprisingly tame. Over flatter sections you switch to the next start. With the fifth tower you reach the heart of the traverse. There are several variants here; especially worthwhile is the north ridge.
Step by step you work your way higher until you finally stand at a beautiful viewpoint with the Salzkammergut at your feet.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
The start is difficult to find in the confusing maze of towers and gorges. A good sense of orientation is essential.Tips and suggestions
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The topo details the climbing route.
Intermediate descents: From the 2nd Stone Man we rappel down 10 meters, then down a gully through a notch (BH) into the scree (III). The 3rd Stone Man can be easily bypassed at the base of the wall (the rope length in grade 8 is optional).
From the 4th Stone Man we cross rocky terrain in about 2 minutes to the start of the 5th Stone Man. Here, entering and exiting the west-running "Stone Men Gully" on a narrow trail is easily possible.
From the 5th Stone Man we initially descend along the ridge and then in a serpentine on a ledge on the west side (right of ridge, downclimb II). Then over rocky terrain in 10 minutes to the start of the 6th Stone Man.
From the 6th Stone Man 20 meters over grassy cushions lead directly to the start of the 7th Stone Man.
Descent: From the 7th Stone Man we continue ascending the exposed ridge (II). Then we follow not the first, but the slightly friendlier following gully west (right) on trail marks down in the scree. Staying in the gully, steep grassy cushions and loose scree alternate. Thus we return to the familiar junction at the start. Further descent is by the already known approach path.
Alternatively, from the exit you can of course also ascend to the Hochleckenhaus (off trail).
Public transport
Unfortunately, arrival by public transport is not possible.Directions
We leave the West Motorway A1 at junction 234 – Seewalchen am Attersee and continue on B152 south along the lake to Steinbach am Attersee. Here we turn left onto the Großalm Pass Road. We follow this to the pass height at Krahbergtaferl.Parking
At the pass height there is a free and shady parking lot for a few cars.Coordinates
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Equipment
complete alpine climbing equipment with: 60 m single rope / 10 quickdraws / set of nuts / Friends 0.75 - 2Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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