The moderate difficulties (II, Wi 3+/4) and the tiered structure also make it suitable for beginners. Additionally, the icefall is considered largely free of objective hazards.
Special attention is required for crossing the Pfossental stream, which should be iced over in good conditions; otherwise, the most suitable spot to cross must be found.
On the left side of the icefall are two fixed belay stations that facilitate the descent by abseiling.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Gasthof JägerrastSafety information
Access to the Pfosstal is considered dangerous in cases of high avalanche risk. The forest road leading to the icefall is interrupted by several potential avalanche chutes.Additionally, it should be noted that there is no network coverage along the entire route – a completely offline area where reliable communication is not possible.
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Guesthouse Jägerrast - Senales
Alpine cheese dairy Vorderkaser
Gasthof Jägerrast
Alpine cheese dairy Vorderkaser
Directions
Drive on the Vinschgau State Road SS38 to Naturns and then on the State Road LS3 into the Schnalstal. Follow the road for about 9 km to the turnoff into the Pfosstal. Turn there and continue for another 5 km to the end of the road at Gasthof Jägerrast.Parking
Parking available at the Gasthof Jägerrast.Coordinates
Equipment
Typical ice climbing equipment with ice screws, possibly slings for variations, as well as anchor and self-belaying gear. Highly recommended are two half ropes of 60 m each, which make the descent by abseiling significantly easier.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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