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Demanding mountain hike to a historically significant summit; short section I (easy climbing) in the summit area.
The first ascent of the Ankogel in 1762 is considered the cradle of alpinism. Become part of this history and set out on an unforgettable summit route with a state-certified mountain guide. Info & booking center Mallnitz, Tel.: +43 (0) 4824/2700 40 or info@mallnitz.at
Author’s recommendation
Overnight stay at the new Hannoverhaus of the DAV (a few minutes' walk below the mountain station of the Ankogel cable car) - experience unique sunrises and sunsets.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Exposed sections in the summit area - belaying advisable for less experienced climbers!Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
From the mountain station Hochgebirgsbahnen Ankogel, a short descent along the ski slope in a north-eastern direction to the Tauern high route no. 502. We follow this to the Ankogel junction. Here we leave the high route and follow the left path no. 520.
Further northeast to the Lassacher Kees. We cross this crevasse-free (occasionally iced) glacier moderately uphill towards the ridge. Over scree we reach the "Little Ankogel." From the level snowfield at the "Little Ankogel," continue over the relatively steep climb to the Ankogel.
Descent as ascent.
Ankogel
Public transport
Mallnitz is ideally accessible by train; international express trains stop at Mallnitz-Obervellach station every 2 hours.
Arrival by car: via B106 (Mölltal federal road) to Obervellach, then via B105 8 km to Mallnitz.
Hiking bus Mallnitz - information from the Mallnitz Tourism Association, Tel.: 0043(0)4784 290
Directions
Follow the signs from Mallnitz to the Ankogel cable car car park.
Hochgebirgsbahnen Ankogel, ascent with the cable car in 2 sections to the mountain station - free with Carinthia Card! No rest day - closed only in bad weather
Parking
Large car park in the area of the valley station of the Ankogel cable carCoordinates
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Equipment
Rope recommended for less experienced climbers - some bolt hangers in the summit expansion area!Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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