This scenic, moderate ski route requires appropriate experience and skiing skills for the descent.
From Gründegg you have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountain world. The panorama stretches over Großglockner, Sonnblick, Schareck, Ankogel group with Ankogel/Keeskogel/Tischlerkarspitz/Preimlspitz, Weißeck, Mosermandl, Faulkogel, Dachstein, Bischofsmütze, Tennengebirge, Hagengebirge, Hochkönig massif, Steinernes Meer and far in the back just visible the Wilder Kaiser.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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ASCENT: approx. 2.5 hours
From the Grundlehen parking lot (avalanche transceiver checkpoint), follow the hiking trail past the Ellmau-Heimalm to the Ellmaualm, 1,794 m. From there, ascend moderately steeply over open slopes to the mountain ridge. Turning right on this ridge and heading east, first a bit flatter, then over a short steep section to the summit cross of Gründegg, 2,168 m.
DESCENT: approx. 1 hour
Along the ascent track to Ellmaual or, if snow conditions are safe, directly in the fall line from the summit to Ellmau-Heimalm. The last section is best skied along the ascent track following the hiking trail.
bus stop Grossarl Grundlehen
Trögseen
Gründegg, 2.168 m
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Public bus Ellmautal No. 541 to Klausbauer
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Directions
The starting point for this route is the Grundlehen parking lot (avalanche transceiver checkpoint), 1,333 m. It can be reached from St. Johann im Pongau via the Großarler Landesstraße (L109) as follows: At the Großarl-Mitte roundabout, take the 3rd exit to Ellmau valley, continue to the market square, turn left there, and drive about 5.5 km into the Ellmau valley.
Parking
Grundlehen parking lot
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Equipment
Ski touring equipment, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, mobile phone, first aid kit, and bivy sack. An airbag system increases chances of survival.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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