Do not attempt this climb unless the weather has been good for several days beforehand. The end is a Via Ferrata and the whole route is very exposed, not always with ropes, but the route can be completed without equipment.
It is quite busy, however, with most people climbing with a lanyard and helmet.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.78 mi
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Duration according to the author: 8 hrs
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Difficulty: Extremely difficult
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 3,934 ft
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Descent: - 3,924 ft
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Highest point: 7,343 ft
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Lowest point: 3,553 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,553 ft - Parking
- 1 : mi 0.27 - alt. 3,858 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 1.63 - alt. 5,322 ft - Gruttenhütte
- 3 : mi 2.68 - alt. 6,877 ft - Fourche
- 4 : mi 2.89 - alt. 7,303 ft - Ellmauer Halt (2342 m)
- S/E : mi 5.78 - alt. 3,553 ft - Parking
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