Zugspitze stopper puller
The least known climb to the top of the Zugspitze
The ascent from the Eibsee via the Wiener Neustädter Hütte is the "insider tip" of the classic Zugspitze trails. It is more challenging than the route through the Reintal valley and less spectacular than the Höllental route. Nevertheless, it should not be underestimated and forms the "golden mean", so to speak, of the three classic Zugspitze climbs. The first 1,900 m of ascent are tackled at a leisurely pace from the deep blue Eibsee lake. Over a steep ramp and numerous scree bands, the trail winds its way through the steep flank, partly secured with wire ropes, to the Wiener Neustädter Hütte. It lies hidden in the extensive Austrian Schneekar at 2,213 m. From here it's only a good two hours, but it's a tough one. The key section, the steep chimney-like "Stopselzieher" right at the beginning, is followed by many more, partly secured climbing passages until you reach the summit ridge and the "normal route" coming from the Zugspitzplatt at an altitude of around 2,830 meters.
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Program and schedule
- Mountain guide:in with the appropriate qualifications
- Necessary alpine equipment (Edelrid rope combination, via ferrata set, and helmet on loan)
Additional costs
- Descent with the Zugspitzbahn
- Snacks, drinks
- Arrival, possibly parking fee
Meeting point at the parking lot of the Eibsee cable car, issue of rental equipment. Joint ascent via the Wiener Neustädter Hütte to the Zugspitze. Afterwards descent with the Zugspitzbahn.
Note on program changes:
All courses and guided tours are conscientiously organized and carried out in accordance with the safety standards of the Vivalpin Mountain and Ski School with qualified specialists (e.g. mountain and ski guides, mountain hiking guides, etc.). The provisional tour program may be adjusted for safety-related reasons, such as bad weather, dangerous conditions, unforeseen natural events or inadequate conditions of the participants. The final program will be decided by the guide on site.
You can expect a challenging mountain tour with 2000 Hm in the ascent. The descent takes place with the Zugspitzbahn. Prerequisite for the ascent are Sure-footedness and fitness for up to 6 - 8 h ascent (pure walking time) with approx. 5 kg luggage. The route offers from easy hiking trail to moderately difficult via ferrata passages (C) and easy climbing a lot of variety. In the company of a mountain guide, the route is manageable for sure-footed and giddy climbers with the appropriate condition.
"I particularly like the Stopselzieher because the climb is full of surprises and ultimately leads to the summit more easily than expected.
Furthermore, there is usually much less "traffic" here than on the main routes.
The via ferrata passages are technically not too difficult, but you already have a good 1,400 meters of altitude in your legs.
I usually take my guests on a short rope, which saves them energy and we then reach the summit ridge at 2,800m quickly and without any problems."
Christof Schellhammer
State certified mountain and ski guide
Mountain School Director
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