Zugspitze stopper puller
The least known climb to the top of the Zugspitze
Der Anstieg vom Eibsee über die Wiener Neustädter Hütte ist der am wenigsten häufig begangene der klassischen Zugspitzwege. Er ist anspruchsvoller als der Weg durchs Reintal und weniger spektakulär als die Höllentalroute. Er ist aber trotzdem nicht zu unterschätzen und bildet sozusagen „die goldene Mitte“ der drei klassischen Zugspitzanstiege. Gemächlich ansteigend nimmt man am tiefblauen Eibsee die ersten der 1.900 Hm unter die Sohlen. Über eine steile Rampe und zahlreiche Geröllbänder schlängelt sich der teilweise mit Drahtseilen gesicherte Steig durch die Steilflanke bis zur Wiener Neustädter Hütte. Sie liegt versteckt im weitläufigen Österreichischen Schneekar auf 2.213 m. Von hier sind es nur noch gut zwei Stunden, die es aber in sich haben. Auf die Schlüsselstelle, den steilen kaminartigen „Stopselzieher“ gleich zu Beginn folgen noch viele weitere, teilweise gesicherte Kletterpassagen, bis man auf ca. 2.830 Metern Höhe den Gipfelgrat und die vom Zugspitzplatt kommende „Normalroute“ erreicht.
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 Trittsicherheit und Kondition für bis zu 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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