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Venediger roundtour

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tour description

On the first day you meet the mountain guide at the Neue Prager Hütte at 2796 metres. The ascent from Matreier Tauernhaus via Innergschlöss can be done alone without any major problems. On the same evening, the tour is discussed and a material check is carried out (please bring your own equipment).

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On the first day you meet the mountain guide at the Neue Prager Hütte at 2796 metres. The ascent from Matreier Tauernhaus via Innergschlöss can be done alone without any major problems. On the same evening, the tour is discussed and a material check is carried out (please bring your own equipment).

The following day, 5 three-thousand metre peaks are waiting to be conquered. The first one is the summit of the Großvenediger 3666 metres. This is followed by the Hohe Aderle 3504 m. The route continues to the highest mountain in East Tyrol, the Rainerhorn 3560 m. Over a slightly exposed ridge you descend to the glacier leading to the Schwarze Wand 3511m. Over faint climbing tracks in the calcareous mica schist, you continue to the last summit of the Krone, the Hohe Zaun 3457 m. The route then continues via the Äußere Mullwitzkees to the Defreggerhaus at 2963 m, where the second night is spent. As an alternative to the Venedigerkrone, it would also be possible to cross the Venediger from the Neue Prager Hütte to the Defreggerhaus.

The round tour continues on day 3: we climb the 3329 metre high Kristallwand. From there we descend via the Frosnitzkees back to the Badener Hütte at 2608 m, where the guided tour with mountain guide ends.
You can decide for yourself whether you want to spend the night at the Badener Hütte again or descend directly into the valley. You have 2 options for the descent: Descent via the Frosnitztal valley to Gruben near Matrei in East Tyrol (shortest route) and return to the starting point at the Matreier Tauernhaus with the National Park hiking bus.
The sportier/more challenging option would be: via Löbbentörl back to Innergschlöss and on to Matreier Tauernhaus - the starting point of the tour.

conditions

Sure-footedness, safe crampon walking, very good physical condition

dates

    In the high season from July to September, please book your tour early!

    prices

    • 1 person€ 1240 p.P.
    • 2 persons€ 715 p.P.
    • 3 persons€ 535 p.P.
    • 4 persons€ 450 p.P.
    • 5 persons€ 395 p.P.
    • 6 persons€ 360 p.P.

    services included

    Organised by our mountain guide office and guided by a state-certified mountain and ski guide.

    additional info

    The crevasse-rich glacier should not be underestimated. Time and again you see people travelling unroped on the glacier. For mountain guides, such behaviour is incomprehensible and also very inconsiderate towards other mountaineers who are doing everything right.

    Therefore, trust in our expertise and enjoy the guidance provided by professionals.

    equipment

    Rental equipment (harness, crampons & helmet) will be provided if required.
    However, the equipment must be collected from the mountain guide office in Kals before the start of the tour and returned there at the end of the tour.

    ACHTUNG

    Wir behalten uns vor die Einschätzung des Wetters sowie der Teilnehmer durch unsere geschulten Bergführer durchzuführen.

    Difficulty Scale

    1/5

    Fitness (for all activities)
    little fitness = you can hike an elevation gain of 400m up and down, or a total time of 3-4 hours depending on the activity

    Technical skills Ski Touring:
    easy (up to 30 degrees)=very easy or easy ski tour with a steepness less than 30 degrees. No previous knowledge required. You can parallel ski on groomers. No kick turns required.

    Technical skills Ice Climbing:
    easy (40-60 degrees)=fairly flat waterfall with small steps, mostly top rope belayed

    Technical skills Alpine Climbing:
    easy=easy snow slopes, glaciated terrain with some crevasses, pretty much everyone can do this, no previous experience required.

    Technical skills Rock Climbing:
    easy=easy terrain like scree slopes or blocky ridges with good stances where you need your hands for support. Good for beginners or children.

    Technical skills hiking:
    T1 hiking=always on a good hiking trail, no fall hazard. No requirements, also possible with running shoes, everyone can do this.

    Technical skills Via Ferrata:
    K1 very easy=very easy Via Ferrata which is possible for beginners and children.

    Technical skills Snow Shoe hikes:
    easy with less than 25 degrees=fairly flat, no avalanche hazard. Everyone can do this.

    2/5

    Fitness (for all activities)
    basic fitness = you can hike an elevation gain of 400m to 800m up and down, or a total time of 5 hours depending on the activity

    Technical skills Ski Touring:
    easy (approx. 30 degrees)=easy ski tour with a steepness around 30 degrees. You can parallel ski on all groomers and can turn off piste. Some kick turns required or other means to make a change of direction in 30 degree terrain.

    Technical skills Ice Climbing:
    moderate (70-80degrees)=short but steep waterfall steps to almost vertical. You should be able to put your own screws in and build a basic anchor. Basic ice climbing skills required.

    Technical skills Alpine Climbing:
    moderate=predominantly low apple snow slopes with shorter steep sections, glaciated terrain with crevasses, sure footing required.

    Technical skills Rock Climbing:
    moderate=climbing routes with sections up to grade 2-3 (UIAA scale), scrambling terrain or steeper scree slopes should be handled with ease. For talented beginners or people with some previous climbing experience.

    Technical skills hiking:
    T2 mountain hiking=easy hike on a good hiking trail, with shorter steep sections, barely any fall hazard. Possible with running shoes, but proper hiking shoes recommended. some sure footing is helpful. Since those trails are located above treeline, one can run into snowfields early season or washed out sections after lightning storms.

    Technical skills Via Ferrata:
    K2 easy=Easy Via Ferrata which is possible for beginners and children, but some sure footing and no fear of heights required.

    Technical skills Snow Shoe hikes:
    easy with less than 25 degrees=fairly flat, some avalanche hazard possible. Everyone can do this.

     

    3/5

    Fitness (for all activities)
    Good fitness = you can hike an elevation gain of 800m to 1200m up and down, or a total time of 7-8 hours depending on the activity

    Technical skills Ski Touring:
    moderate (up to 35 degrees)=Moderate ski tour with a steepness up to 35 degrees. Most classic ski tours fall in this category. You can parallel ski in most snow conditions off piste. Kick turns required, experience with ski crampons, and some basic crampon techniques for glaciated sections.

    Technical skills Ice Climbing:
    moderately difficult (80-90degrees)=short but steep waterfall steps to vertical ice and traverses. You should be able to put your own screws in, build a basic anchor and belay your partner. Good ice climbing skills required.

    Technical skills Alpine Climbing:
    moderately difficult=steeper snow and ice slopes with the occasional belay, partially heavily crevassed glaciated terrain, small Bergschrunds, mountain experience, basic rope handling and sure footing required.

    Technical skills Rock Climbing:
    moderately difficult=exposed climbing routes with sections up to grade 3-4 (UIAA scale) over several pitches, scrambling terrain or steeper scree slopes should be handled with ease. Previous rock climbing experience is essential.

    Technical skills hiking:
    T3 demanding mountain hiking=at times no hiking trail and/or exposed sections, could require holding on to fixed ropes or chains, and/or the use of your hands for balance and support,  proper hiking shoes a must. Sure footing and some basic mountain experience come in handy. Since those trails are located above treeline, one can run into snowfields early season or washed out sections after lightning storms.

    Technical skills Via Ferrata:
    K3 moderately difficult=More exposed and steeper Via Ferrata, sure footing and no fear of heights required.

    Technical skills Snow Shoe hikes:
    demanding with up to 30degrees=generally moderately steep with short steeper sections, some movement skills and balance helps. Some sections lead through avalanche terrain and need to be managed accordingly.

     

    4/5

    Fitness (for all activities)
    Very good fitness = you can hike an elevation gain of 1200m to 1500m up and down, or a total time of 10 hours depending on the activity

    Technical skills Ski Touring:
    demanding (up to 40degrees)=ski tour with a steepness up to 40degrees. A step up from regular ski tours. You are a good, solid skier in most snow conditions off piste. Solid kick turns required, experience with ski crampons, solid crampon technique for glaciated sections, basic rope handling may be required.

    Technical skills Ice Climbing:
    difficult (90degrees)=consistently steep waterfall ice or long alpine couloirs, at times basic mixed climbing skills are needed.  You might encounter sections of bad ice quality. You should be able to put your own screws in, build a basic anchor and belay your partner. Very good ice climbing skills required.

    Technical skills Alpine Climbing:
    difficult=steep ice slopes with the occasional belay, exposed ridge and face climbing to grade 4 (UIAA scale), partially heavily crevassed and complicated glaciated terrain, Bergschrunds, in depth mountain experience, general rope handling and sure footing required.

    Technical skills Rock Climbing:
    difficult=exposed climbing routes with multiple sections up to grade 5 (UIAA scale) over many pitches, scrambling terrain or steeper scree slopes should be handled with ease. Previous rock climbing experience of many grade 4 routes is essential.

    Technical skills hiking:
    T4 difficult mountain hiking=at times no hiking trail and/or exposed sections, steep scree and grass slopes may be crossed. Could require holding on to fixed ropes or chains, and/or the use of your hands for balance and support,  proper hiking shoes a must. Some sections may lead over glaciated terrain and bare ice. Sure footing and some basic mountain experience an asset.

    Technical skills Via Ferrata:
    K4 difficult=Exposed and steep Via Ferrata, sure footing and no fear of heights required. Short, exposed sections without the aid of a steel cable.

    Technical skills Snow Shoe hikes:
    difficult with over 30degrees=generally moderately angled terrain with longer, steeper sections, maybe involving short rock sections and glaciers. Good movement skills and balance an asset. Some sections lead through avalanche terrain and need to be managed accordingly.

    5/5

    Fitness (for all activities)
    Extremely good fitness = you can hike an elevation gain of over 1600m up and down, or a total time over 10 hours depending on the activity

    Technical skills Ski Touring:
    difficult (above 40degrees)=ski tour with a steepness above 40degrees. You are a very good, solid skier in all snow conditions off piste. Sections of the tour may lead through a “no fall zone” up and/or down. Solid kick turns required, experience with ski crampons, solid crampon and ice axe technique for glaciated sections and frozen faces, basic rope handling is required.

    Technical skills Ice Climbing:
    very difficult (90degrees+)=consistently steep waterfall ice with potential rock steps, or long, time-consuming alpine couloirs or faces, mixed climbing skills are an asset.  The ice quality might be poor at times. You are able to put your own screws in, build a basic anchor and belay your partner. Very good ice climbing and alpine climbing skills required.

    Technical skills Alpine Climbing:
    very difficult=steep ice and mixed slopes with continuous belayed climbing, time consuming, exposed ridge and face climbing to grade 4 (UIAA scale) and short sections may be above that grade. Partially heavily crevassed and complicated glaciated terrain, Bergschrunds, in depth mountain experience, good rope handling and a large degree of independent responsibility required.

    Technical skills Rock Climbing:
    very difficult=exposed climbing routes with multiple sections up to grade 6 (UIAA scale) over many pitches, or short sections above that grade. In depth rock climbing experience of many grade 5 routes is essential.

    Technical skills hiking:
    T5 very difficult mountain hiking=predominantly no hiking trail and exposed sections, steep scree and grass slopes will be crossed. Will require holding on to fixed ropes or chains, and/or shorter rock climbing sections. Proper hiking shoes a must. Some sections may lead over glaciated terrain and bare ice. Sure footing and good mountain experience an asset.

    Technical skills Via Ferrata:
    K5 very difficult=Exposed and steep, partially overhanging Via Ferrata, sure footing and no fear of heights required. Short, exposed sections without the aid of a steel cable should be handled with ease.

    Technical skills Snow Shoe hikes:
    very difficult with over 35degrees=challenging terrain with longer, steeper sections, maybe involving short rock sections and glaciers. Good movement skills and balance a must. Several sections lead through avalanche terrain and need to be managed accordingly.

     

     

     

     

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