Ice climbers are can’t wait for the cold season to start, when Tyrol’s waterfalls freeze and snow and ice rule in Pitztal. The valley’s 45 waterfalls usually freeze from December onwards and offer ice climbers ideal conditions to practise their sport until the end of March.
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Ice climbing in Pitztal
Ice climbing in Pitztal
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Ice climbing for newcomers & advanced climbers in Pitztal
Newcomers...
For newcomers to this adventurous hobby the Eis Total Festival in January, which is led by professional mountain guides is ideal. The varied ice climbing in the Taschachklamm [Klamm = gorge] with different levels of difficulty is especially suited. Ice climbing beginners will also find the Kitzgartenklamm with its 15 different ice climbing routes perfect during the cold winter season.
Advanced climbers...
Advanced climbers will find an exceptional variety of ice climbing routes in Pitztal in Tyrol. Some of the most spectacular routes boast up to 190 metres icefall and can, in parts, be easily accessed with a short ascent from the valley. Athletes can find the highest ice climbing routes of Tyrol at Pitztal Glacier’s impressive ice world: six icefalls offer a breath-taking ice climbing experience in the eternal ice and snow. Ice climbing is possible all year around in some places here.
Current conditions at the icefalls...
Pitztal’s mountain guides will happily provide information about the weather and avalanche conditions at the icefalls. You can find more information here: Ice News (in German) or send an e-mail to harald@tauernwind.at
Professional courses...
They also offer professional courses regarding ice-climbing technique. Equipment such as ice axes and crampons can be hired from our outdoor specialists at the same time.
Tuesday: Trial ice climbing in the Taschach Gorge
After adjusting the crampons, we are already in the middle of a spectacular steps we are already in the middle of a spectacular ice world. Playfully you learn With the right equipment you will learn how to move on steep ice.
Info: Duration approx. 3 h (9:00 am - 12:00). Meeting point 9 am at the valley station of the glacier express
Price: € 80,00 per Person (from 4-6 participants)
Contact: Bergführervereinigung Pitztal
Saturday: Ice climbing with tobogganing fun
After a relaxed tobogganing session, we reach a wonderful icefall in the Jerzner Zirbenwald. There, you have the chance to get around on the steep ice with the right equipment. This activity is very family-friendly.
Info: all day. Meeting point 9 am at the valley station Hochzeiger
Price: € 140,00 per Person
Contact: Bergführervereinigung Pitztal
Ice climbing Pitztaler Gletscher
All ice climbing routes, access and signposting regarding the icefalls are included in the sports climbing guide Sportklettern – Klettersteige – Eisklettern published by AMBerg Verlag. You can order the sports climbing guide directely in our webshop. Furthermore you can find the Ice climbing topographies of Pitztal here (in German). Those who still haven’t had enough of ice climbing can burn off more energy at an indoor climbing centre, the Kletterstadl in Stillebach.
Stillebach / Luibisfall
Ausgangspunkt
Endpunkt
Moderate difficult, long and well-sloped icefall. After each level, it is possible to exit the icefall. Often used for courses.
Risk of avalanches: hardly
Risk of avalanches: hardly
Weixmannstall / Monsterline
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Extremely difficult, very steep icefall. This icefall is one of the most challenging in Tyrol. In the middle-part, it goes through a 200 meter high, flat gully up until the upper.
Risk of avalanches: yes
Risk of avalanches: yes
Weixmannstall / Seirlöcherkogelfall
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Very beautiful and long icefall. Divided by walking terrain. The first rope length WI 5 could be bypassed via a long leftward curve. In the upper part, there is a possibility to climb an easy or difficult line.
Risk of avalanches: yes
Risk of avalanches: yes
Trenkwald / Mattl
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Endpunkt
Westward facing Icefall with interesting and steep pitches at the exit
Risk of avalanches: yes
Risk of avalanches: yes
Trenkwald / Murlehnfall
Ausgangspunkt
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Interesting westward facing Icefall with easily reachable starting point.
Risk of avalanches: yes
Risk of avalanches: yes
Plangeroß / Bachtrattle
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Very beautiful and long icefall faced to the west
Risk of avalanches: yes
Risk of avalanches: yes
Plangeroß / Hexenbesen (also Shark)
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Extremely difficult, narrow icefall with mixed-climbing. First climbed by Eder Stefan and Hans Streng. Rock climbing gear (Camalot up to size 3, pitons and slings) is absolutely essential.
Risk of avalanches: yes
Risk of avalanches: yes
Plangeroß / Reiselehn
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Airy climbing after ascent with backcountry skis. Ice gully with steep middle part.
Risk of avalanches: yes
Risk of avalanches: yes
Mittelberg / Rote Mure
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Ideal icefall which is also combinable with the Schneelehnfall.
Risk of avalanches: hardly
Risk of avalanches: hardly
Mittelberg / Notwegfall
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3 beautiful and high-Alpine Icefalls, great for a day trip.
Risk of avalanches: yes
Risk of avalanches: yes
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