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Überlachersteig-Trogkofel 2.230m

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  • Rudnig Alm
    Rudnig Alm
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Surprisingly easy but interesting climb through the east face of the Trogkofel. NOT INSURED!
moderate
Distance 2.8 km
3:00 h
751 m
91 m
2,283 m
1,547 m
Difficult passages are insured with chains, 3 ladders in total, partly exposed, no continuous rope insurance possible! Easy via ferrata, mostly A to B, one point is B/C. Sure-footedness and a head for heights required.
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Author
Sabine Zschock, Alpstein Österreich
Update: March 29, 2022
Difficulty
B moderate
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
2,283 m
Lowest point
1,547 m
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Access
1:00 h
Climbing length
280 m, 1:00 h
Descent
1:30 h

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Safety information

Difficulty level B, absolute freedom from giddiness required rewarding summit plateau, insured with chains and ladders. Some passages rockfall endangered and very slippery when wet.

 

Plan every route exactlyProper mountaineering equipmentAnnounce the route and destination of the mountain tour to someoneAdapt the pace to your conditionDo not leave marked pathsStepping on stones is to be avoided at all costs, pass areas at risk of stone impact quicklyTurn back - in case of weather change or fog or if the path becomes too difficultIn the event of an accident, keep calm, help by shouting, light signals 6 x per minute, regular signs, waving large items of clothing or using a mobile phone (Tel. Mountain Rescue: 144)Keeping the mountain world clean is the duty of every mountain hikerDo not feed wild and grazing animalsApproach grazing animals only from the frontVia ferrata should never be used with a dog

Start

Rundig Alm (1,621 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.571170, 13.238100
DMS
46°34'16.2"N 13°14'17.2"E
UTM
33T 364983 5159019
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Destination

Trogkofel

Turn-by-turn directions

TROGKOFEL 2,230 m - Overlap climbing

Point of origin:

Rudnig Alm - via Spießhütte along the Trogtal -

North side of the Trogkofel Shortly before the Rudnigalm, the path leads right towards the Spießhütte (starting altitude 1,621m). Here the Trogtal begins directly below the Trogkofel north face. Here there is a turn-off "Großer Sattel" to the right, but we keep left and walk towards Karnischen Höhenweg 403. From here the path leads steeper uphill, and leads directly from the left side to the north face. After the first short ladder, the path climbs up in the scree to a ramp secured with chains, which leads to the second steep ladder. At the end of the second steep ladder, a narrow cut is made with the help of stepping pins and iron chains (be careful when descending.) This is followed by a short, somewhat exposed traverse, and shortly afterwards a chimney-like crack with chain insurance. The further way to the summit consists mainly of walking terrain with three chain-insured rock steps (beautiful rock landscape). From the exit on the Trogkofel plateau it is only a few minutes to the right to the summit cross. Difficulty level B, absolute freedom from giddiness required rewarding summit plateau, insured with chains and ladders. Some passages rockfall endangered and very slippery when wet. Ascent: about 3 hours

Descent: same route back, or via the via ferrata "Ferrata Crete Rosse".

Public transport

Arrival to Tröpolach by public transport possible!

www.nassfeld.at/mobilitaet

By road

Drive from Tröpolach towards Rattendorf and follow the sign Schlanitzen at the western end of Tröpolach. From there a gravel road leads to the Rudnigalm with parking facilities.

Parking

at the Rudnigalm

Coordinates

DD
46.571170, 13.238100
DMS
46°34'16.2"N 13°14'17.2"E
UTM
33T 364983 5159019
w3w 
///gums.bogs.gnats
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

  • HELM!!
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Via ferrata set
  • Climbing harness
  • Backpack with emergency equipment
  • Drinks and possibly something to eat

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Hermann Kittel
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Difficulty
B moderate
Distance
2.8 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
751 m
Descent
91 m
Highest point
2,283 m
Lowest point
1,547 m
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