Distance
1.5 km to summit
24.5 km total
Elevation
1,623 m start
2,451 m max
Vertical
962 m gain
Time
26 min to summit
7 hr 17 min total
It is uncommon that the Hochwannig traverse is already possible at this time of year. There were still three snowpatches to cross, with some challenge to keep on track, but it was not significantly harder than in summer conditions. A beautiful, but challenging hike.
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Obstacles
routefinding, blowdowns, rockfall/loose rock, snow on route, crevasse danger
Key gear
crampons, trekking poles, mountaineering boots, GPS device
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