Dirndl-Überschreitung
Climb
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Tour description
The traverse of the Hoher and Niederer Dirndl is a relatively easy and popular climb on the south side of the Dachstein. The route runs mostly along the ridge, with beautiful exposed passages. The surrounding landscape, with views of the rugged Hoher Dachstein and down to the green Ramsauer Plateau, is diverse. Our mountain guides are the perfect contact for your Dirndl traverse.
The tour
Number of rope lengths: 13
Tour characteristics
Multi-rope length difficulty levels: 3+ with variants 4+ and 5+
Cataloguer: Hohes Dirndl Westgrat: Eduard Pichl und Eduard Gams, 15.08.1898, Übergang zum Niederen Dirndl: Robert Damberger und O. Pietschmann im Juli 1900
Distance: 450 m
Climbing time:
1 h 30 min
Information
Elevation at the starting point: 2740 m
Hiking time to the starting point:
45 min
Elevation at the entrance: 2687 m
Wall height: 150 m
Elevation at the exit: 2832 m
Walking time (descent):
20 min
highest point: 2832 m
Map, elevation profile & further information
Ascent with the Dachsteingletscherbahn and from the Hunerkogel approach via the Hallstätter Gletscher to the Seethalerhütte. Next to the hut, the route leads to the ridge; the entrance is located in a hollow below a pointed tower.
Via the Hallstätter Gletscher to the Hunerkogel.
6-8 quickdraws, 60-meter single rope, possibly a basic set of nuts and a helmet. Depending on the glacier conditions, glacier equipment may be necessary.
