This mountain needs no introduction: once called the highest peak in Tyrol, it is still South Tyrol’s highest mountain. Climbing it is always great fun – with the glacier retreating, the normal route is different and fascinating every year.
The giant can be climbed by several routes. The longest ascent leads from the Bergl hut along the Meran route, where you are usually on your own. Particularly beautiful is the ascent via the Hintergrat with descent by the normal route; some climbing experience is needed for a few exposed, steeper sections.
The normal route is also very varied: rock climbing and cramponing alternate, and the hardest sections are secured with chains.
Routes & summits to choose from
- Normalweg
- Hintergrat
- Meraner Weg
Demands & experience
Location
Dolomite summitsCima Grande – normal route2.999 m · Sexten Dolomites
Dolomite summitsCima Ovest – normal route2.973 m · Sexten Dolomites
Dolomite summitsCima Piccola – normal route2.857 m · Sexten Dolomites
Dolomite summitsZwölferkofel – normal route3.094 m · Sexten Dolomites
Classic rock climbsPunta Frida2.792 m · Three Peaks
Classic rock climbsPreuss Tower – Preuss crackThree Peaks
Classic rock climbsNeunerspitze – Messner direttissima2.968 m · Fanes
Classic rock climbsSas dai Tamersc – Samblana & Fluch der KamineSt. Vigil in Enneberg
Classic rock climbsScotoni south-west face – Lacedelli & Fachiri2.874 m · Fanes – Lagazuoi
Classic rock climbsTofana di Rozes – south face3.225 m · Cortina d’Ampezzo
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