Kopftörlgrat route

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Kopftörlgrat
Kopftörlgrat
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Kopftörlgrat
Kopftörlgrat
Ellmauer Halt
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What to do in an emergency? Call emergency number

140 - Mountain Rescue (Bergrettung)
112 - European Emergency Number
133 - Police
144 - Ambulance

Many routes have rescue points at the hiking signs, which can be used as a clear location identification in an emergency.

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Description

The Kopftörlgrat ridge is a magnificent, panoramic ridge climb with a difficulty rating of 3. It extends via the east ridge with its six towers to the Ellmauer Halt summit. At 2,344 m, it is the highest peak in the Kaisergebirge mountain range. Along this 1-km route, there is a variety of different passages to master.

Georg Leuchs, a medical student from Munich solo climbed from the “Kopftörl mountain pass" via the rugged, six-tower east ridge to the Ellmauer Halt on 25 June 1900. The route opened by Leuchs is considered one of the most beautiful and enjoyable climbs around. It...

Developed by

G. Leuchs, 1900

Elevation of starting point

2046

Climbing time (guideline)

4,0

Wall height

400,0

Elevation of starting point

1085

Exposure N

Exposure W

Exposure S

Exposure E

Walk time to entry point (guideline)

2,0

Number of rope lengths

12

Elevation of exit point

2344

Refreshments & infrastructure

A picturesque mountain landscape with tall peaks and a forest of coniferous trees. In the foreground stands a rustic building, nestled in nature.

regional cuisine

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 05/23, 08:00 AM

A mountain-style house with a wooden facade and a large balcony. In the background, majestic mountains and a green meadow can be seen.

regional cuisine

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 12/19, 09:00 AM

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