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Kuhscheibe - Längenfeld/Gries
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GRIES -> Sulztalalm -> Amberger Hut -> Roßkar -> KUHSCHEIBE
From the parking lot at the end of Gries, follow the path into the Sulztal. For the ascent to the Amberger Hut, about 2 hours of walking time must be planned. The first 500 meters of elevation are overcome here. From the hut, the way continues further into the valley (Sulze). The path then leads west over a steep step into the Roßkar, divided by a ridge. Here you can choose whether to use the left or right hollow for the ascent. You have now already reached an altitude of 2700m. It continues again over two steep steps southwards to the Roßkarferner and over a small glacier remnant before it arrives in a wide right curve to the southern summit approach of the Kuhscheibe. The last meters to the summit are managed with the skis on the back.
Author’s recommendation
The ascent requires considerable strength and time, so we recommend an overnight stay at the Amberger Hut.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety notice
Please note the current snow and avalanche situation report for the coming days: https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest
Avalanche danger scale
1 (LOW) An avalanche release is only possible under heavy additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. No spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are expected. Generally safe conditions.
2 (MODERATE) An avalanche release is probable under heavy additional load especially on specified steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snowpack is generally well consolidated, except on some steep slopes. Careful route selection on the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures.
3 (CONSIDERABLE) An avalanche release is already likely at slight additional load especially on the specified steep slopes. Occasionally, some medium-sized, occasionally also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snowpack is only moderately to weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid indicated steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.
4 (HIGH) An avalanche release is already possible at slight additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium, multiple large avalanches occur. The snowpack is only weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. When choosing routes, limit to moderately steep terrain and observe the avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.
5 (VERY HIGH) Numerous large avalanches, also on moderately steep terrain, are expected spontaneously. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snowpack is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.
See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at
Tips and suggestions
Ski touring rules
- Observe the applicable regulations for all activities in nature and when choosing routes (e.g. wildlife protection areas, hunting closures, reforestation areas, information signs, etc.)
- Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding stations as well as loud noises
- Cross forest areas in winter only on approved paths and routes if possible, as animals react very panicky to unlocatable noise.
- Recognize the habitats of wild animals, avoid them if possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs carried along must be kept on a leash at all times; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs roam free in forests during the winter emergency period.
- Proper time planning: Start early enough and return before nightfall. In spring, you should be back at the hut by midday (avalanche danger)
- Never drive through reforestation and young growth areas.
Ötztal Tourism assumes no liability for the mentioned routes and recommends taking a mountain guide along.
Before setting out on a route, you should inform someone in the valley of your destination and expected return time. Carrying an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.
Public transport
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public bus services or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
Current bus schedules are available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving into the ÖTZTAL
Arriving by car leads travelers over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned using the route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
Parking options:
End of town Gries (paid)
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Map material:
AV - map Stubai Alps - Hochstubai 1:25 000
Equipment
Recommended ski tour equipment
The "normal ski touring equipment" consists of touring skis with touring bindings, telescopic poles, climbing skins, crampons, digital avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, first aid kit, and a mobile phone. A "complete glacier equipment" consists of seat harnesses, two prusik loops or ascenders of different lengths, two HMS carabiners, an ice axe, crampons, and a rope. A backpack with appropriate contents should be carried, including spare clothing, sun protection, cold protection, food, and enough to drink! For hut overnight stays, do not forget to bring hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!
DIFFICULTY RATING
Easy: Easy, short to moderately long routes with ascents not exceeding 25° or only briefly.
Intermediate: Moderate, moderately long to long routes with ascents not exceeding 35° or only briefly.
Difficult: Difficult, long to very long routes with ascents reaching 40° or more, and climbing sections up to difficulty grade II (UIAA).
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