09^Aug Sat
09:00

Dear all, please read the description carefully :) 

Participant Prerequisites
This is not the cable car route to the Zugspitze – this is a demanding 2-day high-alpine tour through the Höllental via ferrata (Klettersteig), involving glacier, steep climbs, and a significant amount of elevation gain. This is a serious tour, and your participation will be based on your fitness and alpine experience—not on first-come, first-served. Please be mindful that this is NOT A BEGINNER hike and you should have decent experience in alpine air. You are fully responsible for yourself and I won't be able to guarantee that you will get any support in your descent down in case you need to interrupt the tour. 

.**Legal Disclaimer**

Please read the following carefully before participating in the hike:

1. **Not a Guided Tour**: This hike is not a guided tour. I am only facilitating the organization of transportation to the starting point for like-minded, qualified, properly equipped, and reliable individuals.

2. **Self-Navigation**: Each participant is responsible for navigating themselves on the suggested route. You must have the necessary skills, experience, and equipment to independently complete the hike.

3. **Acknowledgement of Risk**: By joining this hike, you acknowledge that hiking can be dangerous. You understand and accept the inherent risks involved.

4. **Personal Responsibility**: You are fully responsible for your own safety and well-being during the hike. This includes being prepared for all weather conditions, having adequate supplies, and ensuring your physical readiness for the hike.

5. **Insurance**: You confirm that you have sufficient insurance coverage, such as membership with the German Alpine Club (DAV), Mountain Rescue Service (Bergrettung), or a similar organization. This insurance should cover any potential accidents or emergencies that may occur during the hike.

By participating in this hike, you agree to release the organizer from any liability for injuries, accidents, or other incidents that may occur. You participate at your own risk and responsibility.

If you decide to leave the group (go in front by yourself, or stopping for no reason), then we won’t search for you and you officially left the group, it is also the same if you don't bring required gears.

Minimum Requirements:
✅ Very High Fitness – Whilst the 2-day tour targets to allow a conscious and no-rush race, you must still be able to maintain a certain pace of 350–500 hm/h over sustained periods. IF YOU ARE SIGNIFICANTLY SLOWLIER OR FASTER THAN THIS PLEASE REFRAIN FROM JOINING. WE HIKE AS A GROUP! The summit is physically intense and the hike is supposed to be fun for everybody - we don't want people to rush overly quickly but also won't be waiting for 300 selfies per hour.
✅ Alpine Experience – You are comfortable moving in exposed terrain, including narrow ridges, steep climbs, and high-altitude paths.
✅ Via Ferrata Skills – You have previous experience on C-grade (intermediate) via ferrata routes and know how to use a via ferrata set safely.
✅ Glacier Travel – Basic understanding of glacier movement and safety is required, though the glacier section is relatively short.
✅ Mental Toughness – The summit day includes over 2200m of vertical gain, exposed scrambling, and glacier sections. Weather conditions can change quickly. You must be prepared for a long day at altitude.

✅ Gear - you posess the minimum gear required (alongside gear needed for the hut) or are able to borrow it ahead of time:

🧷 Via Ferrata Set – Certified shock-absorbing lanyard set (no homemade setups)

⛑️ Climbing Helmet – For rockfall and protection in exposed section

🧤 Via Ferrata Gloves – Optional but highly recommended for grip and hand protection

🧗 Climbing Harness – Comfortable, alpine-style harness

🧊 Crampons (Steigeisen) – Lightweight aluminum or steel, compatible with your boots

🥾 Mountaineering Boots – Stiff-soled, crampon-compatible (at least B1, preferably B2)