12^Jul Sat
07:15

Weekend Tour to the Weißkugel (3,739 m)

Two Days in the High Alps – Glacier Practice & Summit Adventure

🌟 What’s this about?

We’re heading to the Weißkugel, the second-highest peak in the Ötztal Alps — a stunning, glaciated giant straddling the border between Italy and Austria. With its remote setting and panoramic views, it’s a true alpine classic. This two-day trip is perfect if you want to refresh glacier skills, rope techniques, or just enjoy an epic summit weekend with good company.

📍 Logistics & Booking

I’ve already reserved 4 spots at the Weißkugelhütte, our cozy mountain base for Saturday night.
To confirm your place, please transfer a €15 deposit per person .

🗓️ Itinerary at a Glance

Saturday: Travel, Hike In & Skills Practice

• We’ll leave Munich early in the morning and drive together to Melag in the Langtauferer Tal (about 3.5–4 hours).

• From there, we’ll hike up to the Weißkugelhütte (2,544 m) — there are two options:

  • Direct route (2.5–3 hrs): straightforward and faster

  • Glacier educational trail (3–3.5 hrs): a bit longer but more scenic, with great glacier viewpoints

Once we reach the hut, we’ll spend the afternoon practicing glacier travel techniques:

• Moving as a rope team

• Crampon & ice axe handling

• Refreshing crevasse rescue methods
  Then, we’ll relax, enjoy dinner at the hut, and get ready for an early start.

Sunday: Summit Push & Back to Munich

• We’ll start early — headlamps on — and begin our ascent across the Langtauferer Ferner glacier.

• The route takes us up to the Weißkugeljoch (3,368 m), and then onto the east flank of the mountain.

• Summit goal: Weißkugel (3,739 m)! The view is absolutely worth the effort.

• After some well-earned photos and snacks, we’ll descend back to the hut, then hike down to Melag.

• From there, we drive back to Munich — aiming to be home by evening.