06^Sep Sat
15:30

I would like to climb Hochwanner (2744 m), which is the second-highest peak in Germany 😁, but with a twist! I would like to climb it in the night under the "almost full-moon (Corn moon)" night sky. 

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Important:

• The event is rated SAC T5 (URL: SAC difficulty levels) and involves UIAA I (URL: UIAA climbing grades) scrambling. You should be very comfortable with this difficulty level, as we are attempting this at night. Beginners will be removed!
• You should be able to climb/scramble in the night without feeling sleepy, as sleeping on a T5, UIAA I hike can be your last sleep 🫣
• I expect it to be very cold, so please be prepared!
• If we haven't previously done a T5 or T6 together, please contact me before joining. Otherwise, I reserve the right to remove you.
• I reserve the right to cancel the event in case the weather is very bad or no one else joins the event (as I am too scared to do this alone 😬)
• I am also open to any suggestions from the participants/ experts to make the hike more comfortable 😁
• A link to the WhatsApp group will be posted in the comments section on Friday evening (05.09.2025)

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Disclaimer:

I am not a mountain guide. I expect all participants to behave and act responsibly, maintain their own safety, and respect the safety of others. Everyone is responsible for themselves.

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Plan:

• We take the 15:30 connection from Munich Hbf on Saturday and reach the starting point at around 19:00
• We then eat our dinner (we carry our dinner), socialize, and start climbing at around 21:00
• As per my estimate, we should reach the peak somewhere around 03:00 am on Sunday, where we will spend some time at the peak waiting for the sunrise if it is not too cold. If it is too cold, we will climb down and wait for the sunrise near the Steinernes Hüttl, which should be relatively warm. If it is super duper mega cold, then we just climb down and see the sunrise at the bus stop! 😮‍💨
• We can catch the connection back to Munich around 09:00 on Sunday

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Things to bring:

1. A good mood and a smiling face 😁 (Non-negotiable!)
2. Fully-charged headlamp (Must have)
3. Layered clothes and gloves (Must have! It WILL be cold and windy! 🥶)
4. Coffee (highly recommended)
5. Deutschland ticket (please buy a ticket if you don't have one)
6. Passport (as we cross the German-Austrian border) 
7. Cash for the bus in Austria (I will check the cost and let you know before the start of the hike)
8. DAV insurance (highly recommended)
9. Helmet, gloves, and approach shoes (highly recommended for scrambling)
10. Enough water (>=3 lt)
11. Food and snacks for the whole event (Must have, no hut stops as they won't be open)

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What to expect (Not sponsored):

• YouTube
  

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Itinerary:

• DB Outbound
• DB Inbound (Tentative)

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Hochwanner Weather:

• Bergfex
• Meteoblue
  

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Let's goooo!!! 😋💪