T4 - Hochfeiler / Gran Pilastro 3510m [17.2 Km, 1801 m gain]

04Aug Sun
09:00

 SP508, 39049 Val di Vizze BZ, Italy, 46.977217, 11.636327

Organized by:  Thomas T.
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Hochfeiler / Gran Pilastro

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Description

Hochfeiler/Gran Pilastro is the highest peak (3509m) of the Zillertal, on the border between Austria and Italy. With a dominance of about 50km it offers an amazing 360° panorama.

Route: The normal route is surprisingly easy (T4) for a mountain this high as it avoids the glacier and is snow free in late summer. If necessary, a detour to the Hochfeilerhütte (2710m) is possible. The ascent starts from Pfitscher Joch (1710m) which makes it possible to summit Hochfeiler in a day trip, assuming very good fitness.

Schedule: This is a day trip. We'll start in Munich at around 6 o'clock as it is a ca. 2,5-3h long trip (ca 235km) over Kufstein, Innsbruck, Brenner and Sterzing/Vipiteno. We should be back at midnight in the worst case. Estimates incl. buffers:

  • 9:00 arrival parking lot
  • 12:00 Hochfeilerhütte (15min break, refill)
  • 14:15 peak (20min break)
  • 17:45 back at car (direct path w/o hut)
  • 22:00 arrival in Munich (with ca. 1h dinner break in Sterzing/Vipiteno)

Lunch/Dinner: we might stop at Hochfeilerhütte and or a restaurant in Sterzing/Vipiteno.

Transport: We will go by car as the starting point is not accessible by public transport. The driver(s) may require passengers to pay in advance. The shared costs include the Vignette (9,2€) and toll fee (2,6€). Please read the car instructions carefully. If the hike or lift is cancelled or postponed, the drivers must reimburse the payments. Otherwise a passenger, who doesn't participate, must only be reimbursed if the driver can find a replacement.

Technical Difficulty: This hike is NOT suitable for beginners. It involves some scrambling. You have to be absolutely surefooted and no fear of heights. You should have above average pace (>500m gain/hour) and excellent stamina. Keep in mind that this is a high mountain tour above 3000m altitude with thinner air.

Legal disclaimer: This is not a guided tour. I merely organize the trip to the starting point with like-minded, qualified, properly equipped and reliable persons. Every participant must download the suggested path and be able to navigate her/himself. If you join, you are aware that hiking is dangerous, you are fully responsible for yourself and must have sufficient insurance.

Weather forecast: https://kachelmannwetter.com/de/vorhersage/7627799-hochfeiler/kompakt

Good to know

On the day before the hike, please check whether it was postponed (due to weather) and check your emails for further informations. I'll send you an invitation to a WhatsApp group.

Things to bring (mandatory):

  • hiking (!) boots, spikes (Grödeln) are highly recommended for the last meters
  • water (min. 2l, reservoir recommended)
  • snacks
  • appropriate clothing (about 10°C with strong winds at the peak, head protection - the sun is burning)
  • your passport or ID (!) because we are passing the borders
  • charged smartphone, emergency no 112 saved, optionally powerbank
  • sun glasses, sun protection (50, high alpine)
  • optional: gloves (for scrambling), hiking poles

Note: Please unjoin the event well in advance, if you don't want to come. You cannot unjoin the event when it is starting in less than 12 hours.

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