12 Apostel Grat - starting in Hohenschwangau [scrambling UIAA III-IV, 2-3 rappels,1253 hm, >9h] | 2039m

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The 12 Apostel Grat from the Pilgerschrofen over to the Säuling is a mix of scrambling (UIAA III-IV), ridge walking, 2-3 shorts rappel and scenic delights of the highest class.

This tours starts and ends in (Hohen)Schwangau, Germany and is an alternative route of the typical tour starting in Pflach, Austria. 


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https://www.bergsteigen.com/fileadmin/userdaten/import/topos/12apostelgrat_topo_0.jpg


For detailded information please see: 

https://www.via-ferrata.de/touren/gps/12-apostel-grat-vom-pilgerschrofen-zum-saeuling-von-deutschland-aus

https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettern/12-apostelgrat-saeuling/


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The route passes by the following peaks:

  • Älpele (1296 m)
  • Pilgerschrofen (1759 m)
  • Säuling (2039 m)

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By public transport:
    Train station near start point: Füssen (3.6 Km from start point)
    Bus stop near start point: Hohenschwangau Neuschwanstein Castles (11 m from start point)

The route in the .gpx file start directly from the bus stop Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein Castles. In Summer (and until the end of October) you can take the Berg Bus in Pasing, Munich and it takes you directly to bus Stop Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein Castles.
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Technical Difficulty Very Difficult
Gear Helmet , Ropes
Popularity 2
Highest point 2039m
Total gain 1253m
Total loss 1253m
Duration 06h16m
Distance 13.9Km
Rating 1579

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