Auerspitz (1811)
Technically not a difficult hike but rather long one. The
path from Geitau until soinsee (1458) is a wide Forestweg however in late
winter or beginning of spring this one will no longer be so wide, thanks to
masses of snow.
After Soinsee the path is smaller (in summer time) and
steeper but also not difficult technically and in winter, part will be
icy or very deep snow (depends on the weather). First, you hike up to the
Ruchenkopfhütte and after continue to the right until the Bergwachthütte that
is under the Ruchenköpfe and after ‘till the saddle where one should follow the
sign diagonally to the left until the peak (10 min’ or so).
We were the only “normal hikers” on that peak and all others
were ski-tours or with snowshoes.
Rotwand Haus is the closest hut but the way there in winter
involves very deep snow and therefore it is not part of this route. In summer
time, should not be a problem.
In sunny days the path after Soinsee is completely exposed to
the sun and therefore sunglasses and sun cream are a must! The way from the
saddle to the peak is on a north slope and parts were very icy so spikes can be
very, very helpful there!
A very beautiful peak!
