Ehrwald to Drachenkopf via Seeben-, Drachensee and Hoher Gang | 2225m
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Drachenkopf (2302 m) is a high mountain of the Mieminger chain in Tyrol above the Coburger Hütte. The views of Drachensee and Seebensee are amazing. This tour is not suitable for beginners. A very good fitness, sure-footedness and no fear of height is required for this tour.
Some scrambling is required but no equipment is necessary
Ascent: The tour starts from the "Ehrwald Zugspitzbahn", after crossing the beautiful village Ehrwald follow the trail "812" towards Coburger Hütte. After crossing the forest the trails becomes steep and rocky. This part of the trail is also know as "Hoher Gang", some parts are secured with the rope. Sure-footedness is required for this part. The views of Zugspitze is breathtaking.
Soon the trail becomes wider and flat and you reach Seebensee (1657 m). The lake is surrounded by high mountains Sonnenspitze, Tajakopf and Drachenkopf. After walking along the lake for a while, and then a short steep trail, you will arrive at Coburger Hütte.
From the hut, follow trail "814" towards "Vorderer Drachenkopf" (the sign post says 2 hours to the peak), and soon turn left towards "Vorderer Drachenkopf". The trail is full of gravel and soon you will start climbing. The climb is not so difficult up to grade 1+. At the peak you can see very beautiful mountains all around.
Descent: via Coburgerhütte to NW flank of massiv back to Ehrwald
Helmet recommended for last 100m
A DAV membership is recommended for this hike, because of the mountain rescue insurance.
What to bring:
- Have a good fitness level
- Waterproof Hiking boots
- Good sun protection. This includes sun cream, as well as some sort of hat to protect your face and head. You should also strongly consider wearing long pants and a long sleeved shirt to better protect your skin from the sun. Remember that we will be above the tree line for quite a while on this hike.
- Flexible hiking clothes, it will be quite warm and sweaty going up, but it might get a bit cold and windy higher up and going down.
- Food and Water for a whole day of hiking on a hot day (ca. 2.5 or more Liter Water recommended), don't rely on taking a break at the hut.
- Charged smartphone (and my number is +49 177 8364115, in case you get lost, or fail to find the group in the morning).
- Some rain gear, in the evening there might be some rain.
Good to have equipment
- First aid kit
- Extra battery / Powerbank for your phone
- Hiking poles
Cost per person. Werdenfelsticket 11-14€
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Route statistics
| Highest point | 2225m | |||||||||||
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| Total gain | 1454m | |||||||||||
| Total loss | 1454m | |||||||||||
| Duration | 08h44m | |||||||||||
| Distance | 20.5Km | |||||||||||
| Rating | 1455 | |||||||||||
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