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Alpine Tour to the Seelenkogel Mountain (3,475 m)
Plan, Merano & Surroundings
Description
Enjoyable ridge climb to the distinctive peak: this substantial Alpine tour requires a good head for heights, extreme sure-footedness and experience in light climbing. In early summer, a few very steep snowfields block the path (especially near the peak), making it hardly passab...

Enjoyable ridge climb to the distinctive peak: this substantial Alpine tour requires a good head for heights, extreme sure-footedness and experience in light climbing. In early summer, a few very steep snowfields block the path (especially near the peak), making it hardly passable. In the lower, steep terrain, there is a danger from falling rocks, especially when several people are walking close together. On the ridge, a few very exposed sections must be crossed. There are good foot and hand holds on the few short scrambles. At no point should one lose sight of the signs as one may otherwise quickly find oneself in impassable terrain.

Details

Heading west from the Zwickauer Hütte mountain hut, there’s a slight climb over the ridge to the foot of the Seelenkogel mountain on its eastern flank. Crossing over the steep, sharp rocks through several hairpin bends requires climbing over some short, partially exposed sections (secured with chains) to reach the ridge. Head westwards (nothing challenging as yet) over the ridge and to the right where it becomes ever steeper and almost impassable (especially in early summer, due to the snowfields). Head up to an exposed ridge to the left side and follow the descent for a few meters. From here, continue along the crest of the ridge with a sheer drop on both sides. This section (along #6a) is highly exposed in several places, all the way to the summit of the Seelenkogel mountain.

Return from the Seelenkogel on the same route to the Zwickauer Hütte mountain hut. Make sure you don’t miss the turn-off from the lower flat part of the ridge to the right taking you down a very steep slope (with cairn landmarks and signpost), or you risk losing yourself in this dangerous terrain (#6a).

 

Source: “Wanderführer Passeiertal ” – Heinz Widmann