This time, we’re not rushing at the end of the day to catch the last cable car down to the valley. No, we’re simply staying up here and enjoying the last few quiet hours of the day.
We watch the sun slowly disappear behind the peaks and set up camp in an cosy Alpinist Association Mountain Lodge. The next morning, we set off early, before the first day trippers arrive, and secure pole position. This turns a simple climbing trip into an unforgettable all-round experience. There are several Mountain Lodges/Huts in the area offering climbing opportunities – we’ll introduce you to four of them.
The Solsteinhaus Alpinist Association Mountain Lodge, beautifully situated between the Erlspitze and the Großer Solstein in the Innsbruck holiday region, offers accommodation for 85 people. It can be reached from Hochzirl in a leisurely 2 to 3 hours.
Near the Mountain Lodge/Hut there is a Rock Climbing Area with routes with levels of difficulty ranging from II to V, which is perfect for Beginners and children. The well-designed practice via ferrata is also highly recommended. Given the alpine environment, do remember to wear a helmet. You can find information on sport climbing and alpine climbing on the Solsteinhaus website.
High above Lake Achensee lies the Erfurter Mountain Lodge – an Alpinist Association Mountain Lodge offering climbing opportunities all summer long. Thanks to the Rofan cable car, access is extremely convenient: the Mountain Lodge is situated right next to the Top station.
The surrounding area boasts countless Rock Climbing Areas and alpine climbing routes – ranging from the Beginner and Children’s Rock Climbing Area at the Mauritzalm to a top-class sport-climbing area. What they all have in common is the compact limestone rock and the magnificent view of Lake Achensee, which nestles like a fjord in the mountain valley. The beautifully constructed ‘5-Peak Via Ferrata/Iron Way’ is also well worth a visit – best spread over two days for those who want to savour it.
The hidden gem above Wildermieming for climbers who prefer Multi-Pitch Climbing: the Alplhaus ober Telfs. A lot has happened in terms of climbing in the area around the Mountain Lodge/Hut: several wonderful multi-pitch routes have been established on the Karkopf, all rated as ‘highly recommended’.
The easiest route is the ‘Secret of the Gauls’ (8 pitches up to Level of Difficulty 4) – perfect for getting you started. For those who prefer a more challenging climb, we recommend ‘Seize the Day’ or ‘Love of Home’: these reach Level of Difficulty 7, and in some sections also A0.
The Muttekopfhütte in the Lechtal Alps is the perfect base camp for families who enjoy climbing and for anyone wishing to spend a few days climbing in the wilderness of the Lechtal Alps. Easy access, a superb location, a whole climbing guide full of vertical possibilities, legendary food – what more could a climber’s heart desire? Among other things, the Eisenhut Rock Climbing Area awaits above the Mountain Lodge/Hut.
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