Pitztal
Plangeroß / Hexenbesen (also Shark)
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Basic information
Extremely difficult, narrow icefall with mixed-climbing. First climbed by Eder Stefan and Hans Streng. Rock climbing gear (Camalot up to size 3, pitons and slings) is absolutely essential.
Risk of avalanches: yes
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Altitude
1609 m - 1850 m
Number of routes
1
Schwierigkeitsgrade
WI 5+ - WI 6
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Topography
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Anreise
By car: Coming from Wenns drive until the hamlet Plangeroß.
By bus: Use the bus till the bus stop Plangeroß.
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Parking
There is no public parking space in Plangeroß. Parking after consultation with the neighbours.
Number of routes
1
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Hexernbesen
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Grade
WI 5+, M 6
Number of pitches
3
Seillängen
Seillänge
Length
Grad
1
50m
WI 5+, M 6
2
30m
WI 6
3
45m
WI 5+
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Eisfallhöhe
125 m
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Exposure
NO
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Altitude starting point
1609 m
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Altitude beginning of climb
2000 m
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Altitude en of climb
2125 m
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Altitude highest point
2125 m
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required climbing time
2 h 30 min
Approach
At the end of the hamlet Plangeroß cross the road and ascend through the gully running eastwards. The icefall is visible from the road.
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Approach time, minutes to the crag
2 h
Descent
Abseiling on normal pitons with Ablakov threads down the icefall.
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Gehzeit Abstieg
1 h
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