Skitouring
Innsbruck round trip
From Hafelekar to the Hall Valley
Innsbruck round trip
From Hafelekar to the Hall Valley
Beste Zeit
January - March
Region
Karwendel, Tirol
Dauer
1 day, 7-8h
Schwierigkeit
ZS
Technische Schwierigkeit
4 out of 5
Ausdauer
3 out of 5
Teilnehmer pro Bergführer
1 – 6 participants
A very special Karwendel traverse! Thanks to the cable car, you can set off right from the city, but soon find yourself immersed in the wild and remote landscape of the Karwendel. In a high-alpine setting, the route takes you over narrow ridges, three peaks and steep slopes from Innsbruck to the Halltal valley. The descent covers almost 2,400 metres of vertical drop! A challenging skiing adventure with guaranteed downhill thrills
Meeting point Seegrubenbahn valley station, 8:00
Innsbruck Round trip– Enjoy skiing in the Karwendel, right on the city’s doorstep
After a brief welcome and equipment check, we take the cable car up to Hafelekar. Immediately, the view opens up over the town to the south and the rugged Karwendel range to the north. In just under 10 minutes, we walk to our first summit – the Hafelekar Spitze (2,334 m). From there, we plunge straight into the secluded winter landscape of the Karwendel, leaving civilisation behind us. First, the route descends steeply northwards into the Hafelekar, until the slopes widen and lead down at the perfect angle for skiing towards the ‘Grubach’ valley floor. There, we put our skins back on and begin the ascent up the broad ridge of the Niederbrandjoch. This becomes increasingly narrow and steep, so we have to carry our skis on our shoulders for a short while, but soon reach the summit plateau of the northern Geirschtaler Brandjoch (2,372 m). Ahead lies the second descent of the day, down steep slopes to the Pfeishütte. Before our final ascent, this is a good opportunity for a long break, and you can enjoy the solitude of the Karwendel to the full. Once again, we put our skins on and climb up to the Stempeljoch. From the saddle, a very steep gully opens up, leading into the brilliant, north-facing 600hm slope! The final highlight! From the valley floor of the Issanger, we have a short climb before we ski out of the Halltal along the forest track, past the Herrenhäuser. From the end of the Halltal, we return to Innsbruck by bus or taxi. End of the tour at approx. 16:00
- 1 Person: €600 / Person
- 2 Personen: €325 / Person
- 3 Personen: €240 / Person
- 4 Personen: €195 / Person
- 5 Personen: €195 / Person
- 6 Personen: €195 / Person
- Guided and organised by a state-certified mountain and ski guide
- Avalanche rescue equipment available (beacon, shovel, probe)
- Travel costs to and from the destination, parking fees
- Cable car pass
- Personal meals and tips
- Mountain guide’s expenses
- Fitness level required for 1,500–2,000 metres of ascent and descent
- Walking time: 6–8 hours
- Confident off-piste skiing in all snow conditions up to a 40° gradient
- Confident at performing kick turns
- experience with crampons is useful but not essential
Hardware
- Ski touring equipment (touring skis, skins, crampons, poles)
- Avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)*
- Bivouac sack
Clothing
- Ski touring boots
- Functional ski touring clothing
- Hardshell jacket
- Insulated jacket (Primaloft or down)
- Gloves (2 pairs)
- Balaclava/hat, Buff, possibly a headband
Other
- Ski goggles
- Sunglasses
- First aid kit, personal medication, plasters for blisters
- Sun cream
- Cash, bank card
- Thermos flask (min. 1 litre) Snacks for the tour (energy bars, nuts, Mannerschnitten, etc.)
Equipment marked with an * is available to borrow – please let us know what you need well in advance of the tour! If you have any questions about the equipment list, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Innsbruck round trip - From Hafelekar to the Hall Valley
Price
We match you with a certified, experienced mountain guide for your tour. Your guide accompanies you in the mountains and adapts the tour to local conditions.
