Summit Grimming via Klachau-Kulm
difficult Summit tours · Stainach-Pürgg
Tour characteristics
Stamina
Tour-Infos
Distance: 7.81 km
Duration: 07:30 h
Ascent: 1384 m
Descent: 1384 m
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The tour
THE SHORTEST WAY. The tour starts relatively easy up to the rope-secured passage. Continue into the cirque below the Schartenspitze in a southeasterly direction. In easy climbing to the plateau and to the summit.
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Turn-by-turn directions
We start at the Kulm mountaineering parking lot. The path leads you first through the forest, past a memorial plaque, becoming steeper and steeper uphill. It goes over scree and loose stones to the first rope-secured passage. There you continue into the scree cirque below the Schartenspitze and cross in a southeasterly direction. After the steep ascent over loose scree, further rope-secured climbing passages follow up to the plateau. You have already done most of it. You only have to pass the bivouac box and reach the summit cross. Your feeling of happiness is simply phenomenal. Still flashed but physically well rested, you climb back to the starting point via the ascent route.
Getting there
On the Ennstal Bundesstraße B 320 at the traffic circle in Trautenfels take the exit towards Tauplitz. Drive along the Salzkammergutstraße B 145 to the village Klachau Kulm.
With the bus from the trainstation ,,Stainach'' too the busstop ,,Klachau''.
Parking
Mountaineer-Parkingplace Kulm
Start
Klachau Kulm
Destination
Klachau Kulm
Equipment
- Plan your tour in advance, taking into account walking time, route length, altitude difference, danger spots and weather forecast.Together is much more beautiful and at the same time safer in the mountains.
- Do not go alone, if possible, and adapt the tour to the ability of your group.
- Let them know where you are going and when you want to be back. Also sign hut or summit books.
- Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, do not stay on the summit or ridge and stay away from individual trees. Wait out the storm, if possible in a crouching position.
- Stay on the marked trails and remember to close pasture fences again.
- Getting up the trail is only half the battle. Stay alert, especially on the descents, to make it back to the valley safely.In case of emergency, keep calm and call the mountain rescue on 140. If you have no reception, take out the sim card and dial 112.
- If you encounter cows: It is best to pass above the herd with at least 50 meters distance. Stay calm, don't make any frantic movements and don't run away. Do not imitate cow sounds and do not try to pet the animals. A stick and loud shouting can often make the animals turn back in an emergency.
- If you are a dog owner: Clarify before the hike if you have to cross a pasture. Keep your dog on a leash and make sure he stays calm. If a cow attacks, let the dog off the leash immediately. Never pick him up to defend him.
- You can get detailed information on "Safe Mountain Hiking" from the Alpine Club. At www.alpenverein.at you can inform yourself comprehensively about it.
For the Grimming climb, a helmet is also mandatory equipment.
Author’s recommendation
The ascent should be scheduled as early as possible on hot summer days due to the altitude and length of the tour.
Tips, hints and links
Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at
Tourism blog: www.derbergdastal.at
Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein
Ramsauerstrasse 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
Garbage on meadows and paths can not smell mountain and valley. Please take it with you. Agriculture and forestry are important partners for Berg und Tal. They allow you to walk and drive on many of their paths. Be aware that only good cooperation will guarantee your recreational enjoyment in the future.
- GRIMMING-DONNERSBACHTAL Leisure Map (1:31.000). Available free of charge at tourist offices and lodging establishments.
- SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN Hiking Map (1:50.000)
- KOMPASS Hiking Map 68, Ausseerland-Ennstal 1:50.000, hiking, biking, ski touring
Weather forecast
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Snowfall and rain will persist into the afternoon, then the clouds will break up.
Partly sunny in the morning, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon.
A mixture of sunny periods and scattered snow showers.
