Description of the attraction
Hochfeiler is the highest mountain in the Zillertal Alps. Its height is 3509 meters above sea level. It is located on the border between Austria and Italy. On the Austrian side, the Hochfeiler slopes are inaccessible, steep ice cliffs that look very impressive from the Schlegespeicher lake. From the side of Italian South Tyrol, the mountain is accessible for climbing. Experienced climbers will be able to climb it, and they will spend no more than one day on the climb. The first ascent to the top of Hochfeiler was made on June 24, 1865 by Paul Grohmann with his guides Georg Samer and Peter Fuchs. It is along their route (on the slope facing Italy) that everyone now climbs Mount Hochfeiler.
A convenient road leads to the southwestern peak of Hochfeiler. Another exciting but much less popular route, which requires a lot of skill, is from the northeastern ice wall. Climbers not looking for easy routes can also climb to the top of the mountain along the north-western, almost sheer slope.
The easiest way to the top starts from the alpine hut, which is located at an altitude of 2710 meters. It can be reached by car from the Pfitscher Tal. The best period for hiking is considered to be August - early September, when there are few areas covered with snow and there is no need to climb over ice-covered rocks. It is useful to equip yourself with an ice ax and a rope, although they may not be needed when climbing. From the top of the Hochfeiler, a gorgeous panorama of the Dolomites and the Central Alps opens up.
