recommended route
Hochkalter (2.607 m) über Blaueis - Hochtour in Bayern
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/ Übersichtsbild Blaueis - Hochtour auf den Hochkalter - TopoPhoto: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com -
/ Hochkalter (2.607 m) über Blaueis - TopoPhoto: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Der Blick zurück, kurz nach der Blaueishütte.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Wegweiser zum Gletscher.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Wir befinden uns im ewigen Schatten - die Blaueishütte ist in der Sonne.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Mit Steigeisen den sehr steilen Gletscher aufwärts.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Schöner Fels und ein neues Stahlseil.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Gipfelkreuz der Blaueisspitze hoch über dem Berchtesgadener Talkessel.Photo: Stefan Stadler, DAV Sektion Teisendorf
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/ Gipfelpanorama von der Blaueisspitze (2481 m)Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Steinmann auf der Blaueisspitze mit Hochkalter im Hintergrund.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Das einfache, aber dennoch schöne Gipfelkreuz auf dem Hochkalter.Photo: Stefan Stadler, DAV Sektion Teisendorf
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/ Gipfelselfie Stefan Stadler auf dem Hochkalter.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Abstieg vom Hochkalter.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Es kommen noch zwei Bergsteiger über den Blaueisgletscher.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ An der Hocheisspitze sind schön die Schichtungen der Kalkalpen zu sehen.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Aussicht und Genuss an der Schärtenalm.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
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/ Spiegelung am Hintersee.Photo: Stefan Stadler, AV-alpenvereinaktiv.com
difficult
Distance 5.6 km
6:00 h
1,100 m
1,100 m
2,607 m
1,651 m
Author’s recommendation
Difficulty
II, 40°, PD
difficult
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
Hochkalter, 2,607 m
Lowest point
Blaueishütte, 1,651 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
Belay stations
with bolts
First ascent
unbekannt
Rest Stop
BlaueishütteSafety information
Tips and hints
Start
Blaueishütte (1,652 m)
Coordinates:
DD
DMS
UTM
w3w
Destination
Blaueishütte
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Getting there
Parking
Coordinates
DD
DMS
UTM
w3w
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Leichte Hochtouren in den Alpen von Markus und Janina Meier im Bruckmann Verlag erschienen und versandkostenfrei erhältlich bei freytag & berndt.
Author’s map recommendations
Alpenvereinskarte Bayerische Alpen BY 21 Nationalpark Berchtesgaden - Watzmann 1:25000 ; zu bestellen im Internet Store von freytag & berndt.
Recommended maps for this region:
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Equipment
Basic Equipment for Alpine Routes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- 35-45 liter rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Hiking poles
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
Technical Equipment for Alpine Routes
- B2 or B3 mountaineering boots
- Climbing harness
- Climbing helmet
- Ice axes (basic or technical with hammer and adze as required)
- C2-C3 crampons with anti-balling plates (as required by route and to match boots)
- Single rope
- Half ropes
- Twin ropes
- Friend/cam 0
- Friend/cam 0.1
- Friend/cam offset 0.1-0.2
- Friend/cam 0.2
- Friend/cam offset 0.2-0.3
- Friend/cam 0.3
- Friend/cam offset 0.3-0.4
- Friend/cam 0.4
- Friend/cam offset 0.4-0.5
- Friend/cam 0.5
- Friend/cam offset 0.5-0.75
- Friend/cam 1
- Friend/cam 2
- Friend/cam 3
- Friend/cam 4
- Friend/cam 5
- Friend/cam 6
- Friend/cam 7
- Friend/cam 8
- Set of nuts
- Double set of nuts
- Small nuts
- Medium nuts
- Large nuts
- Nut tool
- Tricam(s)
- Ball nut(s)
- (Active) Camming device(s) for wider cracks such as the Gipsy
- Hexentric(s)
- Progress capture pulley(s) such as the Petzl Traxion
- Micro ascender(s) such as the Petzl TiBloc
- Pitons and hammer
- Set of ice screws
- Short ice screws
- Medium ice screws
- Long ice screws
- V-Thread tool
- 2x Harness tool holder such as the Ice Clipper or Caritool
- Quickdraws
- Locking device
Camping Equipment
- Tent (3- or 4-season)
- Stove (including fuel and utensils)
- Sleeping mat. Sleeping bag with suitable temperature rating.
- Food
- Toiletries and medication
- Toilet paper
Things to Bring if Staying in a Mountain Hut
- Toiletries and medication
- Quick-drying towel
- Ear plugs
- Sleeping bag liner
- Sleepwear
- Alpine club membership card if applicable / ID
- Coronavirus mask and hand sanitizer
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Reviews
Difficulty
II, 40°, PD
difficult
Distance
5.6 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
1,100 m
Descent
1,100 m
Highest point
2,607 m
Lowest point
1,651 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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