Characteristics

An easy via ferrata leads from the saddle between Alpspitze and Bernadeinkopf to the summit of Alpspitze. Its course is not secured throughout, and the unsecured sections reach difficulties of up to -I, which can be unpleasant when descending. It is often used as a descent route, which many consider to be a better alternative to the east flank route, which is entirely in the scree field.

Arrival

Garmisch - Kreuzeck/Alpspitzbahn car park

Boarding

With the cable car to the summit of the Osterfelderkopf. There are several options for access, the quickest of which is via the Nordwandsteig. Other variants include Schongange, Mauerlaufer, the eastern or southern route. Alternatively, you can take the Alpspitz via ferrata and choose the Via Ferrata as your descent route.

Exit

Return the same way or via the eastern flank and the Nordwandsteig or other variants. You can also descend to the Griesskarscharte saddle. There are again several options.

Interesting facts

It can be said that this is the most used descent from the Alpspitze. If other groups also take the same route up, it can be very crowded.

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