Hochblassen
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The Hochblassen is a mountain 2706 metres (8,878 ft) high, located in the Wetterstein
in the German
state of Bavaria
. In addition to the main summit, it has a sub-peak, the so-called Signalgipfel ("signal peak") which is 2698 metres (8,851.7 ft) high. It was first climbed in 1871 by Hermann von Barth
and Peter Klaisl.
and lies about 4.5 kilometres east of Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze
. It is part of the east-west ridge of the Höllentalgrat. One kilometre northeast, separated by the Grießkarscharte, lies the Alpspitze
. To the north, to Grießkar, the mountain has a very steep and rugged face, about 500 metres high. To the south, above the Rein valley, the rock faces have a height of over 900 metres.
(Höllentalangerhütte) to the northwest via the Grießkarscharte (with safety cables) and the Nordgrat in, according to the literature, an easy climb (no through path), in places difficulty up to UIAA grade II
. The duration of this tour is just under nine hours. On the north and southern sides of the mountain there are serious and demanding climbing routes of UIAA grade V difficulty and upwards. In addition, it can be ascended over the Hochblassen Ostgrat (or Blassengrat). This ridge is about 3 km long and it takes about 6 hours. There are sections classed as UIAA grade III, but most of it is grade II or walkable.
Wetterstein
The Wetterstein, is a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps. It is a compact range between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Seefeld in Tirol and Ehrwald; partially in Bavaria, Germany and partially in Tyrol, Austria...
in the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
state of Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
. In addition to the main summit, it has a sub-peak, the so-called Signalgipfel ("signal peak") which is 2698 metres (8,851.7 ft) high. It was first climbed in 1871 by Hermann von Barth
Hermann von Barth
Hermann von Barth was a famous German mountaineer.Hermann von Barth was born on 5 June 1845 at Eurasburg Castle. He initially studied law in Munich, where he was affiliated to the Corps Franconia. As a junior lawyer he began in 1868 in Berchtesgaden to explore the still largely unconquered...
and Peter Klaisl.
Location
The mountain is made of Wetterstein limestoneWetterstein limestone
Wetterstein limestone and Wetterstein dolomite are the most common names for a carbonate rock from the Middle Triassic epoch of the Ladinian stage, comparable to the German stage in which muschelkalk rock strata were formed....
and lies about 4.5 kilometres east of Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze
Zugspitze
The Zugspitze, at 2,962 metres above sea level, is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains as well as the highest mountain in Germany. It lies south of the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and the border between Germany and Austria runs over its western summit. South of the mountain is...
. It is part of the east-west ridge of the Höllentalgrat. One kilometre northeast, separated by the Grießkarscharte, lies the Alpspitze
Alpspitze
Alpspitze is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany. At its base is the 'AlpspiX Viewing Platform', 2 curved metal walkways reaching out 13 metres over a cliff, crossing over each other, making the shape of on X.-External Links:*...
. To the north, to Grießkar, the mountain has a very steep and rugged face, about 500 metres high. To the south, above the Rein valley, the rock faces have a height of over 900 metres.
Bases and climbing
The Hochblassen can be climbed from the Höllentalanger HutHöllentalanger Hut
The Höllentalanger Hut is a managed hut owned by the German Alpine Club in the Wetterstein Mountains of Bavaria, in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The hut lies in a narrow defile between the Höllental-Blassen and Waxenstein-Riffelwand crest and is open from the end of May to mid-October...
(Höllentalangerhütte) to the northwest via the Grießkarscharte (with safety cables) and the Nordgrat in, according to the literature, an easy climb (no through path), in places difficulty up to UIAA grade II
Grade (climbing)
In rock climbing, mountaineering and other climbing disciplines, climbers give a climbing grade to a route that concisely describes the difficulty and danger of climbing the route...
. The duration of this tour is just under nine hours. On the north and southern sides of the mountain there are serious and demanding climbing routes of UIAA grade V difficulty and upwards. In addition, it can be ascended over the Hochblassen Ostgrat (or Blassengrat). This ridge is about 3 km long and it takes about 6 hours. There are sections classed as UIAA grade III, but most of it is grade II or walkable.
Sources and maps
- Stefan Beulke: AVF Wetterstein, Rother Verlag München (1996), ISBN 3-7633-1119-X
- Alpenvereinskarte 1:25.000, Blatt 4/2, Wetterstein- und Mieminger Gebirge