718 | Haushofer trail - Heinrich Schwaiger House - Grosses Wiesbachhorn Hiking tours
Tour description
Climb from the Mooserboden reservoir to the Heinrich Schwaiger Haus. Unique views and starting point for the Große Wiesbachhorn.
From the Mooserboden reservoir (2,040 m), a challenging trail leads steeply uphill for around two hours to the Heinrich Schwaiger Haus at 2,802 m. The path runs over the dam wall, past the Möllzirkus, and offers impressive views of glaciers and peaks. A rewarding destination for sure-footed and experienced mountaineers. The onward route to the Große Wiesbachhorn (3,564 m) is a serious glacier tour and is only recommended with appropriate equipment and a mountain guide.
Details
Mooserboden Stausee
Finishing point
Heinrich Schwaiger Haus
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
To begin this walk, take the bus up to the Mooserboden. From here cross over the two dams and continue up to the left by the Möllzirkus building. Now follow the path no 718 (yellow sign) ascending steeply in wind ings up to the Heinrich Schwaiger Haus (ascent approx. 2 h, descent approx. 1.5 h). From here it is possible to continue further up to the Grosse Wiesbachhorn. The summit is reached by pro-
ceeding over the Hüttenkamin chimney and up over the Bratschen to the Lower Fochezkopf and further over the Fochezkees ascend ing up to the Upper Fochezkopf. Now follow the route over the Kaindlgrat ridge to the Wielingerscharte and over the summit
ridge to the Grossen Wiesbachhorn (3,564 m).
This is a high alpine glacier tour and requires the appropriate equipment as well as alpine knowledge and experience. This tour should therefore
only be undertaken in the company of a mountain guide. The ascent up to the hut is possible without a mountain guide.
Elevation profile
Tips
Recommended equipment
The ascent up to the hut is possible without a mountain guide!
Sturdy shoes, rain jacket and ev. also gloves (for the fixed ropes) recommended.For the Wiesbachhorn you will also need crampons and pickaxes.
Best time of year
How to get there
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Bus 660 to the Kesselfall valley station, then continue with the shuttle buses and the open inclined lift to the reservoirs.
Free parking garage at Kesselfallstraße 98 in 5710 Kaprun