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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful ice climbing routes in the Ankogel Group

Ice Climbing
· Katschberg-Liesertal-Maltatal
Max - "Right Shield" icefall - Malta Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
WI4+
moderate
1.3 km
6:30 h
385 m
385 m
Formidable, moderately difficult icefall with six pitches, which can be found a little west of the Supermax. A thoroughly interesting and worthwhile alternative to the neighbouring classics in the Malta Valley!

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Adrenalin in the Gastein Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
WI5
difficult
1 km
5:00 h
240 m
240 m
Great pure icefall on the Alraunewand. Demanding route with difficulties up to WI 5- and a height of 160 metres.

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Mixed Sector Wingmaster
recommended route
Difficulty
M7
difficult
0.1 km
0:30 h
0 m
30 m
PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT LEGAL SITUATION, FROM THE 2016/2017 SEASON ICE CLIMBING MAY NO LONGER BE PERMITTED
The Wingmaster sector is a good destination for experienced mixed climbers. The wall is slightly overhanging and climbing on small structures predominates.

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Falleralm
recommended route
Difficulty
WI3+
moderate
0.2 km
0:15 h
12 m
0 m
PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT LEGAL SITUATION, FROM THE 2016/2017 SEASON ICE CLIMBING MAY NO LONGER BE PERMITTED
The falls at the Falleralm are easy to reach but not too easy to climb.

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Aluhol icefall
recommended route
Difficulty
WI3+
moderate
0.2 km
0:03 h
11 m
5 m
PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT LEGAL SITUATION, FROM THE 2016/2017 SEASON ICE CLIMBING MAY NO LONGER BE PERMITTED
The Aluhol icefall is nestled in the forest and is a beautiful ice shield that offers many possibilities.

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Columbus Icefall
recommended route
Difficulty
WI5
moderate
0 km
0:05 h
0 m
9 m
PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT LEGAL SITUATION, FROM THE 2016/2017 SEASON ICE CLIMBING MAY NO LONGER BE PERMITTED
Columbus is a wide ice shield made of vertical floral carbon ice that has grown onto a wall. The requirements are stamina and the challenge of poor bolt setting options, but the fall can be easily climbed toprope.

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Ice garden in the Gastein Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
WI4+, M4
moderate
closed
0.7 km
2:00 h
160 m
160 m
Interesting training ice climbing garden with several lead climbing and ice bouldering options. Easy to reach from the Gastein Alpine Road. Popular for courses.

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Super moist
recommended route
Difficulty
WI3+
moderate
0.1 km
0:06 h
15 m
8 m
PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT LEGAL SITUATION, FROM THE 2016/2017 SEASON ICE CLIMBING IS NO LONGER PERMITTED
Wildlife rest zone!
The Superfeucht icefall was a very popular, albeit not entirely easy, fall in the Malta Valley, which was often visited by courses.

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Mordor in the Gastein Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
WI5
difficult
1.3 km
8:00 h
450 m
750 m
One of the most impressive icefalls in Austria

Ice Climbing
· Ankogel Group
Remember to E.M. in the Gastein Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
WI4
moderate
0.3 km
3:15 h
110 m
110 m
Rewarding icefall in the third and fourth degree of difficulty, medium steepness, recommended for advanced ice climbers.
Reviews
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Aluhol icefall by Eszter
Photo: Eszter Frindt, Community
Photo: Eszter Frindt, Community
February 13, 2015
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