Alpspitz via ferrata – Alpspitze Summit loop from Osterfelderkopf

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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Alpspitz via ferrata – Alpspitze Summit loop from Osterfelderkopf

Hard

5.0

(4)

167

hikers

Alpspitz via ferrata – Alpspitze Summit loop from Osterfelderkopf

04:27

3.60km

530m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 871 m for 1.93 km

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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425 m

Rock Crevice in Wettersteingebiet

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Let's go, let's go

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744 m

View from the Alpspitz Ferrata Cave

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Attention..... very greasy rocks. I slipped down with my butt 😆

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859 m

Alpspitz via ferrata

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This via ferrata is perfect for beginners. A lot of emphasis was placed on safety. And you are gently confronted with the height.
It should be noted that the descent …

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1.72 km

Alpspitze Summit

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Worthwhile destination of the via ferrata. After that comes the awkward part.

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1.73 km

Alpspitze summit cross

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The via ferrata to the summit is quite ferrous. 😉 This makes it quite crowded in summer.

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3.60 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.94 km

1.34 km

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

1.65 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

10°C

4°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 16, 2024,Klettersteig Alpspitze

The descent via the north face was still completely covered in snow, so we had to descend the same way we came. The via ferrata is still closed (officially), there is still too much snow, and some sections of the ascent are still covered in old snow. But it was relatively quiet, and there were few climbers out and about.

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January 13, 2024,Wintertour auf die Alpspitze mit Alpspitz-Ferrata

Fantastic winter mountain day in GAP. Ride with the Alpspitzbahn to Osterfelderkopf. Then put on the via ferrata set and crampons, stow the ice ax within easy reach and, after a short walk, get on the via ferrata. More challenging in winter as ropes and footholds are often hidden under the snow. Deep snow also requires more energy. Not that …

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