The Ellmauer Tor is a 2,000-metre high rock saddle in the middle of the Kaisergebirge in the Austrian state of Tyrol .
10-798: It is the deepest saddle on the main ridge of the Wilder Kaiser between the Ostkaiser' s Ackerlspitze in the East Kaiser and the Ellmauer Halt in the Central Kaiser mountains. Because there is a well-used route across the Ellmauer Tor with its unique setting, it is often referred to as the "heart of the Kaiser". From the south, seen from the general direction of Ellmau or Going , it is the distinctive notch in
20-677: Is Going . A less frequented route, which is well worthwhile and less demanding than that from the south. The start point is the Griesner Alm in the Kaiserbach valley , from there the path snakes upwards to reach the Fritz Pflaum Hut (1,865 m, self-catering). From there it is another 2 hours to the top along the shaded northern flank of the Ackerlspitze. This route is rather easier, not so exposed and endangered by falling rocks compared with
30-748: Is well safeguarded. No less popular is the way from the south, from the Wochenbrunner Alm either via the Gaudeamus Hut or via the Grutten Hut and the Jubiläumssteig to Ellmauer Tor. This route is easier, but very exposed to the sun. The Tor has an amazing panorama of the surrounding rock scenery and a view south to the High Tauern , the highest mountains in Austria. It is also the starting point for ascents of
40-673: The Ackerlspitze is the second highest peak in the Kaisergebirge range in the east of the Austrian state of Tyrol . The mountain is located in the eastern part of the range, also referred to as the Ostkaiser or East Kaiser. To the east it is flanked by the Maukspitze (2.231 m), to the north it sends a ridge to the Lärcheck (2,123 m). To the southwest a prominent, rocky arête runs over to
50-672: The Regalmspitze (2,253 m) and on to the Kleines Törl . To the south the Ackerlspitze drops steeply, with vertical rock faces in places, into the Leukental valley. To the northwest it falls away just as steeply into the Griesner Cirque ( Griesner Kar ) and to the northeast into the Mauk Cirque ( Maukkar ). On fine days there is an attractive and extensive panoramic view from the summit of
60-628: The Ackerlspitze over the neighbouring mountain groups and as far as the Chiemsee lake in Bavaria as well as the Großvenediger . The first touristic ascent was achieved on 1 October 1826 by Karl Thurwieser and J. Carl, led by Stephan Unterrainer. The base for the classic ascent of the Ackerlspitze is the Ackerl Hut (self-catering) at 1,460 metres. From here a narrow and very exposed path strikes north to
70-516: The Goinger Halt and Karlspitzen. In winter, the climb through the Kübel cirque ( Kübelkar ) is one of the most popular ski tours in the region . 47°33′59″N 12°19′13″E / 47.56639°N 12.32028°E / 47.56639; 12.32028 This Tyrol location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Ackerlspitze At 2,329 metres above sea level,
80-730: The Kaisergebirge between the Karlspitzen and the Goinger Halt . The Ellmauer Tor is the most important and most frequently used crossing in the Wilder Kaiser. On clear summer's days countless climbers walk through here. The most famous way leads from the north, from the Stripsenjochhaus through the Steinerne Rinne to the Ellmauer Tor. For this route Alpine experience, secure footing and no fear of heights are indispensable, even though it
90-634: The Niedersessel Cirque ( Niedersesselkar ) (there is often a steep and dangerous old icefield here until mid-July). From there the route leads up a 25-metre-rockface, partly equipped with iron rungs, through the Hochsessel and continues along the east-facing scarp to reach the summit in 3 hours total. According to the literature it is an easy grade I , but exposed tour with a risk of falling rocks, requiring dry conditions, sure footing, no fear of heights and Alpine experience. The valley base for this route
100-466: The southern option, but not usually usable until July due to fields of old snow. Those who have summited Ackerlspitze mostly traverse to the neighbouring Maukspitze which represents an easier descent than the 20-metre-wall and gully from Niedersessel Cirque. From the Hochsattel Ridge there is a signposted, but rather exposed route with no safety facilities and significant gradient. Getting down from
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