Ascent to Sass Rigais (Dolomites)

Description

Hiking tours from Zans (Rifugio Zannes, 1680 meters AMSL) to Sass Rigais (3025 meters AMSL) via Mittagsscharte (2597 meters AMSL), located in the Dolomites in South Tyrol.

Photos (November 1st, 2024)

Photos (July 8th, 2023)

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

This tour is difficult and demanding in sections (B/C via ferrata), so climbing experience is mandatory.

Though you can do without it (and I’d seen quite a … read more

Ascent to Pico Salvaguardia (Spanish Pyrenees)

I had only been once to Spain in my adult life, a short visit to San Sebastián in the Basque Country eight years ago as I was making a somewhat ill-prepared cycling holiday in France and the French Pyrenees.

I was many times in Spain with my family during my childhood, vacations I barely remember and which have been rather dull and uneventful, so it never struck me as appealing … read more

Ascent to Buchstein (Bavarian Prealps)

Description

Hiking tours (in summer and autumn) from Lenggries (679 meters AMSL) to Buchstein (1701 meters AMSL) via Lenggrieser and Tegernseer Hütte.

Photos and video

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

The last portion of the ascent to the Buchstein peak includes a climbing section about 40 meters high (“Rinne”). I highly recommend doing it only in reasonably dry conditions.

I would also recommend wearing a helmet, especially when there are … read more

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