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A leisurely Ski Tour and suitable for beginners, summiting the highest peak of the Hörner group. Shorter ascents and alternative descents are also available.
Aspect: N NE
Time: 2 Hours
Assent: 342 m
Distance: 4.3 km
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Risk Potential | Low (depending on route choice) |
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Grade | 2 |
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Equipment | Ski Touring equipment |
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Map |
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DAV BY1 |
Guide Book |
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Skitourenführer Allgäu |
GPX File |
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Reidberger Horn Ski Tour |
Riedberger Horn Ski Tour
The Reidberger Horn Ski Tour is perfectly suited for beginners or after work training. Summiting the highest peak of the Hörner Group at 1787 m providing impressive views of the surrounding valleys. The tour can also be shorted to 200 vertical meters with the use of the Grasgehren Ski lifts and a number of different descent lines are also available.
Start Location
The start for the Reidberger Horn Ski Tour route is located at the Grasgehren Ski Area. Parking cost is 4 Euro per day and can be paid using the Parkster App. As this area is very popular for winter activities I would recommend getting there early, especially on the weekends.
Reidberger Horn Ski Tour Ascent
From the Grasgehren Alpe heading NW along the pisted track towards the forest. At the forest, continue westerly and along the pisted track towards the S ridge-line of the Reidberger horn. Ascend the face of the ridge slightly N of the tow lift. Follow the ridge NNW and then N to the summit of the Riedbergerhorn (1787m).
Reidberger Horn Ski Tour Descent
Conditions dependant: From the summit Travel 100m long the E ridge to approx 1685m (caution there is a nature reserve to the west of this location). Continue S and enjoy the ski down back to the pisted track. Alternative you can descend via the by retracing your tracks back down the S ridge.
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About the Author
Dave Lamb
Dave is outdoorsman with a passion for sport. In his former year a member of the Great Britain XC skiing & Biathlon Team's. Since 2013 Dave has worked in the outdoor industry as a BASI Trainer and a trainer / assessor for rock climbing, mountain biking and mountaineering instructors. You can usually find him in the backcountry, looking for stories to share.
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