Ackerlspitze
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At 2,329 metres above sea level, 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 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 the Ackerlspitze over the neighbouring mountain groups and as far as the Chiemsee
lake in Bavaria as well as the Großvenediger
.
The base for the classic ascent of the Ackerlspitze is the Ackerl Hut
(self-catering) at 1,460 metres. From here the route strikes north to the Niedersessel Cirque (Niedersesselkar) (there is often a steep and dangerous old icefield here until mid-July). From there the route runs on the southern side, partly equipped with safety cables and iron rungs, through the Hochsessel and continues along the eastern arête to reach the summit in 3 hours. 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 is Going
.
A less frequented route, which is well worthwhile and less demanding than than 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 the southern option, but not usually usable until July due to fields of old snow.
Those who have climbed the Ackerlspitze can take in the crossing to the neighbouring Maukspitze
in the blink of an eye. From there is a signposted, but very exposed route with only a few safety facilities and significant gradient. From the Maukspitze it is usual to take the relatively unproblematic southwestern arête to the Niedersessel and back to the Ackerl Hut
.
Kaisergebirge
The Kaisergebirge is a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps and Eastern Alps. It consists of two main mountain ridges – the Zahmer Kaiser to the north and the Wilder Kaiser to the south. The entire range is situated in the Austrian state of Tyrol between the town of Kufstein and the...
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
Maukspitze
The Maukspitze is a high peak in the Kaisergebirge in the Northern Limestone Alps.- Location :The Maukspitze represents the easternmost independent summit of the Kaisergebirge mountains. To the east is the crest of the Niederkaiser, to the west the Maukspitze borders on the Ackerlspitze...
(2.231 m), to the north it sends a ridge to the Lärcheck
Lärcheck
The Lärcheck is a high mountain in the Kaisergebirge range of the Northern Limestone Alps in Austria.- Location :The Lärcheck forms the mighty northeastern buttress of the Wilder Kaiser; its rock faces towering over the Kaiserbach valley. It belongs to the impressive backdrop of the Ostkaiser ...
(2,123 m). To the southwest a prominent, rocky arête runs over to the Regalmspitze
Regalmspitze
The Regalmspitze is a high, lesser known mountain in the Kaisergebirge in the Northern Limestone Alps in Austria. The name Regalmwand , refers to the high subpeak to the west of the Regalmspitze.- Location :...
(2,253 m) and on to the Kleines Törl
Kleines Törl
The Kleines Törl is a wind gap at an altitude of in the eastern part of the Kaisergebirge mountain range in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol....
. To the south the Ackerlspitze drops steeply, with vertical rock faces in places, into the Leukental
Leukental
The Leukental is a valley in North Tyrol in the district of Kitzbühel in Austria. The Leukental runs north to south from the Thurn Pass to the Bavarian border, but is not just defined as the main valley but includes several smaller side valleys...
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 the Ackerlspitze over the neighbouring mountain groups and as far as the Chiemsee
Chiemsee
Chiemsee is a freshwater lake in Bavaria, Germany, between Rosenheim, Germany, and Salzburg, Austria. It is often called the Bavarian Sea. The rivers Tiroler Achen and Prien flow into the lake; the river Alz, out of it...
lake in Bavaria as well as the Großvenediger
Großvenediger
Großvenediger is generally considered to be Austria's fourth highest mountain...
.
First climbed
The first touristic ascent was achieved on 1 October 1826 by Karl Thurwieser and J. Carl, led by Stephan Unterrainer.Bases and tours
- From the south
The base for the classic ascent of the Ackerlspitze is the Ackerl Hut
Ackerl Hut
The Ackerl Hut is an Alpine club hut in the Wilder Kaiser mountains in Austria. It is run by the Kitzbühel section of the Austrian Alpine Club and lies at a height of below the south faces of the Regalmspitze, Ackerlspitze and Maukspitze.- Facilities:...
(self-catering) at 1,460 metres. From here the route strikes north to the Niedersessel Cirque (Niedersesselkar) (there is often a steep and dangerous old icefield here until mid-July). From there the route runs on the southern side, partly equipped with safety cables and iron rungs, through the Hochsessel and continues along the eastern arête to reach the summit in 3 hours. According to the literature it is an easy grade I
Grade (climbing)
In rock climbing, mountaineering and other climbing disciplines, climbers give a climbing grade to a route that concisely describes the difficulty and danger of climbing the route...
, 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 is Going
Going am Wilden Kaiser
Going am Wilden Kaiser is a municipality in the district of Kitzbühel in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It is located 8.5 km northwest of Kitzbühel and 5 km west of Sankt Johann in Tirol. The village has 1851 inhabitants, 5 sub-districts and was mentioned as Gouwingen for the first time in 1160....
.
- From the north
A less frequented route, which is well worthwhile and less demanding than than from the south. The start point is the Griesner Alm in the Kaiserbach valley
Kaiserbach valley
The Kaiserbach valley is a mountain valley in the Austrian province of Tyrol in the district of Kitzbühel. The Kaiserbach valley runs from Griesenau to Stripsenjoch; it therefore lies in the eastern part of the Kaisergebirge mountains. To the north it is bordered by the Feldberg, which belongs to...
, from there the path snakes upwards to reach the Fritz Pflaum Hut
Fritz Pflaum Hut
The Die Fritz Pflaum Hut is an Alpine club hut belonging to the Bayerland Section of the German Alpine Club, located in the Kaisergebirge mountains in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol.- Location :...
(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 the southern option, but not usually usable until July due to fields of old snow.
- Maukspitze crossing
Those who have climbed the Ackerlspitze can take in the crossing to the neighbouring Maukspitze
Maukspitze
The Maukspitze is a high peak in the Kaisergebirge in the Northern Limestone Alps.- Location :The Maukspitze represents the easternmost independent summit of the Kaisergebirge mountains. To the east is the crest of the Niederkaiser, to the west the Maukspitze borders on the Ackerlspitze...
in the blink of an eye. From there is a signposted, but very exposed route with only a few safety facilities and significant gradient. From the Maukspitze it is usual to take the relatively unproblematic southwestern arête to the Niedersessel and back to the Ackerl Hut
Ackerl Hut
The Ackerl Hut is an Alpine club hut in the Wilder Kaiser mountains in Austria. It is run by the Kitzbühel section of the Austrian Alpine Club and lies at a height of below the south faces of the Regalmspitze, Ackerlspitze and Maukspitze.- Facilities:...
.
Sources and maps
- Horst Höfler, Jan Piepenstock: Alpenvereinsführer Kaisergebirge alpin, Munich 2006, ISBN 3-7633-1257-9
- Alpenvereinskarte 1:25.000, Kaisergebirge, Sheet 8