OverviewThe Breiter Grieskogel (also: Grieskogel) lies in the western Stubaier Alps, in the Larstiger mountains between Sellrain and Hochstubai. The area has quit some glaciers, this because of its nearness to the Hochstubai area. The Breiter Grieskogel can be climbed in the summer and winter by several sides. Most popularly is the climb from the Winnebachsee hut. The Summit offers a great view towards the ötztaler Alps and the Stubaier Alps.
The area around the Winnebachsee Hut is the whole year popular. There are numerous possibilities for tourskiërs, alpinists, climbers and hikers. The Winnebachsee Hut is a visit worth! A dive into the lake behind the Hut is one of the fine things about the area.Getting ThereIn general:
On the Inntalautobahn A-12 take the driveway Ötztal. Through the Ötztal until Langenfeld, there to the left to the mountain climber village Gries.
Parking possibility: At the eastern side of Gries, take the road that leads to the village Winnebach. One turn before Winnebach there is a parking lot. The second possibility is at the end of the village gries.
To the Winnebachsee Hut:
From the cottages at the parking lot to the village Winnebach. From here to the right to enter the Sulzvalley. Follow the valley to a blocking rock bar, then go right (east) and one reaches a small lake (2215m). Further over a steep cliff upwards to the Winnebachsee Hut. The way up is a two hour walk.
 On the way to the Winnebachsee Hütte. RoutesNormal route from the Winnebachsee Hut:
From the Winnebachsee Hut, the path to the left of the lake, direction north into the Winnebachkar. Turn left at the sign and climb in direction northwest untill you nearly(2800m.) reach the Zwieselbachjoch. Then go west to the Grieskogelferner, a steep section with several crevasses can be passed at the left side of the glacier. The last part follows an easy ridge north of the summit.
Winnebachsee Hut --> Breiter Grieskogel 3,5 - 4 hours.
Maps and GuidebookMaps:
- Kompass Map Nr. 83 Stubaier Alpen 1.50.000
- AV-Karte Nr.31/2 Stubaier Alpen/Sellrain 1:25.000
Guidebook
Guidebook Rother: 1271, Stubaier Alpen, Walter KlierExternal LinksThe Winnebachsee hut:
Telephone: 0043/(0)5253/5197
E-mail: winnebachseehuette@aon.at
Website:Winnebachsee Hut
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