Overview
The first climb of the Grosser Möseler was in 1865 by Fox, Freshfield, Tuckett, Devoussoud and Peter Michel. On the normal route you need about 4 hours. Under normal conditions it is not difficult. Follow the marked trail from the Furtschaglhouse (2337m). At the end of the trail you have to cross the Furtschaglkees. Go southeast to a the big rock ridge. There is a big rock which stands alone. Here starts the ridge. First you go southeast, later you will come to snow caped NW-ridge. Follow them to the summit.
From the Furtschaglhouse you can go the normal route, the NW-Face and maybe the NW-Ridge.
For the N-Face it is better to go from the Berlin Hut (2040m). In the N-Face are many rocks which can come down. So this route is not so safe.
If you don`t like climbing you can go from the Furtschaglhouse to the Berlin Hut. That is the Berliner Höhenweg. On this way you can go to the Schönbichler Horn (3133m) which is maybe half an hour beside the way.
Getting There
The starting point for this mountain is the Furtschaglhouse (2337m). You drive through the Zillertaler valley. From Mayrhofen you drive up to the Schlegeisspeicher. For the last kilometers you have to pay a fee for using the road. At the Schlegeisspeicher you have enough parking lots. From there you walk along the lake and follow the trail to the Furtschaglhouse. You need about 2 hours. From the house you can see the Grossen Möseler.
Another oportunity is to go to the Berlin Hut (2040m). You get there via Mayrhofen. After a time drive left to Breitlahner. Here you must park your car. From Breitlahner go via Alpenrose to the Berlin Hut. From Breitlahner to the Berlin Hut you need about 3 hours.
Red Tape
There are no permits necessary. You have to pay only for the last kilometers of the road. In summer 2004 it costs 10 €. With the fee you can also park your car at the Schlegeisspeicher.
1 night at the Furtschaglhouse costs 6 €. At the Berlin Hut it must be the same. The price for the night is for a member of a alpine club like DAV, ÖAV, SAC etc.
When To Climb
Normally it is climbed in summer, but it is also possible in the earlier summer. For the Northface and Northwestface the earlier time could be better.
In winter you can go by ski to the hut and further on. Be carefull of avalanches. The Furtschaglhouse has a room for winter with 12 places for sleeping.
The Berlin Hut has also a room for winter. There are 16 places for sleeping. Normally the rooms are open.
Camping
Normally camping is allowed but a hut is more comfortable. For reservation at the Furtschaglhouse see the telephone number under mountain conditions. The food is good and the people are very friendly.
Mountain Conditions
If you need mountain conditions you can call the people at the Furtschaglhouse. Telephone: 0043-676-9579818
Telephone Berlin Hut: 0043-5286-5223
Climbing Information Austria
Alpenverein Austria
External Links- Austrian Map online
Online digital maps of Austria (OEK 50, OEK 200 and OEK 500) by the BEV (Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen) - in German
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