Fritzerkogel

Fritzerkogel (left) in the Tennen Mountains

The Fritzerkogel belongs with its 2,360 meters to the higher peaks in the Tennen Mountains in the Northern Limestone Alps. Striking it is considered from the north as a relatively stand-alone, wide block, which breaks off in all directions with remarkable cliffs and steep Schrofenflanken. In particular, the 1,200 meter high Südabbrüche are impressive and make the Fritzerkogel to a striking two-thousand.

Location

The Fritzerkogel rises in the eastern part of the Tennen Mountains high above the valley of the Lammer between Abtenau and Annaberg. Thus, it presents itself directly across from Gosaukammbahn, miter and Dachstein Mountains. The actual karst plateau of the Tennen Mountains lies to the west only behind the lead mountain. Therefore, the Fritzerkogel is also such a prominent peak, which is often climbed and of course offers an excellent view in all directions. Base for an ascent is the Laufener hut of the Alpine Club.

West of Fritzerkogels is the little Fritzerkogel ( 2207 m above sea level. A., 47 ° 31 'N, 13 ° 19' O47.51027777777813.3155555555562360 ), which is why the Fritzerkogel is sometimes called Big Fritzerkogel.

Routes

The Fritzerkogel is one of the more visited mountains in the Tennen Mountains, however, is not without problems to climb. Requirement are sure-footed, head for heights, good physical condition and alpine experience. Unexpected dangers about getting lost in fog or sudden storms make the Tennen Mountains a feared area among climbers. To Laufener hut is ascended added from Abtenau from. From there, there are two variants:

• On the east side, distance: 2 hours Difference in altitude: 650 m.

This steep route is considered the normal route, leading from the Laufener hut the southward over grass and mountain slopes and several hollows on one shoulder. Quite exposed to the right there waving and the very steep eastern flank on craggy ground to the summit with cross. Throughout marked difficulty I UIAA.

• On the west side, distance: 2.5 hours Difference in altitude: 650 m.

Something simple, but also a little longer this route, which initially leads westward from the Laufener cabin in the Tennkessel and after 15 minutes turns left ( straight on to lead Kogel ). Also quite steep it goes through a Geröllkar and the so-called ice-house in a saddle west of the summit. Finally, on grassy slopes easily to the summit with cross. Throughout marked, not difficult. In winter this route is often used as a ski tour.