Kreuzeck
Route Character
Nice resort tour as starting point for ascents to Osterfelder or Alpspitz.
Osterfelder: approx. +300m
Alpspitz: approx. +1000m
Starting Point & Village
Starting point: Valley station of Hausbergbahn Village: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ascent & Route
Ascent is done on the edge of the piste along the well signposted DAV skitouring-route in direction to the top station of Hausbergbahn.
After the first ascent you turn right towards Tonihütte (Youth hostel) and follow the piste. After a steeper part at a sharp right turn, the piste widens and the turnoff to Dremöser is in front on your left.
After a few more vertical meters on piste you leave to the right onto a mostly groomed forest road. After a left turn you reach the Kandahar slope which has to be crossed through a tunnel due to resort business during the day and rope grooming at night (picture). After the tunnel you follow the path towards Kreuzeck-Alm, always hiking below the piste and with best views over Garmisch and the Loisach valley.
When you reached the alp, you can take the short ascent towards East up to the summit of Kreuzeck (Kreuzjoch 1719m).
The tour can be further extended with an anscent to Osterfelder or Alpspitz.
Descent & Variants
Downhill on the slopes of the Garmisch-Classics ski resort.
Variations possible with local knowledge.
Maps
Alpenvereinskarte BY8
Photo Gallery
A selection of 2 photos from the tour:
Map and Avalanche Risk
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Image Gallery (2 Photos)
Slope Map
Tour Planning & Important Notes (OpenSlopeMap)
Tour Planning
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Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is this splitboard route?
The route is classified with difficulty level 2.
How many vertical meters does the tour include?
The ascent covers approximately 990 vertical meters.
How long does the ascent take?
The tour takes around 2.25 hours.
Where does the route start?
The starting point of the tour is Garmisch-Partenkirchen.