1881
2,857 m
Michl Innerkofler, Hans Innerkofler
KLEINE ZINNE
Normal route (IV)
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THE MOUNTAIN
The smallest of the Three Peaks is also the most difficult. It wasn't until 12 years after the Great Peak that Michl and Hans Innerkofler found a way through this forbidding Yellow Wall. Particularly impressive was their climbing time of 1.5 hours, which they needed from the start to the summit. This bold rock spire is less frequently climbed in the shadow of its famous neighbor. This is partly due to its greater difficulty and partly due to its lack of prestige. But this is precisely what makes this peak a more than worthwhile goal, and a climbing adventure of the finest kind is guaranteed. Rarely anywhere on earth will you have the chance to climb such a steep wall with such moderate difficulty.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Kleine Zinne - Normal Route: The starting point for this beautiful and exposed climbing route is the parking lot of the Auronzo Hut above Misurina. First, we follow a short section below the southern flank until we ascend a zigzagging path across the scree fields to the starting point. From now on, we climb as a roped team from belay station to belay station. A total of about 13 pitches lie ahead of us. With enjoyable climbing and very consistent difficulty on each pitch, we reach the crux, which is located right at the top, just before the summit. We will also tackle the slippery Zsigmondykamin (IV+) and then enjoy the well-deserved view from this impressive rock pinnacle. The finale is a truly fantastic abseil, ensuring a safe and swift return to the base of the wall.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- Transfers to and from the meeting point
- Auronzo Hut toll fees
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Sexten Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - October
Duration:
1 day
approx. 8 hours
Meeting point:
Dürrensee parking lot
What you need
Safety-relevant requirements
- Grade III-IV climbing
- Surefootedness even on loose scree
Requirements for enjoyment
- Freedom from vertigo
PRICING
PROGRAM
We'll meet at a prearranged time at the parking lot at Lake Dürrensee.
We'll drive together to the Auronzo Hut.
A quick gear check and then we'll head toward the starting point.
We'll rope up and climb pitch by pitch toward the summit.
A total of 13 pitches, almost all of them grade III-IV, lie ahead. The crux, the Zsigmondy chimney, awaits us right before the summit and represents a fantastic finale to this route.
After about 3-4 hours of climbing, we'll reach the summit.
The return journey takes us via a well-equipped abseil.
The entire tour takes approximately 8 hours.
The story of the first ascent
The Kleine Zinne was long considered impregnable due to its steep walls. Initial attempts by Dima and Ißler in 1878, as well as Siorpaes and Grünwald in 1881, via the north face failed. On July 25, 1881, the guides Michel and Hans Innerkofler were supposed to lead Josef von Schlögel Ehrenburg from Vienna to the Kleine Zinne, but they left him at the entrance and reached the summit via the southwest face. They needed only one and a half hours to complete the ascent. Today, guidebooks estimate a time of two to three hours. Their ascent was considered the most difficult climb to date and was a milestone in the development of climbing.
