High-Alpine summit hike, mostly on footpaths

Requirements:

Good physical condition and orientation, basic knowledge of climbing

Footpath type: 

Lower sections of the footpath are good and well marked. However, from the Kleinfleißkees glacier the footpath marking is sometimes poor as it climbs, via the Zechkopf, towards the Hocharn.

Exposure:

Slightly exposed

Equipment:

Rucksack, alpine boots with ankle support and a good-grip rubber sole, woollen or skiing socks, anorak with a hood (Goretex), waterproofs, cap, gloves, sun glasses (with high-quality UV protection), sun cream, lip protection, spare clothing, water bottle. Safety equipment will be provided by the mountain guide (crampons, harness, rope, etc.).

Map:

Alpine Association map no. 42, "Sonnblickgruppe"

Hut:

Alter Pocher

Description of the tour:

How to get there:

Travel to Heiligenblut 
Take the Glockner Road to bend (Kehre) 27, turning off in the direction of the Fleiss valley. After about 300 m, you pass below a farmstead and turn left immediately afterwards. Follow this road as far as the Alter Pocher car park.

Starting place:

Alter Pocher (Little Fleiss valley)

Directions:

Right from the Alter Pocher Alpine inn (1,800 m) set off on the well marked footpath, in direction of the Zirbensee Lake (ascent: 2 hrs.). Continue across rock and stone along the marked path to Hörnl. Walk along the left-hand rim of the glacier until you are below the Goldzechkopf, and then along the crest of the south-eastern ridge up to the summit of the Hocharn.

Descent:

Take the same route back; there are also variant options