Hochtenspitze (2.549 m) from Axamer Lizum

Technical difficulty: 7/10
Fitness: 4/10
Objective danger: 5/10
Landscape: 7/10
Busy: 7/10

One of the less popular summits accessible from Axamer Lizum, with a short scramble to the summit cross.

Starting point: Axamer Lizum
Ending point: Axamer Lizum
Ascend: 1000vm / 3h
Exposition: North

We start following the ski slope on the Damenabfahrt slope uphill towards Hoadl until we reach the hut about two thirds up the slop Dohlennest. From here we leave the ski slopes behind and continue north passing by the water reservoir and towards the the north-facing couloirs between Hochtennspitze and Malgrubenspitze.

We ascent steeply towards the saddle at Hochtennscharte. From here we need to follow the ridge west towards the summit, often times carrying the skis.

Descent:

Like ascent. Based on snow conditions, there are many alternatives or combinations of the couloirs possible. Exercise your judgement.

Photos by @the.running.nomad and @bennibru