At the start of the climb up the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze, a mountain guide leads the way with Lake Seebensee in the background.

Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze

An easy scramble to the summit of the most beautiful and distinctive mountain in Tyrol’s Zwischentoren region. Ideal for fit beginners and hikers with limited scrambling experience.

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Overview

Duration:
1 day
Group size:
1–2 participants
Best season:
May to October
Location:
Ehrwald, Zwischentoren
Difficulty:
beginner

from €290 per person

About this tour

The Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze rises prominently above the villages of Ehrwald, Biberwier and Lermoos and is visible from afar. Its striking west face and distinctive, free-standing pyramidal shape make it a particularly beautiful mountain, reminiscent of the Matterhorn – though lower and less demanding.

Two standard routes lead to the summit, both following the easiest lines through the terrain and involving rock climbing up to UIAA grade II. One approaches from the Biberwierer Scharte via the southeast flank, while the other climbs the north face. Taking one route up and the other down makes for a varied and rewarding traverse.

The tour requires good navigation skills, sure-footedness, a solid level of fitness and efficient rope techniques on easy rock terrain. With me as your mountain guide, you can focus on the climbing and enjoy the challenge, while I take care of route-finding and rope management to help you experience a safe and memorable day in the mountains. The tour is limited to a maximum of two participants per mountain guide.

Climbing the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze on foot from the valley is physically demanding, with 1,400 metres of ascent. Using an e-bike to reach the Seebensee lake makes the tour considerably less strenuous, leaving you with more energy to enjoy the climbing.

Photos from the tour

At the start of the climb up the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze, a mountain guide leads the way with Lake Seebensee in the background.
Two climbers on the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze.
Mountain guide Ludwig Sandhacker guiding with short-rope techniques.
Mountain guide Ludwig Sandhacker and two other people celebrating on the summit of the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze.
The Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze viewed from the southeast.
View of Lake Seebensee from the summit of the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze.

Itinerary

We meet at the valley station of the Ehrwalder Almbahn cable car. From there we ride comfortably by e-bike up to Lake Seebensee. E-bikes can be rented in Ehrwald, for example from radlgaudi.at or zugspitz-bike.at.

From Lake Seebensee we continue on foot past the Coburger Hütte to just below the Biberwierer Scharte. Here we rope up, go through everything that matters for the climb and take another short break. From now on, walking sections and short rock passages alternate. We move together on a short rope, or I belay you from solid bolts on the steeper sections. We choose a pace that feels comfortable for you, and I support you on the trickier passages.

At the summit we enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the Zwischentoren region, the Zugspitze and Lake Seebensee. If conditions allow, we descend via the north side of the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze back to the bikes at Lake Seebensee, making the day a varied round trip. We round it off with a beer before riding comfortably back down to the valley.

Requirements

For this tour, you need a good basic level of fitness and should be sure-footed.

beginner
intermediate
advanced

Fitness

Technique

Experience

Equipment

I can provide all the technical equipment you need, i.e. a climbing harness and helmet. For everything else, please refer to my equipment list for guided rock climbing tours. Climbing shoes are not needed for this tour – light mountain boots or approach shoes are the right choice.

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Booking & enquiry

Would you like to do this tour on your own or with your own group of up to 2 people? Send me a no-obligation request with your preferred date.

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Prices & services

  • 1 participant
    €520.00 per person
  • 2 participants
    €290.00 per person

Included

  • Planning and guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide
  • Any required rental equipment

Not included

  • E-bikes
  • Any cable car and lift pass costs for you and your mountain guide
Unsure whether this tour suits you?

It is especially important to me that the tour suits you – both your fitness and your experience. If you are unsure, please get in touch! In a short phone call, we can work out together whether this tour is right for you. This gives us the best foundation for a safe and enjoyable mountain experience.

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What happens if the weather does not cooperate?

Together, we will find an alternative in another region or postpone the tour. There are no additional costs for you in this case.

Is rental equipment available?

Yes, I can provide the technical equipment you need, such as a climbing harness, helmet, crampons or avalanche safety equipment. The relevant tour description and equipment lists explain exactly what is required and what you may need to bring yourself. If you are unsure what you need, simply get in touch – I will be happy to advise you.

Mountain guide Ludwig Sandhacker guiding with short-rope techniques.

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