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Wilde Leck East Ridge

A long and varied high-alpine tour in the Stubai Alps, featuring excellent climbing at UIAA grade III.

intermediate

1–2 guests

1–2 days

June to October

from €430 per person

Wilde Leck East Ridge

A long and varied high-alpine tour in the Stubai Alps, featuring excellent climbing at UIAA grade III.

1–2 guests

1–2 days

intermediate

June to October

from €430 per person

Overview

The east ridge of the Wilde Leck is a moderately long ridge climb with difficulties up to lower UIAA grade IV and several exposed sections. A long approach and descent, together with a small glacier crossing, make this a complete alpine tour. The Wilde Leck is located in the Stubai Alps. The best option is to spend the night at the Amberger Hut, which we can reach by e-bike from Gries, a village near Längenfeld in the Ötztal Valley. Very fit mountaineers can also complete the tour in a single day with the support of a mountain bike or e-bike.

Tour Requirements

beginner

intermediate

advanced

For this tour, you need a good level of fitness for a total tour duration of up to 11 hours. You should also be able to move confidently across boulder fields and through easy climbing terrain.

Experience using crampons is not essential but may be helpful depending on the conditions. You should be confident climbing up to UIAA grade 4-, although most of the route is at grades II and III. The tour involves around 1200 vertical metres and takes approximately eleven hours.

Fitness

Technique

Experience

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Tour Programme

Day 1 begins with a relaxed approach to the Amberger Hut, either on foot or with the support of an e-bike. We enjoy dinner at the hut and prepare for the tour ahead. Early on Day 2, we begin the long approach to the remains of the Sulztalferner glacier. The route follows an impressive moraine to the beginning of the glacier. Depending on the time of year, crampons may be required for the ascent to the ridge. Easy blocky terrain leads to the shoulder of the east ridge, where varied climbing begins. The route follows solid blocks to a distinctive tower, which can either be bypassed or climbed directly—the more rewarding option—followed by a short abseil on the far side. The climbing becomes increasingly enjoyable as we approach the summit, where we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Stubai and Ötztal Alps. The descent along the partly loose south ridge demands full concentration once again. We then return to the Amberger Hut and continue down into the valley. Very fit mountaineers can also complete the route as a day tour with e-bike support. The price remains unchanged when the route is completed in a single day.

Meeting Point

Start:

End:

The stated meeting point, start time, and end time should be understood as an initial suggestion. Before the tour, we will coordinate individually and adapt everything to the current conditions — and, whenever possible, arrange to travel together.

Equipment

I can provide the following rental equipment for this tour if required.

You can find all further details in my equipment list for guided high-alpine tours.

Equiment List

Available Dates & Booking

The tour runs with a minimum of 1 participants. A maximum of 2 people can join.

If none of the available dates suit you or all dates are already fully booked, simply send me an individual enquiry by email or WhatsApp.

Payment is made by invoice after the tour.

Price

€750 for one person
€430 per person for 2 people

What's included

  • Planning and guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide

  • Any required rental equipment

What's not included

  • Accommodation for you and your mountain guide

  • Any cable car and lift pass costs for you and your mountain guide

  • The mountain guide’s expenses

Price

€750 for one person
€430 per person for 2 people

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What's included

  • Planning and guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide

  • Any required rental equipment

What's not included

  • Accommodation for you and your mountain guide

  • Any cable car and lift pass costs for you and your mountain guide

  • The mountain guide’s expenses

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What My Guests Say

Not Sure If This Tour Is Right for You?

It is especially important to me that the tour suits you — both in terms of your fitness and your experience. So if you are unsure, feel free to get in touch.

In a short phone call, we can find out together whether this tour is the right choice for you. This creates the best foundation for a safe and successful mountain experience.

0043 (0) 66475109630

Booking & Cancellation

Please note that a tour becomes binding once it has been confirmed by both parties. In the event of a short-notice cancellation, I reserve the right to charge a percentage of the guiding fee as a cancellation fee. Detailed information can be found in my cancellation policy. As a rule, payment is made by invoice after the tour.

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