A lot of carrying for little driving

Snow condition

First you have to carry 300 meters. Then you have to search a bit off the beaten track to find the descent. On the south side there is still more or less closed snow cover up to 1400m. On the north side, downhill skiing is possible up to 1200m.

Snow quality

Rain cover with few soft spots

Danger of falling on even the slightest steep slope. You have to be very careful where the terrain leads. It is better to avoid steep slopes above areas with a lot of consequence, such as forests or rockfalls, or not to fall.

Overall impression

Hochgrat is hardly worthwhile with skis. The carrying passage is very long. The rain has nibbled away all the fresh snow from the pre-Christmas period and left a lousy layer of ice up to the highest altitudes. For good and sensible tours, you would now have to dig deep into your bag of tricks.