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The Mieminger Kette is a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps in the Eastern Alps. The Grünstein is one of the better-known peaks and a real classic among ski touring circuits. The tour conveys the finest Dolomite feeling due to the surrounding mountains.
Route description
The starting point of the tour is the small Marienbergalm ski resort in Biberwier. You start directly from the parking lot, either on foot across the ski resort or with the help of the lift to the Marienbergjoch (1789m). You can buy special tickets for the tour at the ticket office. The ascent towards Hölltörl begins at the Marienbergjoch. To do this, you cross a mountain pine-covered area to the south-east until you reach the Hölltörl, a saddle between the Grünstein and the Höllkopf at 2126m. From there, the first descent starts in an easterly direction into the so-called "Hell" at approx. 1760m. At the bottom of the "Hölle" you now ascent again and climb via the "Höllreise", a wide cirque, approx. 400m up to the Grünsteinscharte. You should keep fairly central here, as the steep gullies to the left and right can cause major self-triggered avalanches, especially in spring.
