Breitgrieskarbach

Abalakov bonanza Last Update: 01.11.2024 by Jeroen Kirchner
Country: Österreich / Austria
Region: Tirol
Subregion: Bezirk Innsbruck-Land
Town: Scharnitz
v3 a2 III
3h5
30min
2h30
5min
1380m
1100m
280m
x
26m
2x30
14
800m
Bike/Mountainbike
Rating:
★★★★★
2.2 (3)
Info:
★★★
1.7 (3)
Belay:
★★★
1.3 (3)
Summary:
Easy introductory tour that is a shorter (30') bike ride from Scharnitz and with less compromise. The bigger abseils (max. 25m.) have double, recent anchors (2022-2024). The smaller, often downclimbable passages have either 1 bolt or 1 abalakov as aid.
April - October
South
8.00km²
Summary:
Easy introductory tour that is a shorter (30') bike ride from Scharnitz and with less compromise. The bigger abseils (max. 25m.) have double, recent anchors (2022-2024). The smaller, often downclimbable passages have either 1 bolt or 1 abalakov as aid.
Access:
30' bike + 30' approach on the orographic right bank
Approach (30 min):
Park the bike by the bridge and hike up orographic right. The trail takes a wide turn to the left and away from the canyon (do not mistake it for smaller animal trails) and comes back to the canyon gradually through small bushes and pine trees. The trail is not marked but is rather obvious in its upper part.
Tour (2 h 30):
The tour starts well protected with a higher abseil and intermediate belay. 2 bolts L 12m to intermediate anchor 2 bolts L 14m to foot of the waterfall 1 bolt L 'Gemserast' 5m 1 abalakov R optional 6m 1 abalakov L optional 6m 1 bolt R optional 5m (active) 1 bolt + 1 abalakov R S-turn 12m Stuck boulder downclimb R 3m 1 bolt L double drop 10m 1 abalakov L 5m 1 abalakov R 8m 1 bolt + 1 abalakov R double drop 10m 1 abalakov R optional 4m downclimb + walk 5' 2 bolts R 26m
Return (5 min):
Exit L after the sources to find a trail back to the road and bridge.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
47.38564°, 11.36393° ↓↑
DMS: 47° 23" 8.3', 11° 21" 50.15'
DM: 47° 23.138", 11° 21.836"
Google Maps
Austria Topo
Canyon End
47.37885°, 11.36134° ↓↑
DMS: 47° 22" 43.86', 11° 21" 40.82'
DM: 47° 22.731", 11° 21.68"
Google Maps
Austria Topo
15.10.2024 Jeroen Kirchner ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Added (double) anchors where previously there were none, also added more abalakovs to take away some of the exposure in the downclimbs. Would be great to add quicklinks for all 7 abalakovs.
07.07.2024 Jeroen Kirchner ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Possible thunderstorms didn't allow for time to complete the anchors, just a quick visit to the canyon. Water levels seems rather stable throughout the year.
15.09.2022 Jeroen Kirchner ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔
Having done all tours in the area, i was curious about the smaller canyons that are nowhere described. To my surprise there was no anchors, i completed the tour on abalakov or downclimb.
Hydrology:
Snowmelt, rainfall and karstic sources at the start and end of the canyon.