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Introduction
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Paperback - PVC
Published
1 Jun 2003
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852843700
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1852843705
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
200g
Pages
128
No. Maps
13
No. Photos
60
Originally Published
1 Jun 2003

Trekking in the Zillertal Alps

The Zillertal Rucksack Route by Allan Hartley

Guidebook to trekking the Zillertal Rucksack Route, which traverses the very best of the range located in the Austrian Tyrol spanning the Italy / Austria border. It links together eight huts along good tracks without having to cross glaciers, providing a continuous tour of around ten days. With opportunities to climb adjacent peaks. More...

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Seasons

Mid-June to late September. There may be late snow on high passes until July. August is busiest, Read More... but village festivals add lots of fun and character.

Centres

Mayrhofen at the start and end of the trek is the only real centre, although supplies can be Read More... obtained from huts en route.

Difficulty

Ideal for first-time visitors to the Alps, particularly for families with children. The route can Read More... be extended in time and difficulty to include ascents of peaks, glacier crossings and rock scrambles.

Must See

The ascent of the many peaks along the way which lie close to the huts, including the Ahornspitze Read More... and Grosser Loffler, and crossing the Floitenkees Glacier (all optional).
 
 

December 2005

Page 11. Mountain Rescue and Personal Insurance

The present value of OeAV insurance which comes with membership of UK Section of the Austrian Alpine Club is 22,000 Euros for rescue and 7500 Euros for medical costs.

Participants intending to visit the Zillertal should also note that the EU E111 Health Care is also valid in Austria but participants should note that this Health care Plan will only cover you for the level of free health care available to Austrian nationals; it will not cover the cost of private medical care nor repatriation to the United Kingdom.

Page 20 & 22. The Austrian Alpine Club

Current membership stands at 5100.

Membership costs.

Normal member; £40

Family member spouse; £31

Senior £31

Children; £14

Current address

The Manager

Austrian Alpine Club; UK Section

12a North Street

Wareham

Dorset BH 20 4AG

Tel 01929 556870

Fax 01929 554729

Email; manager@aacuk.org.uk

Web site; http://www.aacuk.org.uk

Page 31. Crevasse Rescue

Omitted from the sketch the preferred method of belay is the ice-axe reinforced Tee anchor.

Page 41. Ascent of the Ahornspitze

In 2002 the mountain avalanched and obliterated the upper section of the path leaving a lot of loose debris in its wake.

The guide should now read………..following an avalanche in 2002 a new path has been created which crosses the upper part of the rocky couloir to reach the west ridge at about 2700m. Thereafter the route follows the ridge over broken ground directly to the summit, steep in parts with some good scrambling.

 
 
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