Lärmstange

The Lärmstange is a mountain 2,686 metres above sea level in the Zillertal Alps of Tirol. It stands apart from the main peaks, close to the Hintertux ski area. The slopes around it drop steeply into valleys on several sides. A high mountain hut called the Friesenberghaus sits below its western flank. The Friesenberghaus has been a base for climbers since the 19th century. Climbers value the Lärmstange for routes that range from scrambling to technical rock. The normal ascent follows a ridge from the Kasererscharte, crossing a scree slope before reaching the summit. The north ridge is a classic climb graded 4+, taking about an hour and a half. The overhanging east face holds a harder line first climbed in 1982 by Darshano L. Rieser and Paul Koller, graded VII+/VIII-. These climbs give experienced mountaineers a serious challenge in a quiet setting. Visitors to the area find the Friesenberghaus a welcoming stop. The hut offers food and beds for those climbing or walking nearby. The Doppelsesselbahn Lärmstange, built in 1978, runs east of the peak and links the ski area to the lower slopes. From the top of the lift there are wide views over the Zillertal Alps. The contrast between the busy ski runs below and the wild summit above makes the Lärmstange a striking place to visit.