The 3,436 m high Hochgall is the highest peak of the Rieserferner Group and is considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the Eastern Alps. As a prominent main summit, it rises visibly above the Antholz Valley and is regarded as a high-alpine classic for experienced mountaineers. The ascent from Lake Antholz requires not only good fitness, but also alpine experience and confident climbing technique.
In spring, the summit can traditionally still be climbed via the distinctive ice gully. From summer onwards – around July – the snowmelt, however, makes this ascent no longer possible. In close cooperation with the Mountain Guides Association of the Central/Lower Puster Valley district, an alternative route was therefore identified and opened in 2025 through targeted improvements. This has made it possible to reach the Hochgall from the Antholz Valley throughout the entire summer season.
