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Germany
Status
Amateur
Here since
February 2010
Favorite Peak
Reichenspitze
Favorite Area
Zillertal Alps & Venediger Group
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About me
Technique

Double row freehand 360° panoramics.

Equipment

Canon EOS550D, Sigma 17-70.

Stitching and Finish

Professional workflow.

Mountaineering

I started serious mountaineering (and especially ski mountaineering) during my time in Boulder, CO.

Panoramic Photography

Thomas Worbs introduced me to the world of professional panoramic photography and I’m glad to have yet another reason and excuse to climb, hike and ski whenever I can find some spare time.

Alps East - Portfolio of Roland Hoffmann
Hohes Licht
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2010
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Allgäu Alps
A beautiful day for our traverse of the Heilbronner Weg starting from the Waltenberger Haus.
Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2013
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
The "Ehrwalder Matterhorn" can be reached via a short but interesting scramble from the Coburger hut.
Hoher Gaif
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2014
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
I have short rest before the serious part of the Blassengrat begins.
Hochblassen Signalgipfel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2012
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
A lonely place among the rocks to enjoy this beautiful fall day.
Alpspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2013
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
Blazing sun and almost knee-deep powder... What more could one ask for?
Großer Waxenstein
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2013
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
The perfect escape from the city on this hot summer day.
Westliche Karwendelspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2013
Country
Germany/Austria
State
Bavaria/Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
This is the Northern end of the Mittenwalder Höhenweg.
Mittenwalder Höhenweg
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2013
Country
Germany/Austria
State
Bavaria/Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
Almost the entire Mittenwalder Höhenweg is visible from this little summit.
Mittlere Ödkarspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2014
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
The spectacular Karwendel scenery makes up for the lack of alpine challenge on this traverse.
Birkkarspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2014
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
The highest Karwendel summit is easy to reach and a popular destination throughout the year.
Lamsenjochhütte
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
The sunrise promises a gorgeous fall day as I make my way to the Lamsenspitze.
Lamsenspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
One of the better ways to start a weekday: Lonely morning on top of the Lamsenspitze.
Hochnissl
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
Most of the Eastern Alps present themselves from this great viewpoint high above the river Inn.
Sonnjoch
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
November 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
Despite the clouds the great visibility made this 25km-roundtrip hike and climb worthwhile.
Roßsteinnadel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2012
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Bavarian Prealps
Climbing together with Thomas Worbs I took the panorama from the top of this needle.
Trainsjoch Zoom
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2016
Country
Germany/Austria
State
Bavaria/Tyrol
Mountains
Bavarian Prealps
Tommi and I were rewarded with a surprisingly good long distance view on this pleasant fall hike.
Hochgern
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2014
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Chiemgau Alps
When there's not enough snow for skiing, we just go on a hike.
Vordere Kesselschneid
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2015
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Kaiser Mountains
Skiing up (and down!) the Eggersgrinn to these Kaiser summits requires excellent conditions and is no job for the faint hearted.
Pyramidenspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2015
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Kaiser Mountains
The best known of the Zahmer Kaiser summits is only its second highest.
Ellmauer Halt
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2013
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Kaiser Mountains
Late in the year and early in the day is probably the only way to have the Ellmauer Halt entirely to yourself... And totally worth it!
Hintere Schwärze (Cima Nera)
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
The actual summit did not provide enough room for a handheld panorama.
Similaun
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2014
Country
Austria/Italy
State
Tyrol/Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
After rain, sleet and an actual snowstorm on the previous day, the Similaun rewards us with perfect conditions and amazing visibility.
Fineilspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2014
Country
Austria / Italy
State
Tyrol / Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
The receding ice has turned this ascent from a nice firn climb to a nasty scree scramble.
Grawand
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2015
Country
Italy
State
Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
Just a short (albeit exposed) stroll from our cozy hotel.
Fluchtkogel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
An easy ski ascent from the Vernagthütte brings us to this excellent viewpoint in the heart of the Ötztal Alps.
Wildspitze North Summit
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2014
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
The Alps' #4 in prominence is quite a crowded place all year round. After visiting both summits we skied the Western flank in between.
Weißkugel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
The queen of the Ötztal is no easy conquest: The very long approach on the Hintereisferner is followed by a steep finish and some exposed climbing.
Mitterlochspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2013
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
Easter Monday: a nice summit with a great view followed by a descent in perfect spring powder.
Hochvernagtspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
A good day to seek higher ground. We also found some great powder on the way down.
Piz Buin
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2012
Country
Austria/Switzerland
State
Vorarlberg/Graubünden
Mountains
Silvretta
The spectacular view and an exhilarating descent through the Buinlücke made this a memorable climb.
Unterer Fochezkopf
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
The shortest night of the year ends as we put on the crampons for the ascent via the Kaindlgrat.
Kaindlgrat
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
A short break before the final summit ascent.
Großes Wiesbachhorn
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
Breathtaking! The free-standing firn-capped Wiesbachhorn towers 2400m above the valley of the Fuscher Ache.
Großes Wiesbachhorn
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
In early summer the Kaindlgrat still holds enough snow to make this a very enjoyable climb.
Hinterer Bratschenkopf
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
We quickly bagged another summit before the bad weather moved in just after noon.
Zuckerhütl
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Stubai Alps
After a crowded and exciting ascent I was able to enjoy this spectacular summit all by myself!
Innere Sommerwand
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Stubai Alps
A brief warm-up for the next day's trip to the Ruderhofspitze.
Ruderhofspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Stubai Alps
A long hike up the Alpeiner Ferner followed by nice scrambling on the South ridge brought us to the summit on this hot and hazy summer day.
Guffert Ostgrat
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2009
Country
Austria
State
Tirol
Mountains
Rofan
Early morning view to the summit of Guffert from its East ridge. Still autumn fog in the lower regions.
Guffertspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2009
Country
Austria
State
Tirol
Mountains
Rofan
Early morning view from the summit of Guffert. Still autumn fog in the lower regions.
Rofan's Heart
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Rofan
Thomas W. and I on our way to the Rofanspitze on this beautiful winter day.
Königsleitenspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Kitzbühel Alps
Small in-resort ski tour in early January.
Östlicher Salzachgeier
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Kitzbühel Alps
An easy ski mountain which offers a great view of the Zillertal Alps and the Venediger Group.
Wildgerloskees I
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Monday morning 7:00: The first sun hits the glacier as I stop for a break. The first 1.000m are done on bike and skis.
Wildgerloskees II
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Just below the last steep part at the summit the view opens to the East showing the Venediger Group.
Reichenspitze West Ridge
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
One hour from the Reichenspitz summit we are about to trade gnarly glacier for loose, steep and exposed rock.
Reichenspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Finally on the top: A perfect day on my favorite mountain.
Wildgerlos III
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
The season's last ski descent starts with a view that stetches from the Bavarian Prealps all the way to the Dolomites. Ski heil!
Gabler
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
The perfect mountain: 1800m of ideal North-facing ski terrain and a breathtaking rock finish with stunning views.
Wildkarspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2009
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
This panorama I shot from the summit of the Wildkarspitze in Austria, Salzburger Land.
Wildkarspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
My 8th ascent of the Wildkarspitze: time for a new panorama!
Wildkarspitze NE ridge
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
A short break to take in the view before the final summit scramble.
Olperer
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
November 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Great climbing for November!
Großer Löffler (Monte Lovello)
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Clouds boil up from the Italian side of the Großer Löffler, one of the most prominent peaks of the Zillertal Alps.
Bergerkogel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2015
Country
Austria
State
Osttirol
Mountains
Venediger Group
We escaped the bad weather back home and found sun and untracked powder South of the Felbertauern.
Obersulzbachkees
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Venediger Group
Sunrise on the Obersulzbach glacier on our way to the north ridge of the Großer Geiger.
Großer Geiger
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land/Tyrol
Mountains
Venediger Group
We traversed the Geiger N to S. The summit offers a great view into the Venediger Group without the crowds you meet on its more famous neighbor.
Kürsinger Hütte
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Venediger Group
The Kürsinger Hütte makes an excellent base camp for tackling the summits of the Venediger Group from the North.
Keeskogel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Venediger Group
Our afternoon excursion up the Keeskogel's SE ridge is rewarded with this amazing panorama.
Torwächter (Venediger N-Grat)
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Venediger Group
The "Gatekeeper" separates the lower and upper North ridge and provides an excellent brunch spot.
Großvenediger
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Austria
State
East Tyrol
Mountains
Venediger Group
After a somewhat crowded ascent via the Rainertörl we had this spectacular summit all to ourselves.
Großvenediger
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land/East Tyrol
Mountains
Venediger Group
The crowds have already left as we reach the summit after climbing the North ridge.
Großvenediger
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land/East Tyrol
Mountains
Venediger Group
After a long day and a very cold and lonely finish we reached the summit only 45 minutes before sunset.
Dreiherrnspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2010
Country
Austria/Italy
State
Salzburg/Tyrol/Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Venediger Group
The ascent via the east ridge turned out to be a real alpine challenge and a worthy finish to this spectacular weekend.
Oberwalderhütte
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Carinthia
Mountains
Glockner Group
Great views of the Glockner and the Pasterzenboden.
Klockerin
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Glockner Group
A worthy substitute for the Wiesbachhorn, which we could not reach from the Schwarzenberghütte.
Tauernkogel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Granatspitz Group
Too much fresh snow prevented us from more serious mountaineering such that we could enjoy this great view instead.
Hochfillegg (Hohe Fürleg)
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Granatspitz Group
A great first day in the DAV course "Hochtouren" at the Rudolfshütte.
Hocheiser Nordgrat
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Glockner Group
We retreated from the ridge when a huge cornice broke off. And that was only the start of the adventure!
Fanatkogel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Glockner Group
Just a short scramble from the Stüdlhütte is this nice lookout on the Alps' #2 in prominence and tomorrow's objektive.
Großglockner
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2016
Country
Austria
State
Carinthia / East Tyrol
Mountains
Glockner Group
Traversing the entire Glocknerwand and climbing the Glockner NW ridge was the undisputed highlight of the 2016 season!
Granatspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Granatspitz Group
Although we did not reach the Granatspitze summit, we still had a great third day in the DAV glacier course.
Hochkönig
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2012
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Berchtesgaden Alps
Not a very pretty summit but it does offer an almost unparalleled view of the Hohe Tauern.
Königsjodler
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Berchtesgaden Alps
After a crowded ascent in the clouds I have the Königsjodler almost all to myself on the way down.
Teufelshörndl
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Berchtesgaden Alps
One of the best yodel spots of the Königsjodler ferrata!
Il Chapütschin
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2013
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
Mountains
Bernina Alps
It would be an impressive peak anywhere else in the Eastern Alps. Here it's just a small mountain with lots of famous neighbors.
Il Dschimels
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2013
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Graubünden/Lombardy
Mountains
Bernina Alps
Dschimels is part of the ridge that forms the Southern edge of the Val Roseg as well as the Swiss-Italian border.
Piz Palü Ostgipfel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2013
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
Mountains
Bernina Alps
Can't see the mountain from its top: Most noticeable on grand peaks like this perfectly sculpted piece of rock and ice.
Piz Palü
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2016
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
Mountains
Bernina Alps
A strong and gusty wind made the traverse from the Eastern summit quite exciting.
Palinkopf
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2014
Country
Austria/Switzerland
State
Tyrol/Graubünden
Mountains
Samnaun Group
After a full day of skiing we enjoy the view before the long run back down to Samnaun.
Marmolada - Punta Penia
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2015
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
We had the Dolomites' #1 all to ourselves from the Rifugio Contrin all the way to the summit.
Monte de le Cianpedele
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
Sunny summer evening in the Dolomites.
Cianpedele Dawn
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
A brief stroll from the Auronzo hut before sunrise.
Paternsattel (Forcella Lavaredo)
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
The morning is still peaceful before the tourist crowds arrive for the popular hike around the Tre Cime.
Passportenscharte
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
One of the best viewpoints on the Paternkofel traverse.
Große Zinne (Cima Grande)
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
Although surrounded by higher summits, their distinctive shape puts the Drei Zinnen among the most famous Alpine peaks.
Zinnenbalkon
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
On our descent from the Große Zinne we stop here to admire the incredible spires of the Kleine Zinne.
Picberg
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2015
Country
Italy
State
Alto Adige
Mountains
Dolomites
A short pre-dinner stroll from the Rifugio Fermeda.
Monte Cevedale
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2009
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
Monte Cevedale treated us with a spectacular view of the Dolomites on this beautiful spring ski day.
Monte Cevedale
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
A warm and windless summer day on magnificent Monte Cevedale.
Palòn de la Mare
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
Our first stop on this great ski day before we head over to the powder on Cevedale's Northern slopes.
Zufallspitze
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
We traversed the Zufallspitze and found excellent powder on the way down to the Pizzini hut.
Pizzo Tresero
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The Pizzo Tresero marks the Western edge of the Forni Cirque and offers an excellent overview of this famous ski mountaineering playground.
Punta Pedranzini
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
Just a little scrambling from Pizzo Tresero gets you up on this much less crowded summit.
Cima Linke
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
We pass Cima Linke, a subsidiary peak of Monte Vioz, on our way down to the Branca hut.
Ghiacciao dei Forni
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The huge Forno glacier is still in the shade as we pause on our way up to Punta San Matteo.
Punta San Matteo
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The San Matteo dominates the Tresero-Vioz ridge and thus marks the Southern border of the Forno cirque.
Monte Giumella
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
We make a long lunch break on Giumella before starting our exhausting descent through tons of soggy summer snow.
Laghi di Cedèc
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
After passing the Pizzini hut we head up to Passo del Cevedale on our way back home...
Ortler
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2014
Country
Italy
State
Lombardia/Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The grand season finale: June powder and a 2000m ski descent!
Hintergrat
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2014
Country
Italy
State
Lombardia/Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ortler Alps
An hour after sunrise we reach the first icefield and take some time to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Ortler
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2014
Country
Italy
State
Lombardia/Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ortler Alps
We had perfect conditions and stable autumn weather on the Hintergrat.
Monte Pasquale
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2009
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
Winter view from Monte Pasquale to Monte Cevedale and Gran Zebrù on a beautiful spring ski day.
Zufallferner
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Bolzano
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The start of a very long day as we head up Cevedale on our traverse to the Rifugio Vioz.
Vedretta della Lobbia
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Adamello-Presanella Alps
On our way to Corno di Cavento we were treated with this spectacular sunrise on the Lobbia glacier.
Pian di Neve
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Adamello-Presanella Alps
Not steep but certainly huge: The Pian di Neve on the way from the Lobbia Hut to Monte Adamello.
Dosson di Genova
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Adamello-Presanella Alps
A 3.400 m peak with great view into the heart of the Adamello range.
Corno di Cavento
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Adamello-Presanella Alps
Since the Passo di Cavento took longer than expected we settled for this one instead of Monte Care Alto.
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Claridenfirn
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
Mountains
Glarus Alps
Short breakfast stop on our way from the Gemsfairenstock up to the Clariden.
Bifertengrätli
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
Mountains
Glarus Alps
After climbing more than 2000 m today the Fridolins hut awaits us.
Bifertenfirn
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
Mountains
Glarus Alps
The most difficult part (the Schneerus) is behind us already as we have breakfast at 3000 m.
Tödi
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus/Graubünden
Mountains
Glarus Alps
He may measure only 3.600m but in spirit the Tödi surely belongs to the Western Alps' 4000ers!
Pizzo Bareta
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2009
Country
Switzerland
State
Ticino
Mountains
Leone Group
Long-distance view of the Jungfrau-Aletsch region from below Pizzo Molare in Ticino, Switzerland.
Allalinhorn
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2014
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
Being one of the easiest 4000m peaks doesn't make the view from the summit any less impressive.
Tête de Valpelline
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2015
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Valais/Valle d'Aosta
Mountains
Valais Alps
Perfect weather for this amazing viewpoint, our first summit on the westbound Haute Route.
Neue Monte Rosa Hütte
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
A great place to stay after a hard ski day.
Castor
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Valais/Valle d'Aosta
Mountains
Valais Alps
The higher one of the twins offers spectacular views and a fantastic ski descent to the Monte Rosa hut.
Grenzgletscher
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
After a great descent from Castor and a long traverse of the Gorner- and Grenzgletscher we are almost at the Monte Rosa hut.
Silbersattel
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
A cosy place to rest with the giant crevasses of the Monte Rosa glacier in front and the 2200m drop of the Macugnaga face in your back.
Mont Vélan
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2014
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Valais/Valle d'Aosta
Mountains
Valais Alps
The deceptively flat summit is followed by a steep descent down the Glacier de Valseroy.
Pigne d'Arolla
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2015
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
After the crowds have departed we enjoy the second summit on our Westbound Haute Route.
Breithorn
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Valais/Valle d'Aosta
Mountains
Valais Alps
This easy 4000er was the start of our Monte Rosa tour.
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