Hochkalter via the Blaueis Glacier and Blaueis North Face

This is a more serious alpine variant on Hochkalter that uses the Blaueis Glacier and steeper mountain terrain. It is more demanding than the normal route and is affected strongly by snow, ice, and glacier conditions. The route is exposed to objective hazards such as rockfall and changing conditions on the glacier. It requires solid alpine experience and appropriate glacier equipment when conditions demand it. Because of the steeper terrain, it is less suitable than the normal route for parties seeking an easier ascent. Descent may be complex and is often done by the safest available line rather than the ascent route.