Parstleswand, Summit in Tyrol, Austria

Parstleswand is a peak in the Oetztal Alps located within the Kaunergrat range. The mountain offers multiple climbing routes that follow ridges and traverse steep terrain with varying difficulty levels.

The north face, about 300 metres high, was first climbed in 1930 by W. Maresch and J. Egner, at climbing difficulty grade IV. The easiest route runs from the Kaunergrathütte over the Steinbockjoch and up the broad ridge north of the main summit, reachable in about an hour from the hut.

The north face, about 300 metres high, was first climbed in 1930 by W. Maresch and J. Egner, a route now rated UIAA grade IV and taking around three hours from the start. The normal route from Kaunergrathütte leads east to Steinbockjoch and up the broad ridge north of the main summit, about an hour in total.

Access requires taking a train to Imst-Pitztal station, then a bus to Plangeross, followed by a multi-hour hike to Kaunergrathütte. Proper footwear and experience in mountainous terrain are needed for safe climbing.

The main summit is joined to a 3,085 m secondary summit about 400 m to the east by a narrow, exposed ridge with little height difference. The north face, roughly 300 m high and rated UIAA grade IV, was first climbed in 1930 by W. Maresch and J. Egner.