From the top station of the Mittelbergbahn cableway we ski down to the Mittelbergjoch col, 3.166 m. We keep on going down 90 vertical metres until we reach the flat Taschach glacier where we put the skins on our skis.

We ascend via hilly terrain and pass impressive seracs. Then we reach the ski depot at around 3.680 m above sea level.

Now we rope up, put the crampons on and and climb the last 100 vertical metres on the south east ridge. We have to tackle a short climbing section with grade I+ (UIAA). After that, we stand just next to the mighty summit cross and enjoy the breathtaking 360 degrees view.

We go down the same way back to the ski depot. Then we ski down an almost 2.000 vertical metres downhill run via the Taschach glacier back to the valley station of the Glacier Express.