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A sign outside the hut indicates the way to the Bielerhöhe, at first picked out with waymarks across a bouldery wilderness, but then a path becomes clearer as it slants across the hillside heading northeast. As you gain height, retrospective views reveal that the hut is perched on a glacial sill.

The path to the joch is mostly good, but there are several fairly exposed sections where caution is advised. About 40mins after leaving the hut the way turns a spur into the hanging valley of the Gatschettatäli headed by the 2823m Hochmaderer. About 6mins later reach a path junction at 2300m. Ignore the left branch (a high route to Ganeu and Gaschurn) and keep ahead with cairns and red paint flashes guiding the way ever higher through the rocky little valley.

Descending from the Hochmaderer Joch, the Vermunt Stausee can be seen in the valley below

The Hochmader, with the joch to its left

Shortly before gaining the pass, an alternative path strikes off left to make the ascent of the Hochmaderer – a recommended diversion. Allow 50–60mins for the ascent, plus 40mins descent back to this junction.