Sadnig (2,745 m) via Fraganter Schutzhaus and Kleiner Sadnig

Ascent: From the parking lot over the bridge, immediately left, then follow the signs and markings over forest roads and pull paths towards Fraganter Schutzhaus, 750 m elevation gain, approx. 2 h.

From the hut, briefly go down the forest road, leave the road at the first curve and ascend over open, flat terrain towards the visible huts, cross a stream once, climb left behind the hut until you meet the summer trail markings. Follow these through sparse larch forest, past a signpost towards a stream, soon cross it and now continuously steeper up the larch slope; we are still on the summer trail. In the upper part of the larch slope, it is best not to follow the hairpin bends straight up but continue slightly ascending to the left until you leave the forest. Now ascend gently rising terrain towards the clearly visible Powder Col. The slope of Powder Col is best tackled with a few generously laid hairpin bends and at the end go right past the rocks. After the rocks, go straight up and you reach the basin below the Kleiner Sadnig. At the end of this, climb the steep slope and either soon right onto the ridge or directly to the summit. Pay attention to safe conditions on both variants!!! From Kleiner Sadnig descend briefly and follow the prominent ridge towards the main summit.

Descent: Either into the Sadnig notch and via the Mellenböden to the hut, or directly down the north flank (only with secure conditions and careful route study in advance), or back from Kleiner Sadnig as ascent.

Respect your limits! 5 rules for responsible snowshoe or ski touring:  

Where available, stay on marked routes; observe information boards as well as protected, conservation, and closed areas.    Respect wildlife: avoid feeding areas and immediately and quietly retreat if you spot wildlife.    Avoid young tree cultures (under three meters); ski edges can cause significant damage to trees.    Do not leave any waste behind.    Avoid noise. 

 Important for ski touring: Prohibition of skiing on young forest and reforestation areas