Can also be done well as a circular route. Depending on your mood, first take the easy path and the eye of the needle as a descent or the other way around.

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Sven Hennig

September 20, 2021

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After the steps there is a narrow passage, if you are claustrophobic, this is the wrong place.

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RainerG

April 10, 2015

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After the first part of the ascent, the path divides at the plaque, in the "comfortable way" and the short climb. This is in my opinion the more interesting way

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