Starting Point
The mountain hike starts in Latschau. First, you’ll hike through the Gauertal valley to the Lindauer Hütte. You should plan on spending about two to two and a half hours on this first section. At the hut, you can refuel before the alpine part of the hike begins.
Directions
From the Lindauer Hut, follow the signs toward Drusentor and Drei Türme. The trail leads between Sulzfluh and Drusenfluh toward the Swiss border. Along the way, you’ll also pass the “Botha-Loch” natural monument. However, do not hike all the way to Drusentor; instead, turn right at the signposted junction toward Drei Türme.
Use the Sporaturm—a prominent rock tower located just ahead of the Drei Türme—as a landmark. First, head directly toward it, then pass to its left. As you do so, you’ll cross a steep scree slope with loose rocks. There is an increased risk of rockfall here. Therefore, be especially careful to maintain a safe distance from other climbers. Along the rest of the ascent, individual markers will help you find your way.
You’ll then reach a cirque that leads steeply upward to the left of the Mittlerer Drusenturm. Toward the end, the gradient increases significantly. If there are snowfields, crampons are strongly recommended. On the right side of the cirque is a wire rope, which may be partially covered depending on snow conditions.
After about 20 minutes, you’ll reach the saddle between the Großer Drusenturm and the Mittlerer Drusenturm. From the saddle, it’s a short walk to the summit cross on the Middle Tower. To reach the Great Tower, head left from the saddle; after about ten minutes, you’ll reach the highest point of the Three Towers at 2,830 meters. There is a summit logbook there, but no summit cross.
End Point
The descent follows the same route. You’ll head back down across the cirque and the scree slope to the Lindauer Hut, and then hike through the Gauertal valley back down to the starting point in Latschau.
