Alex Luger climbs Sangre de Toro on Rote Wand, Austria

In truth the ascent dates back to 2012: carried out together with Günther Winkel, Robert Natter and Konrad Mathis, Sangre de Toro was established ground-up without the use of aid. Seven pitches breach difficulties up to 8b+, protected with a mix of trad gear, pegs and bolts.

While the Lechquellengebirge certainly isn't as famous as other mountain groups nearby (such as the Rätikon, it's beautiful Rote Wand boasts an important climbing history. Luger explains "In the 1980's the climbers created free climbs using mainly trad pro, pegs were used sparingly. The Rote Wand's late heyday is the reason why this peak remained unscathed from the iron age and the ensuing rebolting. Even by today's standards the routes put up Jürgen Brandauer & Co are testing climbs."