Klettern - Climbers Paradise - Via Ferrata

Via ferrata Obergurgl Zirbenwald

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Difficulty

C / D

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Via Ferata length

400 m

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Via Ferata height

100 hm

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Sea Level

1900 - 2060 m

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Exposure

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Best season

Jul - Sep

GPS Position / Ascent

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Description

Already the entry over a suspension bridge requires courage and dexterity. A wire rope for securing with the via ferrata set is available. The family-friendly via ferrata hat two difficult C passages which require some experience. Also enjoyable is the easy hike to and from the exit. Hence, also non-climbers can be close to the action.

Level of difficulty/equipment:
On a scale for the difficulty rating ranging from A to E (easy to extreme), this via ferrata is in between B and C. The large part of the route is B. Hence, families with children from 10 onwards can enjoy the climbing here. Equipment: Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, suitable footwear.

Length and required time:
100 meters in altitude and 400 m climbing. Ca. 1,5 - 2 hours. With descent approximately 3 hours.

Descent:
Via the hiking trail Nr.9 towards Obergurgl.

Infos

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Walking time approach

25 min

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Climbing time

1 h

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Walking time descent

35 min

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Access

At the southern end of Obergurgl you follow the path to the Zirben Alm.

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Descent

Return via hiking trail no. 9 towards Obergurgl. Or turn left towards Ramolhaus, then go over the bridge and past the Zirbenalm to Obergurgl.

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Journey

From the roundabout at the beginning of the Ötztal on the Ötztal federal road B186 about 36 km to Sölden, from there drive another 15 km to Obergurgl. In Obergurgl there is a parking garage (charges apply) at the entrance to the town and at the church.

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Parking

Parking garage in the village center of Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), chargeable
Parking garage at the entrance to the town – Festkoglbahn valley station, chargeable

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