Pitztal - Via Ferrata

Steinwand - Arzl im Pitztal

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Difficulty
B / C
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Via Ferata length
350 m
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Via Ferata height
150 hm
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Sea Level
880 - 1110 m
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Exposure
N
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Best season
Apr - Oct

GPS Position / Ascent
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The local Steinwand via ferrata near Arzl is quick and easy to reach. A main route of difficulty level B/C leads through the shady north face.There are also two other variants. At the exit is the Adlerhorst viewing platform, from where you have a sensational view of the valley. The Adlerhorst viewing platform can be reached by "non-climbers" via two hiking trails. 

Difficulty B/C, variants D/E,C
Sporty via ferrata with two variants of varying difficulty. The left-hand variant is extremely steep and is in the D/E difficulty range; this route was named the "Andy Eiter Route" after climbing world champion Angy Eiter. The easier variant on the right is in the C range. 

 

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Walking time approach
15 min
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Climbing time
45 min
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Walking time descent
30 min
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Access
The Steinwand with the via ferrata is already visible from the car park. Follow the tarmac road steeply uphill to the fork in the road. Turn right here and follow the path to the left into the forest. Then follow the path to the start.
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Descent
There are various ways to get down to the valley quickly and easily. For the shortest route back to the car park, first walk a short distance down the wide path from the transmitter and then turn right towards Arzl.
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Public transport
Take the bus till the bus stop Arzl i. P. Gemeindeamt. Then walk to the MPreis supermarket and follow the Burgstallweg opposite. Approx. 100 metres after the large farm, the approach begins on the left-hand side.
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Journey
Leave the A12 Inntal motorway at the Imst exit or drive over the Fernpass/Reschenpass to Imst. At the roundabout in the direction of Pitztal, follow the Pitztal main road L16 to Arzl. After the petrol station, turn right towards the Klettersteig car park (behind the fire station).
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Parking
Free parking at the car park Steige. The parking lot is located behind the fire station.