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Viea ferrata Geierwand | Haiming

Via Ferrata · Haiming Open
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    Intermediate via ferrata tour in a limestone rock wall, which hast a high of almost 400 meter. 
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    moderate
    Distance 1.1 km
    3:00 h
    400 m
    5 m
    672 m
    659 m
    Intermediate via ferrata tour in a limestone rock wall, featuring a height of about 400 meters. Most parts of the tour are grade B but you shouldn't underrate the height and the time required as you need about 2.5 hours for the ascent. Bring enough to drink especially on warm days! There is a mini and a midi variant with several exit points, therefore this via ferrata route is also suitable for skilled beginners. There is no other emergency exit! A small rope suspension bridge, "Innschwebe", and the uninterrupted panoramic view of the lnntal Valley promise rewarding moments. Due to the very sunny location this route is accessible almost all year round.

     

    Trail length / Time required

    Almost 400 meters of altitude gain on a total rope length of about 800 meters. Ascent 2.5 hours, descent 0.5 hour.

    Difficulty
    B/C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
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    Highest point
    672 m
    Lowest point
    659 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Wall height
    400 m
    Climbing length
    800 m, 2:30 h
    Descent
    0:30 h

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    Safety information

    SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA

    The Austrian Alpine Club has published 10 recommendations for climbing on via ferratas in order to increase safety:

     

    1. Plan carefully
    2. Destination should correspond to personal abilities
    3. Use complete set of professional climbing equipment
    4. Don’t access the route in the event of a thunderstorm
    5. Check wire rope and anchors accurately and critically
    6. Partner check at the access point
    7. Maintain sufficient distance
    8. Talk clearly when overtaking someone
    9. Watch out for falling rocks
    10. Respect nature and environment

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about climbing in Ötztal:

    https://www.oetztal.com/klettern

     

     

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Grade B access (only via ledges, parallel), the narrow Gamsband features one B/C section, after reaching the "Innschwebe" rope bridge you also find some grade C steps. The last part is a bit easier – apart from the height – and graded A/B and A.

     

    Descent

    At the end of the route you take the slightly descending, signposted trail on the right (east) – which becomes much steeper after a while. Continue down to the access point of the Simmering climbing garden. Back to the car park on the Apple Road.

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    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Haiming:

     - car park Magerbach ( Parking area behind Rafting Alm and rafting exit point); free of charge

     

    Coordinates

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    47.258960, 10.874750
    DMS
    47°15'32.3"N 10°52'29.1"E
    UTM
    32T 641836 5235646
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Helmet, climbing harness and complete via ferrata climbing set, via ferrata gloves, appropriate climbing shoes, enough to drink!

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    B/C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.1 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    400 m
    Descent
    5 m
    Highest point
    672 m
    Lowest point
    659 m
    Classic via ferrata

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