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Via ferrata Hohe Mut | Gurgl
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Blick von der Hohe Mut Alm ins Gaisberg- und RotmoostalPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
Explanation
Take the Hohe Mut cable car from the center of Gurgl to the middle station. From there, follow the forest road for about 25 minutes until a trail branches off to the left. Follow this trail and after a few minutes, turn right to reach the start of the via ferrata. It is recommended to put on your via ferrata equipment at this junction to avoid delays for other climbers at the start.The approach to the via ferrata is well signposted.Total walking time from the Hohe Mut cable car middle station is 45 minutes.
Access:
Access without cable car:If the cable car is closed, there is the option to hike from the center of Gurgl to the via ferrata entrance (approx. 1:15 h). You can also ride an (E)-bike to the middle station of the Hohe Mut Bahn (approx. 30 min) and hike from there to the entrance.
Opening hours: www.gurgl.com/summer
Descent:
Descent without cable car:From the end of the via ferrata, follow the signs to the center of Gurgl. The recommended path is through the Zirbenwald, walking time: 1.5 hours.
PLACES TO REST:You can find a place to rest at the Hohe Mut Alm, which is located right next to the top station of the Hohe Mut Bahn. Further opportunities for refreshment can be found by walking towards the town center at the Schönwieshütte or Zirben Alm.
Opening hours: www.gurgl.com/summer
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
See You ObergurglAlpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurant
Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
Nederhütte
Hohe Mut Alm
Safety information
SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATAThe Austrian Alpine Club has published 10 recommendations for climbing on via ferratas in order to increase safety:
Plan carefully
Destination should correspond to personal abilities
Use complete set of professional climbing equipment
Don’t access the route in the event of a thunderstorm
Check wire rope and anchors accurately and critically
Partner check at the access point
Maintain sufficient distance
Talk clearly when overtaking someone
Watch out for falling rocks
Respect nature and environment
First aid
Whether sport climbing or via ferrata tour, a first aid kit and a cell phone with a full battery you should always with it! Emergency call 140 - Mountain Rescue - Alpine Emergency 112 - European emergency call (works with any mobile phone & in any available network)
Tips and suggestions
Find more information about climbing in the Ötztal here.Turn-by-turn directions
Public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: 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 countryroads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:- Parking garage (center of Obergurgl) | chargeable
- Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl | chargeable
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Equipment
Depending on the climbing route, appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves and suitable footwear is required.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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