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Via Ferrata Kühtaier Panorama

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    Wonderful, sporty via ferrata with sections D/E, but mostly around C. A lot of arm power is necessary on the pendent passage
    closed
    difficult
    Distance 0.1 km
    5:00 h
    267 m
    87 m
    2,807 m
    2,540 m
    This wonderful via ferrata amid the granite rocks of Sellrain, leads up to 2807-meter high Pockkogel peak. The first section features already a very difficult part graded C+. Most parts of the second section are graded D. Please note that there are less step ladders but many natural foot and hand holds in the rock. Especially the last climbing efforts towards the summit and the northern wall are the undisputed highlight of this climbing tour. Due to its high altitude and the quite low temperatures an excellent physical shape is required. Truly breathtaking panoramic views await climbers at the end of the via ferrata.

     

    Trail length and time required

    Pitch length 750 m. 3 – 3.5 hours, both ways (incl. descent) approx. 4.5 – 5 hours. Descent via signposted hiking trail leading down to the ridge in south-western direction. Further on past Finstertaler Stausee water reservoir. At the dam you turn-off to the right towards Dreiseenhütte. From here you walk down to the village of Kühtai.

    Difficulty
    D/E difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,807 m
    Lowest point
    2,540 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Approach
    2,540 m, 0:30 h
    Climbing length
    750 m, 3:30 h
    Descent
    2,807 m, 2:30 h

    Track types

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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/climbing

    Start

    car park Drei-Seen-Bahn | Kühtai
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.197665, 11.042286
    DMS
    47°11'51.6"N 11°02'32.2"E
    UTM
    32T 654690 5229153
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    Destination

    car park Drei-Seen-Bahn Kühtai

    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 Kühtai:

    - car park by the cable car Drei-Seen-Bahn; free of charge

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.197665, 11.042286
    DMS
    47°11'51.6"N 11°02'32.2"E
    UTM
    32T 654690 5229153
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Equipment: helmet, climbing harness and complete via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, appropriate shoes, hiking poles for the descent (optional).

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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    D/E difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    0.1 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    267 m
    Descent
    87 m
    Highest point
    2,807 m
    Lowest point
    2,540 m
    Scenic Cableway ascent/descent sport via ferrata

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