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Via ferrata Lehner Wasserfall | Längenfeld

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    Lehner Wasserfall
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    Fantastic via ferrata in a special surrounding, which provides a breathtaking fotospot. 

     

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    moderate
    Distance 0.4 km
    3:00 h
    220 m
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    1,338 m
    1,165 m
    In 2014 the via ferrate Lehner Wasserfall was extended with the left variant. The new variant is for experts on the left. . After an easy traverse, the first overhang has to be climbed with the highest level of difficulty (E). This variant is not suitable for children. The original route, which is to the right of the waterfall, is much easier than the new variant, but still requires strength, sure-footedness and alpine experience. At the original exit you can put your strength to the test on the short but difficult overhang. The overhang can be circumvented on the left with a slight variation. 50 meters above the exit, a hiking trail leads to the new rope bridge, so everyone can enjoy the new highlight.

     

    Trail length and time required

    220 meters altitude gain and 430 m rope length. 1.5 - 2 hours right exit and 2.5 - 3 hours left exit, with descent 3 - 3.5 hours.

     

    Difficulty
    C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
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    Highest point
    1,338 m
    Lowest point
    1,165 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Approach
    0:20 h
    Wall height
    220 m
    Climbing length
    430 m, 3:00 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:

     

    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

    More information about climbing can be found here

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Vertical, grade -C access wall, with easier, intermittent sections; past two short grade - B scarps to the vantage corner; ascending grade - B /D traverse; steeper face to the grade - D overhang (sidestepping possible); across a grade - B ledge and a steep grade - B face at the end. 

     

    Descent

    follow the signs right of the exit and return on the steep trail leading back to Lehn.

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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 Längenfeld, district Lehn:

     - car park behind heritage museum, payable

    Coordinates

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    47.082119, 10.945200
    DMS
    47°04'55.6"N 10°56'42.7"E
    UTM
    32T 647656 5216125
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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.

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    closed
    Difficulty
    C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    0.4 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    220 m
    Highest point
    1,338 m
    Lowest point
    1,165 m
    Scenic Family-friendly Classic via ferrata

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