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Via Ferrata Schwärzenkamm | Obergurgl

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    A truly breathtaking panoramic via ferrata amid Obergurgl's glacier world. 
    closed
    difficult
    Distance 8.6 km
    4:00 h
    350 m
    228 m
    2,762 m
    1,902 m
    Starting with easy grade-A/B sections, the route becomes more difficult at the end (C/D). The eye-catching grass area after the first third of the via ferrata makes a perfect place for a rest stop. Here you can also leave the route via two emergency exits. The route is not extremely difficult but quite demanding due to its high Alpine location and the north-facing walls. Previous via ferrata experience is absolutely required. There are enough footholds and also two emergency exits (marked) which allow shortcuts.

     

    Trail length and time required 

    350 meters altitude gain (2410 - 2760 m), 700 m climbing trail length, approx. 3 hours; 4 hours incl. descent to Langtalereck Hütte.

     

    Descent

    From the exit area you reach Hochwilde Haus in about 40 minutes, Langtalereck Hütte in 60 minutes and Obergurgl in about 2.5 hours.

    Difficulty
    C difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,762 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Wall height
    350 m
    Climbing length
    700 m, 3:00 h
    Descent
    1:00 h

    Track types

    Path 3.96%Unknown 96.03%
    Path
    0.3 km
    Unknown
    8.2 km
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    Nederhütte
    SPAR supermarket Josef Grüner
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    Hotel The Crystal - "Salz & Pfeffer"
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Wiesental
    Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"

    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

    First aid
    Whether sport climbing or via ferrata tour, a first aid kit and a cell phone with a full battery should always be with you.

    Emergency call:

    140 - Mountain rescue - alpine emergency

    112 - European emergency call (works with any mobile phone and in any available network)

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about climbing in Ötztal:

    https://www.oetztal.com/climbing

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.870165, 11.026544
    DMS
    46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654440 5192729
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    Destination

    Obergurgl

    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 Gurgl:
    • Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable 
    • Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.870165, 11.026544
    DMS
    46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654440 5192729
    w3w 
    ///blunter.niceness.nasality
    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 ferrate set, via ferrate gloves and suitable footwear is required.

    Similar routes nearby

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    • Via Ferrata Moosalm | Sölden
    • Via ferrata Eckkamm | Huben
    • Via ferrata Reinhard Schiestl | Längenfeld
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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    C difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.6 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    350 m
    Descent
    228 m
    Highest point
    2,762 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
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