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Via Ferrata Zirbenwald | Obergurgl

Via Ferrata · Gurgl closed
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    The family-friendly via ferrata has two more difficult passages, 

    that require some experience.

    closed
    moderate
    Distance 1.5 km
    3:00 h
    100 m
    37 m
    1,958 m
    1,902 m
    Right at the beginning - when you cross the suspension bridge - surefootedness and a good head for heights are absolutely required. A steel rope for via ferrata sets is available as well. The family-friendly route features two difficult grade-C sections where previous via ferrata experience is recommended. Pleasant and easy walking trail to the access area, ideal also for onlookers who can watch the sportsmen close-by.

     

    Length / Time

    100meters of difference in altitude on a 400 meter long climbing route. Climbing time: approx. 1.5 - 2 hours;
    3 hours incl. descent.

    Difficulty
    B/C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,958 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Approach
    0:25 h
    Wall height
    100 m
    Climbing length
    400 m, 2:00 h
    Descent
    1:00 h

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    Rest stops

    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurant
    Hotel Wiesental
    Hotel Gotthard-Zeit
    Hotel Enzian - "South Tyrolean fondue parlor"

    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

    Required age for children: 10 years (1,40 m height)

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about climbing in Ötztal:

    https://www.oetztal.com/climbing

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    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 country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient was: 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

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    46.870159, 11.026519
    DMS
    46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.5"E
    UTM
    32T 654438 5192729
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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 and appropriate climbing shoes.

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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    B/C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.5 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    100 m
    Descent
    37 m
    Highest point
    1,958 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
    Scenic Family-friendly Classic via ferrata

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