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Via Ferrata Zirbenwald | Obergurgl
Via Ferrata
· Gurgl
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The family-friendly via ferrata has two more difficult passages,
that require some experience.
Open
moderate
Distance 1.5 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent100 m
Descent37 m
Highest point1,958 m
Lowest point1,902 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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Access
0:25 h
Wall height
100 m
Climbing length
400 m,
2:00 h
Descent
1:00 h
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety 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
Required age for children: 10 years (1,40 m height)
Tips and suggestions
More details about climbing in Ötztal:https://www.oetztal.com/climbing
Start
center of Obergurgl
Coordinates:
DD
46.870159, 11.026519
DMS
46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.5"E
UTM
32T 654438 5192729
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Destination
center of Obergurgl
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 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
DD
46.870159, 11.026519
DMS
46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.5"E
UTM
32T 654438 5192729
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Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness and complete via ferrata climbing set, via ferrata gloves and appropriate climbing shoes.Status
Open
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
Family-friendly
Scenic
Classic via ferrata
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