Kühtaier Panorama via ferrata
Description
Beautiful, sporty via ferrata with sections D/E, but mostly around C. A lot of arm strength is needed on the steep, partly overhanging passages.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
Beautiful, sporty via ferrata with sections D/E, but mostly around C. A lot of arm strength is needed on the steep, partly overhanging passages.
A wonderful via ferrata in the granite of the Sellrain mountains leads to the 2807 m high Pockkogel. In the first section, you immediately reach a key section with a difficulty of C+. In the second sector, a good portion at grade D must be mastered. There are fewer footholds there, but excellent rock with natural grips. The summit ascent in the north face is certainly the highlight of this climbing route. The height and the north-facing location, associated with rather cool temperatures, create a high overall demand. However, a wonderful panoramic view awaits at the end of the via ferrata.
Climbing length and time required
750 m rope length. 3 – 3.5 hours, about 4.5 – 5 hours including the descent. Descent via the marked normal path down southwest to a notch, then further down to the Finstertaler reservoir and from the dam area right to the Dreiseenhütte, from the hut back down to Kühtai.
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Details
Characteristics
Way types
Exposition
Safety guidelines
SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA
The Austrian Alpine Club has formulated 10 recommendations for safely tackling via ferratas:
- Plan carefully
- Adapt the goal to personal abilities
- Use complete, standard-compliant equipment
- Do not start if there is a risk of thunderstorms
- Critically check wire ropes and anchors
- Partner check at the start
- Maintain sufficient distances
- Clear communication when overtaking
- Beware of falling rocks
- Respect nature and the environment
Via ferrata difficulty
Additional information
More information about climbing in the Ötztal:
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Traveling by car takes visitors via the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Kühtai the following parking options are available:
- Drei-Seen-Bahn Kühtai parking lot; free of charge
Current information
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, suitable footwear, possibly poles for the descent.