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Stuibenfall Via Ferrata | Umhausen

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    Unique via ferrata right next to Tyrol's largest waterfall, the Stuibenfall.

    Open
    moderate
    Distance 1.5 km
    4:00 h
    162 m
    8 m
    1,226 m
    1,078 m
    The via ferrata in Umhausen-Niederthai with 450m climbing length requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. The via ferrata leads the first part along the rock face of Umhausen to a small rest area below a rock overhang. After the “rest area,” you climb directly on the left side of the Stuibenfall up to the exit. Here, daredevils have the opportunity to cross the “Stuiben” on a wire rope. You see the 159m high waterfall from a different perspective. The easier variant leads on the left side to the exit.

    Climbing length and time required

    300 meters of elevation gain and 450m climbing length. Approx. 3 hours, with descent about 3.5 - 4 hours.

    Requirements for the via ferrata:

    • Minimum height 1.40 m
    • Sure-footedness, no fear of heights, and physically fit
    • Already some experience with via ferrata/climbing

    More details about the via ferrata / www.climbers-paradise.com

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    Difficulty
    C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,226 m
    Lowest point
    1,078 m
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    Cardinal direction
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    Approach
    1:00 h
    Wall height
    300 m
    Climbing length
    450 m, 1:30 h
    Descent
    1:00 h

    Track types

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    Rest stops

    Badesee Ristorante & Pizzeria
    Ötzi's Einkehr

    Safety information

    SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA

    The Austrian Alpine Club has formulated 10 recommendations for using via ferratas to increase safety:

    1. Plan carefully
    2. Adapt the goal to personal capabilities
    3. Use complete, standard-compliant equipment
    4. Do not start if there is a risk of thunderstorms
    5. Critically check the wire rope and anchors
    6. Partner check at the start
    7. Keep sufficient distances
    8. Clear communication when overtaking
    9. Beware of falling rocks
    10. Respect nature and the environment

    Tips and suggestions

    More info about climbing in the Ötztal:

    https://www.oetztal.com/klettern

    Roadbook

    On the difficulty scale from A to E (from easy to extreme), the Stuibenfall via ferrata is rated C, in the medium range. Most of the route corresponds to the B level, with two short overhangs at C. Therefore, the Stuibenfall via ferrata is ideal for families and beginners. Many footholds have been built for children. This way, from about ten years old, they can enjoy climbing easily with an additional rope safety.

    Descent

    Descent via countless steps and the suspension bridge back to Umhausen.

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    Car park Bischoffsplatz
    Waalweg Arzwinkel
    Badesee Ristorante & Pizzeria
    Badesee Umhausen
    Ötztal Birds of Prey Park
    Ötzi Village
    Waldcafe Stuböbele
    Ötzi's Einkehr

    Public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public bus or local taxi companies!

    The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the tolled 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 Umhausen, the following parking options are available:

    - Bischofsplatz parking lot; subject to fees

    Coordinates

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    47.131586, 10.930710
    DMS
    47°07'53.7"N 10°55'50.6"E
    UTM
    32T 646420 5221595
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, and suitable footwear. 

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.5 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    162 m
    Descent
    8 m
    Highest point
    1,226 m
    Lowest point
    1,078 m
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