Stuibenfall Via Ferrata | Umhausen
Description
Unique via ferrata right next to Tyrol's largest waterfall, the Stuibenfall.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
Unique via ferrata right next to Tyrol's largest waterfall, the Stuibenfall.
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
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Exposition
Safety guidelines
SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA
The Austrian Alpine Club has formulated 10 recommendations for using via ferratas to increase safety:
- Plan carefully
- Adapt the goal to personal capabilities
- Use complete, standard-compliant equipment
- Do not start if there is a risk of thunderstorms
- Critically check the wire rope and anchors
- Partner check at the start
- Keep sufficient distances
- Clear communication when overtaking
- Beware of falling rocks
- Respect nature and the environment
Via ferrata difficulty
Additional information
More info about climbing in the Ötztal:
Directions
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.
Arrival
Public transit
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
Starting point
Getting there
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
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, and suitable footwear.