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Stuibenfall Via Ferrata | Umhausen
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Stuibenfall Klettersteig - Umhausen-NiederthaiVideo: Ötztal / Oetztal / Otztal
Unique via ferrata right next to Tyrol's largest waterfall, the Stuibenfall.
Due to trail maintenance work involving helicopter transport, the hiking trail to STUIBENFALL from Umhausen starting at the Waldcafé Stuböbele and from Niederthai starting at the Holzbrücke entrance, as well as the Stuibenfall via ferrata, will be closed on Wednesday, 17.09.2025 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm!
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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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
Tips and suggestions
More info about climbing in the Ötztal:
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
Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, and suitable footwear.
Localization
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