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· Haiming OpenVia ferrata Geierwand
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Via ferrata Haiming-GeierwandPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
The difficulty is usually level B, but the height and walking time (about 2.5 hours ascent) should not be underestimated. Bring enough to drink on warmer days. A rope bridge called "Innschwebe" and the constant view into the wide Inn valley make the via ferrata especially rewarding. Due to the sunny location, the via ferrata is accessible almost all year round.
Length and time required
Almost 400 m elevation gain and just over 800 m total rope length. 2.5 hours ascent. 0.5 hours descent
More details about the via ferrata / www.climbers-paradise.com
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
Gasthof Rafting AlmSafety information
SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA
The Austrian Alpine Club has formulated 10 recommendations for via ferrata to increase safety:
- Plan carefully
- Adapt the goal to your personal abilities
- Use complete, standard-compliant equipment
- Do not start if there is a risk of thunderstorms
- Check cable and anchors critically
- Partner check at the start
- Maintain adequate distances
- Clear communication when overtaking
- Beware of rockfall
- Respect nature and the environment
Tips and suggestions
More info about climbing in the Ötztal:
Roadbook
Due to construction, blasting, and rock clearance work, the via ferrata is closed from Monday, May 12, 2025, to and including Friday, June 27, 2025! Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays are excluded from this closure. On these days, the via ferrata and descent are freely accessible.
The start (only via the slab start, direction of travel) begins with difficulty B, in the small Gams band there is a section with B/C and in the area after the rope bridge "Innschwebe" there are some pitches with difficulty C. The last part is, apart from the height, somewhat easier with sections marked A/B and A.
Descent
At the exit, take the marked path immediately to the right (east), first gently, then steeply downward until you reach the entrance to the Simmering climbing garden. Return to Apfelstraße and the parking lot.
Raftingzentrum Magerbach
adventure specialist - aquaMonte Outdoorsport+Touristik GmbH
adventure specialist - Fankhauser OutdoorSport
Gasthof Rafting Alm
parking area Magerbach
adventure specialist - Outdoor Refugio Otto
E-Bike Ladestation Apfelmeile Haiming- von Mittwoch 12.03 bis Donnerstag 17.04 aufgrund von Grabungsarbeiten der TINETZ gesperrt
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 travel conveniently and quickly with public bus services or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and easily plan your trip with the route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Haiming, the following parking options are available:
- Magerbach parking lot (after Raftingalm and rafting exit point); subject to fees
Coordinates
Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, suitable footwear. Possibly poles for the descent, enough to drink
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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