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Via ferrata Zirbenwald | Obergurgl
Ötztal Verified partner
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
The family-friendly via ferrata has two more difficult C sections that require some experience.
Crossing the suspension bridge at the start already requires courage and skill; a cable for securing with the via ferrata set is provided. The easy hiking trail to and from the exit is especially pleasant, so non-climbers can also be close to the action.
Length and time required
100 meters altitude and 400 m climbing length. approx. 1.5 to 2 hours, about 3 hours including descent.
More details about the via ferrata / www.climbers-paradise.com
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Hotel Gotthard-ZeitHotel Enzian - "South Tyrolean fondue parlor"
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurant
Hotel Wiesental
Safety information
SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA
The Austrian Alpine Club has formulated 10 recommendations for via ferrata climbing to increase safety:
- Plan carefully
- Adjust the target to your personal abilities
- Use complete, standards-compliant equipment
- Do not start if there is a thunderstorm risk
- Critically check the cable and anchors
- Partner check at the start
- Maintain sufficient distances
- Clear communication when overtaking
- Beware of rockfall
- Respect nature and the environment
Minimum age of children: 10 years (1.40 m height)
Tips and suggestions
More info about climbing in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/klettern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue your journey to your desired destination within the entire valley by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your journey can quickly and conveniently be planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid
- Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid
Coordinates
Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, and suitable footwear.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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