Via ferrata Practice via ferrata

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Difficulty ratings: B/C
Duration: 1:00 h
Altitude: 20 hm

The short via ferrata is ideal for beginners.

Information

  • Requirement: B/C
  • Duration: 0:15 h
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Elevation difference: 20 hm
Sea level starting point1085 m
Sea level approach1380 m
Sea level highest point1400 m
Sea level end point1400 m

Approach

Start at the Wochenbrunner Alm and take trail no. 812/822 following the signs to the Gaudeamushütte. Here you turn onto trail no. 824 heading towards Baumgartenköpfl and you follow this till you come to the junction which leads to the practice via ferrata (signpost). The entrance is about 5-10 minutes away.

Descent

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Walking time descent

1:00 h

Best time of year

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Route description

The practice via ferrata is located in a beech forest above the Gaudeamushütte. The via ferrata, about 50 m long, lies on the south side and has a difficulty rating of B/C. This via ferrata offers a great opportunity to gain a first foothold in the world of via ferratas and get used to the equipment.

Notes on using via ferratas:

  • Climbing ist only allowed from bottom to the top!
  • Helmet, climbing harness and via ferrata set are obligatory!
  • Surefootedness, a good head for heights and good fitness levels are essential!
  • Avoid causing rock falls!
  • Leave the exit as soon as you’ve crossed!
  • Using the via ferrata is at your own risk!

Weather

Today

light rain showers
24°C/14°C
80%6.9l5 km/h

Sun

light rain showers
19°C/11°C
80%11.6l5 km/h

Mon

mainly clear
21°C/9°C
35%1l5 km/h
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Getting here

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  • Arrival by public transport

    80 KaiserJet und 865+866 VVT-Regiobuslines: Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof
    40 KaiserJet : Ellmau Wochenbrunner Alm
    The free hikers’ bus runs daily in summer between the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop the trailhead of the hike to the Wochenbrunner Alm Alpine hut. Passengers can change to/from the KaiserJet and VVT-Regiobuslines 865 and 866 at the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop.

    More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility

  • Parking

    Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m) - pay & display

  • Contact

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