Via ferrata Stripsenjoch Via Ferratas

Kirchdorf in Tirol / Kitzbüheler Alpen - St. Johann in Tirol

This 3-part Via Ferrata features a rope bridge and an extremely difficult exit option.

Information

Description

Opened in 2008, this via ferrata consists of three parts and has an average difficulty rating of C/D.

  • Hundskopf Via Ferrata C/D
  • Unterer Stripsenkopf Via Ferrata B/C
  • Oberer Stripsenkopf Via Ferrata C/D; alternative route: D/E
 
Please note:
All climbing is at your own risk. Via Ferrata climbing equipment is mandatory (harness, lanyard, helmet). Climbing gloves are recommended. Climbing is from bottom to top only! Tackle the via ferrata only if you are sure-footed, have a good head for heights and are physically fit.
 

Weather

Today

partly Cloudy
12°C/2°C
15%0l5 km/h

Tue

mainly clear
15°C/2°C
15%0l5 km/h

Wed

light rain
11°C/3°C
70%3.8l5 km/h
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Getting here

  • Parking

    Coming from the direction of Kitzbühel/St Johann on the B161, drive towards Salzburg. In St. Johann in Tirol, leave the second roundabout on Salzburger Straße at the second exit. Take the exit left to Kössen/Schwendt and drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will next pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Griesenau, where you turn left into Kaiserbachtal. Follow that road to Gasthaus Griesner Alm. Coming from the direction of Waidring, Erpfendorf, Kirchdorf, head towards St. Johann in Tirol. Follow the B178 and turn right towards Kirchdorf. At the church in Kirchdorf take the Gasteiger Straße in the direction of Kössen/Schendt. Drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will then pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Griesenau, where you turn left into Kaiserbachtal. Follow that road to Gasthaus Griesner Alm. This will take you to the St. Johann in Tirol region: www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/en/stjo/getting-here/holidays.html Bus: Line 4000 stop Kirchdorf in Tirol Griesenau, Okto hiking bus 5 stop Kaiserbachtal parking lot In the summer months, take the Okto hiking bus to the Kaiserbachtal car park stop in comfort and free of charge. All journey times for public transport in the St. Johann in Tirol region can be found here: kitzalps.cc/mobile
    Wanderparkplatz Griesner Alm Achtung: Es führt eine kostenpflichtige Straße zur Griesner Alm

  • Contact

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