Via ferrata Köllenspitze

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Nesselwängle / Allgäu Alps
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 8.9 km
Duration: 7:00 h

The Köllenspitze (2,238 m) is the highest peak in the Tannheimer Valley and offers an alpine challenge with its via ferrata. The route is demanding (difficulty D), steep, and exposed, with some strenuous sections. The ascent is rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view over the Tannheimer Valley, the Allgäu Alps, and into the Lech Valley.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 8.9 km
  • Duration: 7:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,152 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,156 hm
Highest point2,218 m

Starting point

West car park in Nesselwängle

Finishing point

West car park in Nesselwängle
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

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Equipment

General valid and usual behavioral rules!It should be noted that mountaineering carries an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains. Preparing for the route through endurance training, appropriate technical training and education, as well as personal caution, reduces accident risks and dangers. But never forget that weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Stay on the marked hiking trails.

Complete via ferrata equipment (via ferrata set, harness, and helmet) is highly recommended even for experienced climbers!Personal mountaineering equipment must be safe, functional, and meet the respective technical standards. Every hiker is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in alpine specialist literature or locally.

Source: Tannheimer Tal

Description

A beautiful, alpine via ferrata on the south side of the Köllenspitze - the route has class! Not only the difficulties, which are more in the upper range with passages up to difficulty level D, distinguish this Ferrata. The mix of a longer ascent, great, difficult sport via ferrata and alpine tricky descent make for the perfect adventure via ferrata day. On the summit you have both the rugged peaks of the Alps in the south and a wonderful view over the Tannheimer Tal. 

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried, or Reutte, then continue by bus to Nesselwängle - stop Abzw. Krinnenalplift.

  • Parking

    On the A7 motorway, take the "Oy-Mittelberg" exit onto the B310 towards Wertach and then Oberjoch. Follow the signs for "Tannheimer Tal" B199 and the Nesselwängle exit for the Gimpelhaus car park. From the Tyrol side via Reutte on the B198 towards Lechtal to Weißenbach, across the Gaichtpass along the B199, Nesselwängle to the Gimpelhaus car park exit.


    Gimpelhaus car park in Nesselwängle - subject to charges

Weather

Today

light rain showers
17°C/8°C
75%3.7l5 km/h

Tue

clear sky
17°C/6°C
30%0.3l5 km/h

Wed

mainly clear
20°C/7°C
60%0.6l10 km/h
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