Place:
Obergurgl
:
Restaurant, Fine-dining restaurant
A magnificent panoramic via ferrata in the middle of the Obergurgl glacier world.
SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA
The Austrian Alpine Club has formulated 10 recommendations for via ferrata climbing to increase safety:
First aid: whether sport climbing or via ferrata route, you should always carry a first aid kit and a fully charged mobile phone.
Emergency numbers140 - Mountain rescue - Alpine emergency call
112 - European emergency number (works with any mobile phone & in all available networks)
Depending on the climbing route, appropriate equipment is required, such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, and suitable footwear.
In the easy sections (A-B), you can gather your strength again before the short harder ascents (C/D). The distinctive grass ledge after the first third allows a break or also exit via one of the two emergency routes. Although the via ferrata lacks the absolute difficulties, it is quite demanding due to its alpine altitude and north-facing orientation and requires via ferrata experience. There are sufficient footholds and also two marked emergency exits that also allow shortening the route.
Climbing length and time required
350 meters of elevation (2,410 - 2,760 m) and 700 m climbing length. About 3 hours, including the descent to Langtalereck hut 4 hours.
Descent
After exiting, you reach Hochwilde house in 40 minutes and need 60 minutes to Langtalereck hut, 2.5 hours to Obergurgl.
More details about the via ferrata / www.climbers-paradise.com
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
