Viea ferrata Geierwand

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Haiming / Wetterstein Mountains & Mieming Range
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 1.1 km
Duration: 3:00 h

The Geierwand via ferrata is a year-round climbing route.It can be used throughout the year, provided that the approach and descent are free of snow and ice.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 1.1 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:13 hm
  • Elevation downhill:5 hm
Highest point672 m

Starting point

Haiming

Finishing point

Haiming
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Equipment

SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA

The Austrian Alpine Club has formulated 10 recommendations for via ferrata to increase safety:

  1. Plan carefully
  2. Adapt the goal to your personal abilities
  3. Use complete, standard-compliant equipment
  4. Do not start if there is a risk of thunderstorms
  5. Check cable and anchors critically
  6. Partner check at the start
  7. Maintain adequate distances
  8. Clear communication when overtaking
  9. Beware of rockfall
  10. Respect nature and the environment

Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, suitable footwear. Possibly poles for the descent, enough to drink

Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Description

The difficulty is usually level B, but the height and walking time (about 2.5 hours ascent) should not be underestimated. Bring enough to drink on warmer days. A rope bridge called "Innschwebe" and the constant view into the wide Inn valley make the via ferrata especially rewarding. Due to the sunny location, the via ferrata is accessible almost all year round.

Length and time required

Almost 400 m elevation gain and just over 800 m total rope length. 2.5 hours ascent. 0.5 hours descent

 More details about the via ferrata / www.climbers-paradise.com


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly with public bus services or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    In Haiming, the following parking options are available:

    - Magerbach parking lot (after Raftingalm and rafting exit point); subject to fees

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