Attraction Via ferrata Hohe Mut | Gurgl

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This trail is kept at an easy difficulty level.

Description

This trail is kept at an easy difficulty level. The lower section has a medium diffi culty of A/B and leads to a wide open meadow. From there it continues on a narrow stretch to a fork-off . The route on the right is particularly suitable for beginners and children (A/B), while the left variant follows the striking rock pillar directly to Hohe Mut in a quite airy and panoramic climb (C).

Take the Hohe Mut cable car from the center of Gurgl to the middle station. From there, follow the forest road for about 25 minutes until a trail branches off to the left. Follow this trail and after a few minutes, turn right to reach the start of the via ferrata. It is recommended to put on your via ferrata equipment at this junction to avoid delays for other climbers at the start.The approach to the via ferrata is well signposted.Total walking time from the Hohe Mut cable car middle station is 45 minutes.

Access:

Access without cable car:If the cable car is closed, there is the option to hike from the center of Gurgl to the via ferrata entrance (approx. 1:15 h). You can also ride an (E)-bike to the middle station of the Hohe Mut Bahn (approx. 30 min) and hike from there to the entrance.

Opening hours: www.gurgl.com/summer

Descent:

Descent without cable car:From the end of the via ferrata, follow the signs to the center of Gurgl. The recommended path is through the Zirbenwald, walking time: 1.5 hours.

PLACES TO REST:You can find a place to rest at the Hohe Mut Alm, which is located right next to the top station of the Hohe Mut Bahn. Further opportunities for refreshment can be found by walking towards the town center at the Schönwieshütte or Zirben Alm.

Opening hours: www.gurgl.com/summer


Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at. 

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:

    • Parking garage (center of Obergurgl) | chargeable 
    • Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl | chargeable

  • Contact

    Klettersteig Hohe Mut | Gurgl

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