Via ferrata Arlberg winter via ferrata

St. Christoph am Arlberg

0:01 h

200 hm

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Information

Requirement: C
Duration: 2:00 h
Duration: 0:01 h
Elevation difference: 200 hm

Topography

Arlberg winter via ferrata

Approach

Ascend with the Rendlbahn, then take piste no. 4 to the valley station of the Riffel I chairlift. From the mountain station, descend briefly to the Riffel 2 valley station and take the lift up to the Riffelscharte (2645m). The start of the via ferrata is behind the lift house by a sign.

Descent

From the top of the climb down to the Rossfallscharte. There, either descend through the Malfontal (east) or via the Rossfallwinkel (west). Tip: Descend the Rossfallwinkel a little, then turn right back into the ski area and take the lift up to the Riffelscharte. From there east into the Rendlkar until you reach a forest road at the very bottom, take this back to the car park. Pay attention to safe snow conditions (avalanches)!

Walking time descent

1:00 h

Best time of year

January
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Route description

The only winter climbing route in Tyrol is a meeting point for all ski tourers enthusiasts. It lies in the Rendl area, is 850 metres long, safeguarded with a steel cable, and is regarded as scenically charmingly.

For skiers and snowboarders, St. Anton am Arlberg has been the absolute ultimate for a long time, of course touring fans also rave about it. One of the reasons is the winter climbing route in the Rendl ski area, it is the only one in Tyrol and moreover scenically beautiful.

The start of the climbing route lies almost directly at the top station Riffl II whereby a long strenuous incline unfolds. Here it follows along the Rifflgrate to the front Rendlspitze at 2816 meters up to the Rossfalls gap at 2732 meters.
Approximately 20% of the way must be climbed directly over rocks, the rest is straightforward going.

Getting here

Parking
At the old Rendlbahn
Contact
Arlberger Winterklettersteig

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