Via ferrata Madonnen via ferrata route

Amlach
Difficulty ratings: C
Duration: 3:00 h
Altitude: 470 hm

Madonnen via ferrata route

Information

  • Requirement: C
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation difference: 470 hm

Approach

Starting point at the gorge bridge – to the ÖTK bothy Kerschbaumer Alm – from there bear left heading for Kerschbaumer Törl – from the upper edge of the mountain pine area bear left across a scree slope to the entrance ('Große Gamswiesenspitze' signposts) — or from the car park at Dolomitenhütte via the standard route to Karlsbader Hütte – after 'Marcher Stein' bear right and head up to Kerschbaumer Törl – from where there is a short descent to the entrance area located on the south side.

Descent

From the summit of the Kleine Gamswiesenspitze on the south-east side down to Kerschbaumer Törl (with secured rocky sections) – and from there continue on the signposted route either to Kerschbaumer Alm bothy or to the Dolomitenhütte.

Walking time descent

2:30 h

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Route description

The highlights of this two-part route are the eponymous 'Virgin of the rocks' and a 16 m suspension bridge. A 650m steel cable spans the Große and Kleine Gamswiesenspitze (2488 m and 2454 m), whose summits provide super panoramic views to the mountains in East Tyrol.

Equipment: Complete via ferrata equipment and helmet (in spring possibly even crampons, ice picks and an additional safety rope)

Getting here

  • Parking

    Parkplatz Klammbrückl

  • Contact

    Madonnen Klettersteig

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