Via ferrata ÖTK Pirknerklamm via ferrata route

Difficulty ratings: C
Duration: 0:15 h
Altitude: 250 hm

ÖTK Pirknerklamm via ferrata route

Information

  • Requirement: C
  • Duration: 0:50 h
  • Duration: 0:15 h
  • Elevation difference: 250 hm

Approach

From the car park at the bridge in Unterpirkach (4 km to the east of Oberdrauburg) at the left side of the river to an old mill - the via ferrata route starts right behind the mill.

Descent

After the second fortification, head up along the steep path (steel cables)

Walking time descent

0:20 h

Best time of year

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

Route description

An impressive, not too difficult gorge via ferrata route has been developed which proceeds along the Pirkner Bach, at the eastern foot of the Hochstadel mountain. The highlight of this path is the steep section at the first  fortifications – next to the rushing waterfalls – when the sun shines the spray creates a rainbow! Numerous 'Postmans Walk' bridges (tight rope and slack rope) provide an additional thrill. Due to the short ascent and descent, this is an ideal activity for a morning or afternoon.

Please note – tackling the gorge can prove very dangerous in the event of sudden drops in temperature and when there are flood waters! On no account should you leave the via ferrata route and do not climb on the fortifications (very slippery – with a risk of falling).

Getting here

  • Parking

    direkt neben der Straße (vor oder nach der Brücke)

  • Contact

    ÖTK Klettersteig Pirknerklamm

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