Via ferrata Via Ferrata Sommerwand

Neustift im Stubaital

B/C

1:30 h

50 hm

The Sommerwand via ferrata was designed as a practice via ferrata, so it is particularly recommended for via ferrata beginners.

Information

Requirement: B/C
Duration: 0:15 h
Duration: 1:30 h
Elevation difference: 50 hm

Topography

Via Ferrata Sommerwand

Approach

To Franz Senn Hut: 1,5 h / 410 Hm. From parking short way into the valley, then by many hair-pin bends over steep hillside; Further on crossing long alpine pastures, passing an impressive waterfall to the hut.To via ferrata Sommerwand: 30-35 Min. Same as „Höllenrachen“, over stream and path upwards to the access at the left border of the climbing wall.

Descent

Same as accesses or along the partly signposted descent trails.

Walking time descent

1:30 h

Best time of year

January
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Route description

The Sommerwand via ferrata leads up the left edge of the climbing garden of the same name via slab ramp. The ferrata has more of a practice via ferrata character and is often used by courses. The via ferrata is worth doing after the Höllenrachen via ferrata (at the last rope bridge, however, you get off on the left side of the stream).

Times / height differences:
Approach: 30 - 35 min.
Via ferrata: 15 min. / 60 hm
Descent: 15 - 30 min.
Starting point: Franz Senn Hut, 2147 m

Getting here

Arrival by public transport
From the train station Innsbruck are regularly running busses to Neustift. From there by alm taxi Danler to Oberiss hut.
Parking
Parking Oberissalm (parking fee)
Contact
Klettersteig Sommerwand

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