Via ferrata Waterwall Heuberg

Difficulty ratings: A
Duration: 2:00 h
Altitude: 50 hm

An easy via ferrata to one of the 4 peaks of the Heuberg.

Information

  • Requirement: A
  • Duration: 0:15 h
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation difference: 50 hm

Approach

The tour starts from the hiking car park at the Duftbräu on Samerberg. First of all, the route ascends through the forest and across a clearing. Then keep left and follow the signs to "Deindlhütte" and "Lagler Hütte". Above the huts the path leads directly up to the via ferrata entrance to the Wasserwand.

Descent

The descent is via the via ferrata back down. Then keep to the right and descend towards Kindlwand and Wassertal until the path joins the ascent path again.

Walking time descent

1:30 h

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
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  • October
  • November
  • December

Route description

In the neighbouring Samerberg, the round tour starts on the Wasserwand on the Heuberg, directly opposite the Erler Kranzhorn. The tour offers a short via ferrata on the summit structure and the possibility of up to 3 more summits in the immediate vicinity. 

The summit ascent should only take place in dry conditions. A via ferrata set and a helmet are recommended.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    The starting point is not accessible by public transport.

  • Parking

    The car can be parked near the Gasthof Duft in the hiker's car park, subject to a charge.

  • Contact

    Wasserwand Heuberg

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