A truly breathtaking panoramic via ferrata amid Obergurgl's glacier world.
The Austrian Alpine Club has published 10 recommendations for climbing on via ferratas in order to increase safety:
First aidWhether sport climbing or via ferrata tour, a first aid kit and a cell phone with a full battery should always be with you.
Emergency call:
140 - Mountain rescue - alpine emergency
112 - European emergency call (works with any mobile phone and in any available network)
Depending on the climbing route, appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, helmet, climbing harness with via ferrate set, via ferrate gloves and suitable footwear is required.Starting with easy grade-A/B sections, the route becomes more difficult at the end (C/D). The eye-catching grass area after the first third of the via ferrata makes a perfect place for a rest stop. Here you can also leave the route via two emergency exits. The route is not extremely difficult but quite demanding due to its high Alpine location and the north-facing walls. Previous via ferrata experience is absolutely required. There are enough footholds and also two emergency exits (marked) which allow shortcuts.
Trail length and time required
350 meters altitude gain (2410 - 2760 m), 700 m climbing trail length, approx. 3 hours; 4 hours incl. descent to Langtalereck Hütte.
Descent
From the exit area you reach Hochwilde Haus in about 40 minutes, Langtalereck Hütte in 60 minutes and Obergurgl in about 2.5 hours.
Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:
