The family-friendly via ferrata has two more difficult passages, that require some experience.
The Austrian Alpine Club has published 10 recommendations for climbing on via ferratas in order to increase safety:
Required age for children: 10 years (1,40 m height)
Helmet, climbing harness and complete via ferrata climbing set, via ferrata gloves and appropriate climbing shoes.Right at the beginning - when you cross the suspension bridge - surefootedness and a good head for heights are absolutely required. A steel rope for via ferrata sets is available as well. The family-friendly route features two difficult grade-C sections where previous via ferrata experience is recommended. Pleasant and easy walking trail to the access area, ideal also for onlookers who can watch the sportsmen close-by.
Length / Time
100meters of difference in altitude on a 400 meter long climbing route. Climbing time: approx. 1.5 - 2 hours; 3 hours incl. descent.
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:
