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Via Ferrata Moosalm | Sölden

Via Ferrata · Gemeinde Sölden closed
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    Interesting and steep via ferrata next to the climbing crag. 
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    Distance 0.8 km
    0:30 h
    80 m
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    1,750 m
    1,650 m
    The via ferrate is equipped with a few triticides, but wirh numerous ladders. In the end of the short and crisp via ferrata you can choose between two different variant. Approx. 30 minutes by foot until you reach the entry point.

     

     

    Descent

    At the end of the steel rope you ascend about 2 meters to the trail. Keep to the right, follow the climbing and steel ropes towards the unsecured rock area. Down along the rock (1 m), through shrubbery towards the path, downwards on a steep meadow, past several other climbing routes back to the access point.

     

    Route length / time required

    80 meters altitude gain, 150 m rope length.0.5 hours, incl. descent approx. 50 minutes.

    Difficulty
    B/C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,750 m
    Lowest point
    1,650 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Wall height
    80 m
    Climbing length
    150 m, 0:30 h
    Descent
    0:20 h

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    Moosalm

    Safety information

    SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA

    The Austrian Alpine Club has published 10 recommendations for climbing on via ferratas in order to increase safety:

    1. Plan carefully
    2. Destination should correspond to personal abilities
    3. Use complete set of professional climbing equipment
    4. Don’t access the route in the event of a thunderstorm
    5. Check wire rope and anchors accurately and critically
    6. Partner check at the access point
    7. Maintain sufficient distance
    8. Talk clearly when overtaking someone
    9. Watch out for falling rocks
    10. Respect nature and environment

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about climbing in Ötztal:

    https://www.oetztal.com/klettern

     

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The beginning is relatively easy (difficulty level B). In the middle area you climb the difficulty level C, in order to master the piece (D) shortly before the exit.

     

    Descent

    At the end of the steel rope you ascend about 2 meters to the trail. Keep to the right, follow the climbing and steel ropes towards the unsecured rock area. Down along the rock (1 m), through shrubbery towards the path, downwards on a steep meadow, past several other climbing routes back to the access point.

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    Public transport

    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 

     

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:

    - car park Gaislachkoglbahn; free of charge

    - car park Freizeitarena; free of charge

    Coordinates

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    46.956120, 11.016710
    DMS
    46°57'22.0"N 11°01'00.2"E
    UTM
    32T 653445 5202261
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Helmet, climbing harness with fixed-rope set, climbing gloves, suitable footwear.

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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    B/C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    0.8 km
    Duration
    0:30 h
    Ascent
    80 m
    Highest point
    1,750 m
    Lowest point
    1,650 m
    Family-friendly Classic via ferrata

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