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Via Ferrata recommended route

Via ferrata Reinhard Schiestl | Längenfeld

Via Ferrata · Laengenfeld Open
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    The most difficult via ferrata in the Ötztal with an amazing view. 

     

     

    Open
    difficult
    Distance 0.2 km
    3:00 h
    200 m
    3 m
    1,420 m
    1,180 m
    The Reinhard Schiestl Via Ferrata is somewhat more difficult than the Via Ferrata at the Lehner waterfall - some hard physical work awaits you! The trail leads up an almost vertical granite face and is secured all along by a wire rope, clamps and rungs. At the exit spread the pastures of Burgstein from there you enjoy a fantastic view of the Stubai and Ötztal Alps.

     

    Trail length and time required

    200 m of altitude gain and 300 m of rope length. 1.5 - 2 hours, including descent approx. 2.5 - 3 hours.

    Difficulty
    D difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,420 m
    Lowest point
    1,180 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW
    Access
    0:05 h
    Wall height
    200 m
    Climbing length
    300 m, 2:00 h
    Descent
    1:00 h

    Track types

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    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:

     

    Plan carefully

    Destination should correspond to personal abilities

    Use complete set of professional climbing equipment

    Don’t access the route in the event of a thunderstorm

    Check wire rope and anchors accurately and critically

    Partner check at the access point

    Maintain sufficient distance

    Talk clearly when overtaking someone

    Watch out for falling rocks

    Respect nature and environment

     

    First aid

    Whether sport climbing or via ferrata tour, a first aid kit and a cell phone with a full battery you should always with it!   Emergency call 140 - Mountain Rescue - Alpine Emergency 112 - European emergency call (works with any mobile phone & in any available network)

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about climbing can be found here

     

     

    Start

    Längenfeld | car park Astlehn
    Coordinates:
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    47.058008, 10.964666
    DMS
    47°03'28.8"N 10°57'52.8"E
    UTM
    32T 649201 5213483
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    Destination

    Längenfeld | car park Astlehn

    Turn-by-turn directions

    A steep, slightly overhanging, grade -C/ D wall at the access, then grade B /C throughout with some steep rock, past a grade - B traverse, and a grade - D scarp at the end. Three resting areas for resting and regaining ones powers.

     

    Descent

    Signposted exit path to Längenfeld, from there again in  direction Astlehn, walking time approx. 45 minutes. Access to Burgstein is also possible by car.

    Public transport

    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

     

    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 Längenfeld, district Astlehn:

     - car park Astlehn; free of charge

     

    Please do not park on the road to Astlehn. 

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.058008, 10.964666
    DMS
    47°03'28.8"N 10°57'52.8"E
    UTM
    32T 649201 5213483
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Depending on the climbing route, appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves and suitable footwear is required.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Via ferrata Eckkamm | Huben
    • Via ferrata Lehner Wasserfall | Längenfeld
    • Via Ferrate Stuibenfall | Umhausen
    • Via Ferrata Moosalm | Sölden
    • Via Ferrata Kühtaier Panorama
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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    D difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    0.2 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    200 m
    Descent
    3 m
    Highest point
    1,420 m
    Lowest point
    1,180 m
    Scenic sport via ferrata

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