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Winter Walking & Snowshoe hiking

Via Ferrata recommended route

Via ferrata Lehner Wasserfall | Längenfeld

Via Ferrata · Laengenfeld closed
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  • Klettersteig Lehner Wasserfall
    Klettersteig Lehner Wasserfall
    Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
Fantastic via ferrata in a special surrounding, which provides a breathtaking fotospot. 

 

closed
moderate
Distance 0.4 km
3:00 h
220 m
0 m
1,338 m
1,165 m
In 2014 the via ferrate Lehner Wasserfall was extended with the left variant. The new variant is for experts on the left. . After an easy traverse, the first overhang has to be climbed with the highest level of difficulty (E). This variant is not suitable for children. The original route, which is to the right of the waterfall, is much easier than the new variant, but still requires strength, sure-footedness and alpine experience. At the original exit you can put your strength to the test on the short but difficult overhang. The overhang can be circumvented on the left with a slight variation. 50 meters above the exit, a hiking trail leads to the new rope bridge, so everyone can enjoy the new highlight.

 

Trail length and time required

220 meters altitude gain and 430 m rope length. 1.5 - 2 hours right exit and 2.5 - 3 hours left exit, with descent 3 - 3.5 hours.

 

Difficulty
C moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,338 m
Lowest point
1,165 m
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Cardinal direction
NESW
Access
0:20 h
Wall height
220 m
Climbing length
430 m, 3:00 h
Descent
0:30 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 hints

More information about climbing can be found here

Start

Längenfeld | district Lehn
Coordinates:
DD
47.082119, 10.945200
DMS
47°04'55.6"N 10°56'42.7"E
UTM
32T 647656 5216125
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Destination

Längenfeld | district Lehn

Turn-by-turn directions

Vertical, grade -C access wall, with easier, intermittent sections; past two short grade - B scarps to the vantage corner; ascending grade - B /D traverse; steeper face to the grade - D overhang (sidestepping possible); across a grade - B ledge and a steep grade - B face at the end. 

 

Descent

follow the signs right of the exit and return on the steep trail leading back to Lehn.

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 Lehn:

 - car park behind heritage museum, payable

Coordinates

DD
47.082119, 10.945200
DMS
47°04'55.6"N 10°56'42.7"E
UTM
32T 647656 5216125
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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 Reinhard Schiestl | Längenfeld
  • Via Ferrate Stuibenfall | Umhausen
  • via ferrate Piburg
  • Via Ferrata Kühtaier Panorama
  • Via Ferrata Moosalm | Sölden
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Status
closed
Difficulty
C moderate
Distance
0.4 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
220 m
Highest point
1,338 m
Lowest point
1,165 m
Scenic Family-friendly Classic via ferrata

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