Via Ferrata Schwärzenkamm | Obergurgl
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Klettersteig SchwärzenkammPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
Explanation
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.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
See You ObergurglNederhütte
SPAR supermarket Josef Grüner
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
Hotel The Crystal - "Salz & Pfeffer"
Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
Hotel Wiesental
Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
Safety information
SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATAThe 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 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)
Tips and suggestions
More details about climbing in Ötztal:https://www.oetztal.com/climbing
Start
Destination
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/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:- Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable
- Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable
Coordinates
Equipment
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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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