Via Ferrata Schwärzenkamm - Obergurgl
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Klettersteig SchwärzenkammPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Klettersteig Schwärzenkamm
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Photo: Ötztal
Klettersteig Schwärzenkamm
Photo: Julian Noggler, Ötztal
closed
difficult
Distance 8.1 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent350 m
Descent164 m
Highest point2,762 m
Lowest point1,902 m
A truly breathtaking panoramic via ferrata amid Obergurgl's glacier world. The route is not extremely difficult but quite demanding due to its high Alpine location and the north-facing walls. Previous via ferrata experience is absolutely required. There are enough footholds and also two emergency exits (marked) which allow shortcuts.
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.

Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Update: September 23, 2022
Difficulty
B/C
difficult
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
2,762 m
Lowest point
1,902 m
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Cardinal direction
Wall height
350 m
Climbing length
700 m,
3:00 h
Descent
1:00 h
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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
Tips and hints
More details about climbing in Ötztal:Start
Obergurgl (1,906 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.870165, 11.026544
DMS
46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.6"E
UTM
32T 654440 5192729
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Destination
Obergurgl
Turn-by-turn directions
Starting with easy grade-A/B sections, the route becomes more difficult at the end (C/D). The eye-catching grass area after the first third of the via ferrata makes a perfect place for a rest stop. Here you can also leave the route via two emergency exits.
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.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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
Getting there
Obergurgl is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps
From Obergurgl you walk towards Langtalereck Hütte (2.5 hrs), keeping to the trail (no. 35) in direction Hochwilde Haus. After 20 minutes you reach the via ferrata access point (follow signposts).
Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:- Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | € 2,00/hour
- Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, free of charge - no parking at night
Coordinates
DD
46.870165, 11.026544
DMS
46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.6"E
UTM
32T 654440 5192729
w3w
///blunter.niceness.nasality
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Specialized equipment based on the climbing path is necessary. Such as breathable clothing that is suited on the weather (functional underwear, climbing pants, T-shirt and longsleeve, fleece jacket), climbing shoes or trekking shoes, helmet, harness, safety device, chalk bag & chalk, hard brush, tape, rope bag, express sets, quickdraws, karabiner, tape loop & prusik knot, figure eight or tube, chocks/nuts & nut key, headlight, wind-, rain- and sun protection, cap, potentially gloves. We recommend brining a first aid box, a mobile phone and a topo. Take sufficient provisions with you when there is no hut nearby.Status
closed
Difficulty
B/C
difficult
Distance
8.1 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
350 m
Descent
164 m
Highest point
2,762 m
Lowest point
1,902 m
Scenic
Classic via ferrata
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