Vertical adventures
Are you looking for something more adventurous than hiking but don't want to stray from marked routes? Check out the via ferratas in the Innsbruck region. They lead over rocky terrain with climbing aids such as iron ladders or steel cables to hold on to. They often open up rough terrain while providing wonderful views of the mountains. The Innsbruck region is home to numerous via ferrata routes. You can find the difficulty level of each route and other important information in the detailed entries.
Innsbrucker Klettersteig
The Innsbruck fixed rope route leads over seven peaks of the Innsbruck Nordkette, accordingly the panoramic view is magnificent. The via ferrata consists of 2 sections. Section 1 leads from the top station Hafelekar 2269 m over the Seegrubenspitze 2350 m, the three chimney tops (eastern chimney top 2435 m, middle chimney top 2435 m, western chimney top 2445 m) and the Kemacher 2480 m to the Lange Sattel 2258 m. Section 2 runs from the Lange Sattel over the Western saddle top 2339 m to Frau Hitt or Frau Hitt saddle 2200 m. The first part with of an original suspension bridge runs mainly on the ridge, the second part is somewhat more demanding and leads over many rock towers, embrasures and steep wall passages. The entire via ferrata has a length of about 3.5 km and offers an incredible view of the glaciated mountains of the main Alpine ridge and the Inn valley.
Innsbrucker Klettersteig
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