Via ferrata Reinhard Schiestl | Längenfeld
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Explanation
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.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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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 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
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
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/mapsParking
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.
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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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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