Via ferrata Zirbenwald | Obergurgl

Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, via ferrata gloves, and suitable footwear. 

SAFETY ON THE VIA FERRATA

The Austrian Alpine Club has formulated 10 recommendations for via ferrata climbing to increase safety: 

Plan carefully Adjust the target to your personal abilities Use complete, standards-compliant equipment Do not start if there is a thunderstorm risk Critically check the cable and anchors Partner check at the start Maintain sufficient distances Clear communication when overtaking Beware of rockfall Respect nature and the environment

Minimum age of children: 10 years (1.40 m height)

Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your journey can quickly and conveniently be planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps 

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue your journey to your desired destination within the entire valley by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

The following parking options are available in Gurgl: 

Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid 

More info about climbing in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/klettern