LEHNER WATERFALL VIA FERRATA

Character:
It is not as difficult as the Reinhard-Schiestl Via Ferrata, but you still need power and Alpine experience; you also need to be sure-footed. Not as exposed as the other trail, 160 m in altitude gain have to be conquered along the Lehner waterfall. Many rungs and steps facilitate the ascent. In the middle of the Via Ferrata you enjoy a fantastic view of the waterfall and the valley. A 30°-overhang is the highlight of this route. If you dare not make this final part you can sidestep it without difficulty to get to the exit at 1.450 m.

Difficulty / equipment:
vertical, grade-C access wall, with easier, intermittent sections; past two short grade-B scarps to the vantage corner; ascending grade-B/D traverse; steeper face to the grade-D overhang (sidestepping possible); across a grade-B ledge and a steep grade-B face at the end. Complete climbing gear required.

Trail length and time required:
160 m of altitude gain; 250 m of rope length; 1,5 - 2 hours.

Starting point:
Lehn near Längenfeld, car park south of the local heritage museum in the forest; follow the trail through the forest to the access area.

Descent:
follow the signs right of the exit and return on the steep trail leading back to Lehn.

More Information
Ötztal Tourismus, Information Längenfeld

REINHARD SCHIESTL VIA FERRATA

Across Burgsteiner Wand face C/D

Character:
with the realization of a second Via Ferrata in Längenfeld the Ötztal Valley became a climbing center. The Reinhard Schiestl Via Ferrata is somewhat more difficult than the Via Ferrata at the Lehner waterfall - some hard physical work awaits you! The trail leads up an almost vertical granite face and is secured all along by a wire rope, clamps and rungs. At the exit spread the pastures of Burgstein (several guesthouses); from there you enjoy a fantastic view of the Stubai and Ötztal Alps.

Difficulty / equipment:
a steep, slightly overhanging, grade-C/D wall at the access, then grade B/C throughout with some steep rock, past a grade-B traverse, and a grade-D scarp at the end. Three resting areas for resting and regaining ones powers. Complete climbing equipment required.

Trail length and time requried:
200 m of altitude gain and 300 m of rope length. 1,5 - 2 hours, including descent approx. 2,5 - 3 hours.

Starting point:
at the southern end of Längenfeld near the village sign of Astlehn (signpost for parking area can be seen from the federal road), 5 minutes to the access area.

Descent:
marked descent trail to Längenfeld, then continue in the direction of Astlehn; walking time: approx. 45 minutes. You can also get to the village of Burgstein by car.