Via Ferrata: “Weichtalklamm (A)”

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Moderate hiking tour using an easy via ferrata (Cat. A) through the impressive “Weichtalklamm” (gorge). The trail leads through a fairly narrow canyon along and partly inside a small river – an adventure for any type of hikers.

Tour through the “Weichtalklamm” gorge along and partly inside a small river

This tour leads through the exciting Weichtalklamm gorge along and partly in a small river. Optionally, the tour can be extended up to the Kienthalerhütte. The trail is a very easy via ferrata (difficulty level A) and thus offers various climbing aids (iron ladders, iron rungs, pegs, carved steps, chains). A via ferrata set however is not required – no cables are available but having a sure foot and no fear of heights helps a lot.
After reaching a small plateau at the end of the trail, the tour can either be extended by going up to the Kienthalerhütte or descending via the “Ferdinand-Mayr-Weg”.
 

Tour Description

00:00 Start at the parking lot Weichtalhaus (GPS: 47.747267, 15.769400). The trail starts next to the Weichtalhaus.
00:01 Follow the trail (marked “white-red-white”) on the right handside parallel to the small river towards Kienthalerhütte.
00:30 Entrance to the gorge. Follow the path inside, partly supported by iron ladders or additional climbing aids (iron rungs, pegs, carved steps).
00:45 Climb up the first longer iron ladder.
01:25 Follow the trail into a small cave, partly directly in the small river (waterproof shoes strongly recommended!).
02:00 End of the trail. The plateau is an ideal place for a break, enjoying self brought food and drinks (,).
02:30 Descend via the road downwards to the Ferdinand-Mayr-Weg.
02:37 Follow the small trail on the left handside through the forest (Ferdinand-Mayr-Weg).
03:10 A short break at the viewpoint. Ideal place to enjoy self brought snacks and drinks ().
03:20 Continue the tour on the trail till reaching the Weichtalhaus.
04:15 Back at the Weichtalhaus, an ideal place to have lunch, relax and recap (,).

 
 
At a glance

Level easy
–  Via Ferrata Category  A 
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General Tour Data

Area: Rax/Schneeberg Group, Lower Austria, Austria
Distance: 6,5km
Ascent: 690m (2h 00min)
Descent: 690m (1h 15min)
Highest Pt: 1172m
Lowest Pt: 543m
Duration: 3h 30min (without breaks)
4h 15min (with breaks)
Stop/Rest: Weichtalhaus (547m)
Kienthaler Hütte (1380m)
Equipment: Waterproof hiking shoes
Backpack with standard hiking equipment
Food and plenty of water
1-2x “Gipfelbier” ()
Sun & Weather protection
Camera


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Tour Diary

Tour Date: 2018-07-13 09:45
  Weather: Sunny
  Participants: Stefan, Rene
  Activity: Suunto

 

 

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