Via ferrata Arlberg via ferrata

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What are shark teeth doing 2,700 meters above sea level? They could be a warning. Because this via ferrata really packs a punch. And yet it is tempting.

Information

Ascent Time0:30 h
Walking time descent1:00 h
Time Climbing5:00 h
DifficultyD

Via Ferrata Altitude Difference

400 m
Sea level starting point2646 m
Sea level highest point2752 m

Approach

The best ascent is with the Galzigbahn, then with the Vallugabahn to the Vallugagrat station (2646m). From the cable car, descend east to Matunjoch (2543) (marked: be careful of snowfields). From the Joch (signpost) follow the markings to the entrance (signpost) below the first tower. Alternatively, you can ascend from the Arlberg Pass via the Ulmer Hütte to the Mattunjoch - but this approach is very long (total walking time approx. 9 hours).

Descent

Descend via the scree slope to the path. Follow the signs to the mountain station of the Kapall cable car or via the Mattunjoch back to the Vallugabahn.

Best time of year

  • January
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Description

After a few metres, the 1st tower already has a key section - a vertical descent of 20 metres. Around the 2nd tower you can recover again before the big climb up to the 2,680-metre Knoppenjochspitze. This is the key section of the via ferrata, in almost vertical but still well-structured rock. After the descent from the summit of the Knoppenjochspitze, it is an easy climb to the summit of the Lorfekopf (2,689 m). The descent is somewhat difficult. Those who do not want to do the full length of the via ferrata can now descend from the Lorfescharte and hike comfortably to Kapall. If you are fit enough and want to continue, go up to the Lisunspitze (2,667 m) and over the Lisungrat (2,684 m). There and at the "Haizähnen" (shark's teeth), you walk over airy spikes and towers. After the "Haizähnen" you can recover a little until the tour leads to the highest point, the Weißschrofenspitze (2,752 m). You can now enjoy the magnificent view down into the Almjurtal valley or the panorama of the Allgäu Alps on the left and the beautiful ski slopes of St. Anton on the right. After a short rest, descend via the south ridge - a medium-steep descent - to Kapall.

Weather

Today

light rain
11°C/3°C
60%2.4l5 km/h

Thu

clear sky
11°C/0°C
0%0l5 km/h

Fri

clear sky
10°C/-1°C
0%0l5 km/h
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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus or train.

  • Parking

    From Bregenz or Landeck to St. Anton and park along the main road. Public transport: By train to St. Anton - the station is close to the Galzigbahn.
    Galzigbahn car park - free of charge St. Christoph car park - free of charge

  • Contact

    Arlberger Klettersteig
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