Via Ferrata - Ötztal

Via ferrata Lehner Wasserfall

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Difficulty

D / E

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Via Ferata length

430 m

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Via Ferata height

150 hm

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Sea Level

1165 - 1485 m

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Exposure

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Best season

May - Sep

GPS Position / Ascent

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Description

Wonderful via ferrata in a beautiful location which also provides spectacular photo scenes.

The Lehner Waterfall via ferrata was expanded a few years ago with a spectacular left-hand variant. This route, which branches off to the left, is considered a true highlight for experienced climbers and is hard to match. After an initially easy traverse, the first overhang in the highest difficulty grade (E) already awaits, demanding both strength and technique. This challenging variant is not suitable for children. The original route to the right of the waterfall is easier than the left-hand variant but still requires strength, sure-footedness, and alpine experience. Near the original exit, a short yet demanding overhang offers another opportunity to test your skills. This section can be bypassed to the left via an easier alternative. About 50 meters above the exit, a hiking trail leads to the new suspension bridge, allowing less experienced visitors to enjoy this impressive highlight as well.

Infos

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Walking time approach

20 min

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Climbing time

2:30 h

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Walking time descent

35 min

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Access

From the parking lot behind the local museum, follow the marked trail for about 20 minutes to reach the suspension bridge and shortly after, the starting point of the via ferrata.

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Descent

From the right exit, go up to the left, then either over the rope bridge or on the hiking trail to the upper exit. From here descend to Lehn.

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Journey

From the roundabout at the entrance of the Ötztal, follow the Ötztaler Bundesstraße B186 for approximately 23 km to Längenfeld. At the roundabout in Längenfeld, take the first exit to the right towards Oberried-Lehn-Au, passing the biomass heating plant (Biowärme Längenfeld) and crossing the bridge to the Oberried district. From there, continue 600 meters north to the Lehn district. In Lehn, follow the signs for the Heimatmuseum. Park at the paid parking lot near the local museum.

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Parking

Behind the local museum in Lehn, there is a paid parking lot.

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