Innsbrucker Klettersteig (Nordkette) — via ferrata in Innsbruck

Karwendel (Nordkette) · Innsbruck, Tirol

A long ridge route above Innsbruck from the Hafelekar over the Langer Sattel to the Frau-Hitt-Sattel, with about 2 km of cable and a rope bridge. The first part is mainly ridge, the second towers, notches and steep walls (C/D passages). It starts 10 minutes from the Nordkettenbahnen top station; the full route takes 5–7.5 hours, and since it follows a ridge it needs settled weather.

Route details

Difficulty	C/D
Route length	2000 m
Vertical gain	550 m
Climbing time	5 h
Approach	10 min
Altitude	2480 m a.s.l.

Season and hours

Free access, but only in season. Season: June – October.

The Nordkettenbahnen operator opens the via ferrata in late June, depending on snow; it gives no end date, so October in the calendar is our approximation. Last cable car down from the Seegrube: 17:30, or 18:30 from June to September — plan the route around it.

Gear and requirements

Harness, via ferrata lanyard with an energy absorber (EN 958) and a helmet. The route is unstaffed with no rental at the start — bring your own gear or hire it down in the valley.

The Nordkette shop at the Seegrube rents harness, lanyard and helmet (€25 per day in 2026). Book the set online by the day before and bring photo ID as a deposit; gloves are not rented.

Tickets: The via ferrata itself is free, but you reach the start on the paid Hungerburgbahn and Nordkettenbahnen; the operator sells a separate via ferrata ticket in its online shop. Fares change every season.

Other via ferratas on the map

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• Krucze Skały — Karkonosze (Poland), B
• Hurra Jura — Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska (Poland), C
• Kamieniołom Podkowiński — Wyżyna Kielecko-Sandomierska (Poland), A
• Via Ferrata Przełom Marcinka — Pogórze Dynowskie (Poland), C
• Via Ferrata Pastýřská stěna — Czeska Szwajcaria (Czechia), E
• Via Ferrata Vodní brána — Dolina Izery (Czechia), D/E
• Via Ferrata Hluboká — Dolina Wełtawy (Czechia), C/D
• Ferratový park Velká Dohoda — Kras Morawski (Czechia), E
• Via Ferrata Vír — Wyżyna Czesko-Morawska (Czechia), B/C
• Via Ferrata Kočičí kameny — Góry Izerskie (Czechia), B/C
• Ferrata HZS Tatranská Kotlina — Tatry Bielskie (Slovakia), C
• Via Ferrata HZS Martinské hole — Mała Fatra (Slovakia), C
• Ferrata HZS Kyseľ — Słowacki Raj (Slovakia), C
• Via Ferrata Skalka — Kremnickie Wierchy (Slovakia), E
• Via Ferrata Dve veže — Wielka Fatra (Slovakia), C/D
• Via Ferrata Sokolie skaly — Jaworie (Slovakia), C
• Ferrata Pamír (Driekyňská skala) — Starohorské vrchy (Slovakia), C
• Detský via ferratový areál Zvonička — Pohronský Inovec (Slovakia), B/C
• Via Ferrata Hrádok – Mikova železná cesta — Revúcka vrchovina (Slovakia), B/C
• Detská via ferrata Čingov — Słowacki Raj (Slovakia), A
• Eiger-Rotstock Klettersteig — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), B
• Erlebnisklettersteig Gemmiwand — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), D
• Hexensteig am Pfaffen — Alpy Urneńskie (Switzerland), E
• Klettersteig Aletsch — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig Baltschiedertal — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig Bergsee — Alpy Urneńskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Braunwald — Alpy Glarneńskie (Switzerland), E
• Klettersteig Brunnistöckli — Alpy Urneńskie (Switzerland), B
• Klettersteig Chäligang — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), B
• Klettersteig Daubenhorn — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), E
• Klettersteig Diavolo — Alpy Urneńskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Eggishorn — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Fürenwand — Alpy Urneńskie (Switzerland), E
• Klettersteig Gabi Simplon — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig Gantrisch — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig Graustock — Alpy Urneńskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Greitspitz — Alpy Retyckie (Switzerland), E
• Klettersteig Jägihorn — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Kandersteg-Allmenalp — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig La Resgia — Alpy Retyckie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig Mittaghorn — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Mürren — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Ostegghütte — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig Pinut — Alpy Retyckie (Switzerland), B
• Klettersteig Piz Trovat — Alpy Retyckie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Piz Trovat II — Alpy Retyckie (Switzerland), E
• Klettersteig Saas Grund / Gorge Alpine — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Schwarzhorn — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), C
• Klettersteig Schweifinen — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig Senda Ferrada Piz Mitgel — Alpy Retyckie (Switzerland), D
• Klettersteig Sulzfluh — Alpy Retyckie (Switzerland), E
• Klettersteig Zittergrat — Alpy Urneńskie (Switzerland), D
• Simmeflue-Steig — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), B
• Tälli Klettersteig — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), C
• Tierbergli Klettersteig — Alpy Berneńskie (Switzerland), D
• Via Farinetta — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata d'Evolène — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata de Pierredar — Préalpes vaudoises (Switzerland), D
• Via Ferrata de Planpraz — Préalpes vaudoises (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata dei tre Signori — Alpy Lepontyńskie (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata des Rochers de Naye — Préalpes vaudoises (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata des Wasserfalls (de la Cascade) — Préalpes vaudoises (Switzerland), D
• Via Ferrata du Belvédère — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), D
• Via Ferrata Gemskopf / La Tête de Chamois — Préalpes vaudoises (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata La Videmanette — Préalpes vaudoises (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata Le Moléson - La Face — Préalpes fribourgeoises (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata Le Moléson - Le Pilier — Préalpes fribourgeoises (Switzerland), D
• Via Ferrata San Salvatore — Alpy Lepontyńskie (Switzerland), D
• Via Ferrata Tichodrome — Jura (Switzerland), D
• Via Ferrata Tour d'Aï — Préalpes vaudoises (Switzerland), D
• Via Ferrata von Moiry — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), E
• Via Ferrata von Tière — Alpy Walijskie (Switzerland), C
• Hindelanger Klettersteig — Alpy Algawskie (Germany), C
• Mindelheimer Klettersteig — Alpy Algawskie (Germany), C
• Edelrid Klettersteig (Salewa Klettersteig) — Alpy Algawskie (Germany), B/C
• Ostrachtaler Klettersteig — Alpy Algawskie (Germany), B/C
• Besler Klettersteig — Alpy Algawskie (Germany), A/B
• Tegelbergsteig — Alpy Ammergawskie (Germany), C/D
• Gelbe-Wand-Steig — Alpy Ammergawskie (Germany), A
• Fingersteig — Alpy Ammergawskie (Germany), D
• Klettersteig Ettaler Manndl — Alpy Ammergawskie (Germany), A/B
• Alpspitz-Ferrata — Wetterstein (Germany), B
• Mathaisenkar-Klettersteig — Wetterstein (Germany), B/C
• Mauerläufersteig — Wetterstein (Germany), D/E
• Höllental-Klettersteig — Wetterstein (Germany), C
• Mittenwalder Höhenweg — Karwendel (Germany), B
• Karwendel-Klettersteig — Karwendel (Germany), C
• Grünstein-Klettersteig — Alpy Berchtesgadeńskie (Germany), E
• Berchtesgadener Hochthronsteig — Alpy Berchtesgadeńskie (Germany), C/D
• Schützensteig — Alpy Berchtesgadeńskie (Germany), B
• Laxersteig — Alpy Berchtesgadeńskie (Germany), C/D
• Pidinger Klettersteig — Alpy Chiemgawskie (Germany), D
• Hausbachfall-Klettersteig — Alpy Chiemgawskie (Germany), C
• Höhenglücksteig — Jura Frankońska (Germany), D/E
• Norissteig — Jura Frankońska (Germany), C
• Via Ferrata Bambini — Jura Frankońska (Germany), B/C
• Klettersteig am Kemitzenstein — Jura Frankońska (Germany), B
• Nonnensteig — Góry Żytawskie (Germany), C/D
• Klettersteig Wolkensteiner Hag und Wolfspfad — Rudawy (Germany), C
• DAV-Klettersteige Wolkenstein — Rudawy (Germany), D/E
• Ernst-Hartwig-Klettersteig — Thüringer Schiefergebirge (Germany), C/D
• Todtnauer Klettersteig — Schwarzwald (Germany), C
• Burgenklettersteig Manderscheid — Eifel (Germany), C/D
• Neuerburg Klettersteig — Eifel (Germany), C
• Ferrata Ivano Dibona — Dolomiti (Gruppo del Cristallo) (Italy), B/C
• Via Ferrata Cesco Tomaselli — Dolomiti (Gruppo di Fanes / Lagazuoi) (Italy), D
• Ferrata delle Trincee — Dolomiti (Gruppo del Padon / Marmolada) (Italy), C
• Ferrata Giovanni Lipella — Dolomiti (Gruppo delle Tofane) (Italy), C
• Ferrata Sci Club 18 — Dolomiti (Gruppo del Cristallo / Faloria) (Italy), D
• Ferrata Attilio Tissi — Dolomiti (Gruppo del Civetta) (Italy), C/D
• Via Ferrata delle Bocchette Centrali — Dolomiti di Brenta (Italy), B
• Via Ferrata delle Bocchette Alte — Dolomiti di Brenta (Italy), C
• Sentiero Attrezzato SOSAT — Dolomiti di Brenta (Italy), B
• Ferrata Bolver Lugli — Pale di San Martino (Italy), C
• Ferrata delle Taccole — Monte Baldo (Italy), C/D
• Sentiero Attrezzato Cecilia — Grigne (Grigna Meridionale) (Italy), B
• Via Ferrata al Pizzo d'Erna (Gamma 1) — Prealpi Lecchesi (Pizzo d'Erna) (Italy), C
• Ferrata del Procinto — Alpi Apuane (Italy), B/C
• Sentiero Renato Salvatori — Alpi Apuane (Italy), B
• Via Ferrata del Gorbeillon — Alpi Pennine (Italy), D
• Via Ferrata Enrico Ricci — Gran Sasso d'Italia (Italy), B
• Sentiero Attrezzato Gaetano Falcipieri — Prealpi Vicentine (Pasubio) (Italy), B
• Ramsauer Klettersteig — Dachstein, C
• Johann Klettersteig (Dachsteinwarte) — Dachstein, E
• Anna Klettersteig (Mitterstein) — Dachstein, D
• Sky Walk (Hunerkogel) — Dachstein, E
• Schulter-Klettersteig (Hoher Dachstein) — Dachstein, C
• Hunerschartensteig — Dachstein, B
• Koppenkarstein Westgrat Klettersteig — Dachstein, B/C
• Hias Klettersteig (Silberkarklamm) — Dachstein, D
• Rosina Klettersteig (Silberkarklamm) — Dachstein, D
• Siega Klettersteig (Silberkar) — Dachstein, C/D
• Jubiläumsklettersteig (Eselstein) — Dachstein, D
• Austria-Klettersteig Sinabell — Dachstein, C/D
• Klettersteig Stuibenfall — Ötztal, C
• Klettersteig Lehner Wasserfall — Ötztal, E
• 5-Gipfel-Klettersteig (Rofan) — Rofan, D
• Absamer Klettersteig (Bettelwurfhütte) — Karwendel, C
• Klettersteige Galitzenklamm — Dolomity Lienzkie, E

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