Klettersteig Lehner Wasserfall — via ferrata in Längenfeld

Ötztal · Längenfeld, Tirol

One of the finest via ferratas in Tyrol, right beside a tall waterfall in Längenfeld. The original route exits to the right; a 2014 variant climbs the overhanging wall by the water to a rope bridge. The right exit takes 1.5–2 hours, the left 2.5–3 hours, plus about 3 hours down. Parking behind the Ötztaler Heimatmuseum.

Waterfall variant: bergsteigen.com and Bergwelten D/E, the Tirol Werbung portal E. Original route: bergsteigen.com C, Bergwelten B/C. We give the harder grades.

Route details

DifficultyC · E
Route length430 m
Vertical gain220 m
Climbing time1 h 30 min
Approach20 min

Routes on site

Season and hours

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

The route is unstaffed and free to enter — the months below are the season given by the sources, not opening hours. Weather and snow decide; check conditions with the local tourist office before you go.

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.

Requirements: The waterfall variant is not suitable for children (Tirol Werbung).

Tickets: The via ferrata itself is free; the car park at the start is paid.

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