Klettersteig Stuibenfall — via ferrata in Umhausen

Ötztal · Umhausen, Tirol

A family via ferrata along the Stuibenfall, Tyrol's largest waterfall, with rope bridges and a viewing platform over the Ötztal. Mostly B with a few short C moves. The loop from the car park by the bathing lake in Umhausen takes about 2.5–3 hours; the falls are most impressive in spring at high water.

Route details

DifficultyC
Vertical gain415 m
Altitude1488 m a.s.l.

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.

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

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