Via Ferrata Ölberg
Description
The "Ölberg" via ferrata in Avenes, Val di Vizze, has a climbing length of about 550 m, requiring good confidence and no fear of heights. Near Prati, close to Vipiteno, just after the tunnel heading towards Val di Vizze, there is a parking lot. From here, follow the old Val di Vizze road until reaching the start of the via ferrata. The rock wall runs along the right side of the Ölberg, where several variants with varying difficulty levels are found. These lead to a resting area with a small stop-over spot and then down to a safely arranged trail. Shortly before Avenes, a suspension bridge crosses a stream; alternatively, you can continue on a path. From there, you can either descend to Avenes or return directly to the starting point.
Access & starting point
From the parking lot after the tunnel, next to the old Val di Vizze road, it's about a 15-minute walk to the start of the via ferrata.
Approach
Route
On the difficulty scale from A to E (from easy to extreme), the Ölberg via ferrata falls within the moderate range, classified as B/D. Most of the route is graded B. Various variants reach difficulty level D, while the easiest routes are in the B/C category. This makes the Ölberg via ferrata ideal for both enthusiasts and experienced climbers. For children with prior climbing experience, a minimum height of 1.30 m is recommended.
Technical Details
Climbing length: 550m
Descent
Descent is possible either to Avenes or directly back to the starting point parking area.
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