Climbing

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Climbing - the new trend sport

Via ferratas are now the new trend in mountain sports and also let hikers, of course only with the appropriate equipment and depending on the level of difficulty, sniff into the realm of the vertical. These so-called "Via Ferratas" are paths secured with wire ropes and iron pins in the rocky area. The difficulty scale ranges from A (easy) to E (extremely difficult).

Via Ferrata Penken-Knorren

The Zillertal high ropes course is located at the romantic Zemm Gorge, built in the middle of the forest on natural trees. The forest ropes course was completely planned by mountain guides and built according to the latest European high ropes course standard. 32 exercises distributed over different levels of difficulty challenge self-confidence. Deep views of 88 meters into the Zemm Gorge demand your full attention. 3 rope slides with a length of 120 meters bring you from station to station or back to the forest floor.

Our high ropes course is not an off-the-shelf climbing park, but the highest and most spectacular forest ropes course in the Zillertal.

Some facts about the high ropes course:

Difficulty: easy - medium

Character: Nepal bridge, steep path, spider web, Charly Chaplin, flying fox,...

Dates: May 1 to November 1

Total tour duration: 2 hours

Age: from 10 years, 140 cm height

What to bring: Sports shoes, trekking shoes

Requirements: no fear of heights

Services: supervised guidance in the high ropes course, equipment

Meeting point: high ropes course Zemmschlucht

Location: B 169 - direction Ginzling - 200 m behind the former inn Jochberg, parking lot available

Price Gamstour - medium:

€ 29,00 for adults

€ 25,00 for youths between 12 and 16 years of age

€ 20,00 for children between 6 and 10 years old

Price Ibex tour - difficult:

€ 35,00 for adults and children

Price Combitourr:

Gamstour and stone tour € 55,00

More information:

Mountain Sports

main street 456

6290 Mayrhofen

info@mountain-sports-zillertal.com

Via ferrata Pfeilspitzwand

The "via ferrata for everyone" on the Knorren also offers beginners the opportunity to get a taste of "climbing air". The entrance is a vertical ladder, followed by an airy traverse with occasional steeper passages to the summit. You always follow the taut steel cable. You should be free from giddiness for the ascent.

Some facts about the via ferrata:

Target group: beginners and advanced climbers

Difficulty: B/C

Walking time: 45 min

Height difference: 50 m

Pitch length 180 m

Approach: From Mayrhofen with the Penkenbahn to the top station and continue with the Kombibahn Penken. From the mountain station on foot on the gravel road in the direction of Penkenjoch. From Finkenberg with the Finkenberger Almbahn to the Penkenjoch. From Penkenjoch on the gravel road in the direction of Mayrhofner Penken.

Nature Park via ferrata Nasenwand

A not very difficult, but rather exposed rock passage forms the beginning of this new via ferrata. Of the three via ferratas to the Zimmereben inn, this one is the longest with just under 700 meters of climbing and its approximately 300 meters of elevation gain.

Various very beautiful passages and partly vertical wall sections, which can be climbed through without any problems, as well as a good view of Mayrhofen and the Zimmereben via ferrata are the special features of this via ferrata. The difficulty levels range from walking phases to short D minus areas, but predominantly B and C can be assumed. The via ferrata Pfeilspitzwand is therefore a great addition to the existing two routes and in terms of difficulty is located about in the middle. From the exit you descend on a newly built hiking trail about 5 minutes to the inn Zimmereben.

Some facts about the via ferrata:

Target group: advanced

Difficulty: B-D

Walking time: 2 hours

Height difference: 245 m

Pitch length: 440 m

Access: From the material cable car from the Zimmereben inn about 100 m out of the valley, on the existing hiking trail to Schwendau is the new junction to the start of the via ferrata Pfeilspitzwand.

Via ferrata Huterlaner

Very beautiful, albeit demanding via ferrata, which is particularly characterized by its length and exposure. In the first, relatively seen easier part (C/D), it goes partly steeply upwards over several wall sections, a displacing dihedral, through the "Birkenwald'l" over a steep step with scales, an airy pillar and the "Floitentritte" to a large band, which marks the end of the first part. If you decide against the emergency exit on the left, the difficult second part awaits you. This offers, after an innocuous entry, a steep, very "arm-heavy" climb, the highlight of which is the overhanging key section "E", 2 three-rope bridges and a very exposed traverse.

Some facts about the via ferrata:

Target group: advanced and professional climbers

Difficulty: 1st part C/D - 2nd part D/E

Walking time: 2,5 to 3 hours

Height difference: 310 m

Pitch length: 600 m

Access: At the Gasthof Neu-Ginzling follow the path in the direction of Tristner (Ginzling's local mountain). At the fork in the path, continue straight ahead (5-10 minutes train ascent).

Via ferrata Zimmereben

Climbing route close to nature with family-friendly routing and excellent belays. Short, earthy walking sections alternate with steep ascents. At a rope bridge there is an exit but also an entry possibility. For families with children from 10 years an interesting change with adventurous ascent and some delicacies. Information points at prominent places on the via ferrata.

Some facts about the via ferrata:

Target group: for beginners and advanced climbers

Difficulty: C

Walking time: 1 hour

Height difference: 210 m

Pitch length: 560 m

Access: Next to the Gasthof Zillertal in Mayrhofen, follow the Huterlanersteig (trail no. 2c) in the direction of Zimmereben. The entrance is signposted there.

Climbing area Penken

A difficult but great route with some vertical, partly overhanging sections. The overhanging entry point impresses many a climber. Highligth between slab and edge climbing are Hollywood swing, rope bridge, airy traverses and transitions. Challenging route for sporty climbers. Information points at prominent places on the via ferrata.

Some facts about the via ferrata:

Target group: advanced and professional climbers of all ages.

Difficulty: C/D+

Walking time: 1,5 hours

Height difference: 239 m

Pitch length: 450 m

Access: Next to the Gasthof Zillertal in Mayrhofen, follow trail no. 2c in the direction of Zimmereben. The entrance is signposted there.

Via ferrata Gerlossteinwand

Many paths lead to the top - climbing on the Penken: Those who prefer the way up to a rapid descent and prefer to move with all fours rather than just on their feet can let off steam on the Penken with two natural stone climbing gardens on over 60 routes. On the Gschöß and Knorren, in addition to strong arms and legs, skill is required above all:

KLETTERGEBIET GSCHÖSS for the sporty ones:

Characteristics: 21 routes with difficulty levels from 4 - 8 are available to all climbing enthusiasts. The route length is up to 30 meters. The year-round climbing area Gschöss impresses with its sunny location with the best view over the entire Zillertal as well as easy train access.

Access: From the mountain station of the Penkenbahn in only 10 min. by foot. First from the mountain station in the direction of Gschösswandhaus. From there to support II and outside the pasture fence on a small path to sectors I and II. Abseil to sector III by means of abseiling hooks 20 m to the right of the pillar.

21 routes - difficulty 4 - 8+

Protection: ++++

Rock quality: +++ to ++++

Orientation: Southeast

Number of routes: 21

Route length: up to 30 meters

Level of difficulty: 4 - 8

Altitude: 1800 m

Ideal time: May to October

CLIMBING AREA KNORREN for beginners and advanced climbers:

Characteristics: the climbing area can be classified as an alpine climbing area. Mostly you climb on rock similar to dolomites, which is mostly firm. A helmet is strongly recommended. There are even special children's routes and hooks are not spared. The climbing area is therefore also very family-friendly.

Access: from Mayrhofen with the Penkenbahn to the top station of the Kombibahn Penken. From the top station of the Kombibahn Penken on foot on the gravel road in the direction of Penkenjoch. Before the mountain station 6 SB Knorren turn right.

30 routes - difficulty level 4 - 8+

Protection: ++++

Rock quality: +++ to ++++

Orientation: south to southeast

Number of routes: 30

Route length: 10 to 30 meters

Level of difficulty: 4 to 8+

Altitude: 2000 m

Ideal time: May to October

Climbing area "The Eternal Hunting Grounds

The 380 m long via ferrata Gerlosstein leads over a 240 m high wall to the mountain of the same name and not only provides alpinistic high pleasures, but also leads to one of the most beautiful mountains of the valley. The via ferrata has been classified as demanding.

A lot of heart, sweat and work have put the men of the mountain rescue Zell in the construction of the new via ferrata Gerlossteinwand. Over 450 meters of steel rope, 300 pieces of handholds, 230 pieces of rope clamps, 150 pieces of drill anchors and a lot more were processed.

Some facts about the via ferrata:

Walking time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours

Ascent: from the top station of the Gerlosstein cable car approx. 45 minutes

Descent: Heimjöchl 1.5 hours or via the hiking trail approx. 1 hour

Climbing length: 380 m

Height difference: 240 m

Height entrance: 1.898 m

Height summit: 2.166 m

Location: north face

Last descent Gerlossteinbahn: 17.00 o'clock

Best season: end of May to mid-October