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Via ferrata park Valkastiel

Via ferrata park Valkastiel
Via ferrata park Valkastiel - Topography
Via ferrata park Valkastiel
Via ferrata park Valkastiel - Hohe Wand via ferrata
Via ferrata park Valkastiel
Via ferrata park Valkastiel - rope bridge
Via ferrata park Valkastiel - Schloßwand Gorge Route Crossing
Via ferrata park Valkastiel - window of the Valkastiel ruin
Via ferrata park Valkastiel - Entry Pillar Wall Via Ferrata

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Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 5.41 km
Ascent: 400 m
Descent: 400 m
Duration: 3 h
Deepest point: 646 m
Highest point: 1048 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Versatile climbing around the Valkastiel castle ruins

    Above the community of Vandans at about 1,000 meters above sea level in a highly exposed location lies the Valkastiel castle ruins. It is uncertain from which era this old building originates, but it is certain that today there is a via ferrata park up there that promises you a versatile climbing experience with five routes of varying difficulty levels.

    The Schloßwand gorge crossing (B/C) is the easiest via ferrata … but like the Felsenfenster via ferrata (C), these often run through gullies that are often wet and thus can be very slippery!

    The Hohe Wand via ferrata (C) is already a bit more exciting for climbing enthusiasts! Airy sections and two rope bridges make the climbing heart beat faster. Descent via the gorge path.

    Challenging and therefore for athletic climbers are the Pfeiler Wand via ferrata (D) and the Brückenwand via ferrata (D). With several key spots on overhangs, steep edges, and slabs, it is only for the experienced. Descent also via the gorge path.

    Climbing all the via ferratas including approach and descent is already more than a half-day undertaking… but the interesting climbing spots and the impressive views down are ample reward!

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 1048 m 646 m Best season:
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    Safety instructions:

    EMERGENCY CALL: 144

    European emergency number 112 (works with any mobile phone/network)

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  • Directions

    From your starting point in Vandans, follow the main road to Heitersheimer Platz; after the bridge, continue alongside the Mustergielbach uphill. Follow this dam further to the entry of the via ferrata.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car behind

    Regional buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns train station.

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Vandans center or Golmerbahn valley station / line 621, line 622, and line 623

    You can also reach the Golmerbahn valley station on foot in about 15 minutes from the train station in Vandans.

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Arrival by train to Montafon

    The Montafonerbahn runs hourly (sometimes every half hour) from Bludenz train station. There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    On the A14 motorway coming from Bregenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow Montafonerstraße L188 to Vandans.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    In the center at the community (free) or at the Golmerbahn valley station (free)