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Kälbersee via ferrata

Klettersteig Kälbersee
Topo via ferrata Kälbersee
Approach to the Kälbersee via ferrata
Preparation for the Kälbersee via ferrata
Via ferrata Kälbersee
Via ferrata Kälbersee
Via ferrata Kälbersee

Factbox

Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 2.11 km
Ascent: 193 m
Descent: 193 m
Duration: 2 h
Deepest point: 2122 m
Highest point: 2306 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Practice via ferrata in a very beautiful scenic setting. The Seetalhüsli and the Kälbersee invite you to relax with the whole family.

    As the name suggests, this practice via ferrata is located directly by the idyllic Kälbersee in the Seetal/Hochjoch hiking area. From the Seetalhüsli you have the ideal overview of the routes waiting for you here. Beginners approach the via ferrata in difficulty grades A and B, experienced climbers find their terrain at the Kälbersee practice via ferrata with variants C and D. Since the variant D deliberately avoids iron steps, you can improve your climbing on rock on this demanding route – with lake view included.

    Approach: From the mountain station of the Hochjoch Bahn, follow the “Seetalwanderung” trail to the Seetalhüsli. Or from the mountain station of the Sennigrat Bahn, it’s 15 minutes downhill to the Kälbersee. Starting point is the Seetalhüsli.

    Descent: From the exit of the via ferrata follow the path further up to the “summit”. On the backside it then goes gently down to the ski slope back to the Wormser Hütte, where you can return on foot or by the Sennigart Bahn back to the mountain station of the Hochjoch Bahn.

    The via ferrata is very well secured and offers short routes for the whole family.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 2306 m 2122 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 the mountain station of the Sennigrat Bahn, you hike down to the Kälbersee. The start is located on the left side of the rock by the Kälbersee.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car parked

    The regional buses run throughout the Montafon. The main lines depart every half hour from Schruns station.

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Schruns Hochjoch Bahn/ lines 2a, 2b, 85, 87

    (also possible: Schruns Zamang Bahn/ lines 2a, 2b, 85, 87)

    You can also reach the valley station of the Hochjoch Bahn on foot in about 5 minutes from Schruns station. (approx. 20 minutes to the valley station of the Zamang Bahn)

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Arrival by train to Montafon

    The Montafonerbahn runs hourly from Bludenz station (partly half-hourly). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the exit Bludenz/Montafon and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. Follow the road into the town center, after the cemetery turn left towards the valley station of the Hochjoch Bahn.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Valley station Hochjoch Bahn (paid)