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Via ferrata Drusenfluh

Via ferrata Blodigrinne - Drusenfluh
Topo via ferrata Blodigrinne - Drusenfluh
Via ferrata Blodigrinne - Drusenfluh
Via ferrata Blodigrinne - Drusenfluh
Lindauer Hütte

Photo: Simon Vorhammer

Factbox

Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 8.11 km
Ascent: 1092 m
Descent: 1092 m
Duration: 5.5 h
Deepest point: 1738 m
Highest point: 2825 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    In the lower part you will find a gorge with steep via ferrata sections; from the Blodig saddle, an alpine path leads over the shoulder to the summit of the Drusenfluh.

    Originally established as an emergency descent for rescue operations, the via ferrata now presents itself as a long and scenically impressive alpine climbing route to one of the highest peaks of the Rätikon. Through the Blodig gully on the north side of the Drusenfluh, you have two via ferrata variants with different levels of difficulty to choose from. The wire cable sections are repeatedly interrupted by walking sections, making the route very varied and exciting.

    Ascent: From the Lindauer Hut, you climb the hiking path towards Öfapass. At about 2,080 meters elevation (signpost), the access path to the start at the foot of the impressive gorge branches off to the left.

    Descent: The descent is again via the via ferrata back and on the same path back to the Lindauer Hut.

    The route is very tricky in snowy conditions and old snow remnants. As long as old snow lies on the rock ledges and slabs of the north face above the Blodig gully, the easier right variant is absolutely discouraged. Generally applies: a route for via ferrata climbers with alpine experience!

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Hanna Burger

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 2825 m 1738 m Best season:
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    JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
    Equipment:

    Complete via ferrata equipment with helmet
    More info & links:

    Karl Blodig und Eugen Sohm gelang 1888 die zweite Besteigung. Auf dem Gipfel fanden sie den Stein mit den Initialen von Christian Zudrell, C Z 70. Zuvor wurde diese Erstbesteigung in Bergsteigerkreisen noch stark angezweifelt. Am Tag seiner Rückkehr sandte Blodig eine Karte an Zudrell, lediglich mit der Inschrift “C Z 70”. Der Montafoner Bergführer antwortete darauf ebenso kurz und bündig mit “Gratuliere zur Drusenfluh”.

  • Directions

    In the lower part, there is a difficult entry variant (D). Just below the summit, about 40 m must be climbed at difficulty grade II without a steel cable. Climbing in an impressive alpine environment. The ascent takes place mostly on solid and rough Rätikon limestone. You can find details on the topo.

    The descent is again via the via ferrata back and returns on the same path to the Lindauer Hut.

    Start Lindauer Hütte
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.034518 N 9.835836 E
    Destination Lindauer Hütte

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car standing

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

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Latschau Golmerbahn/ Line 601 (walk to/from Lindauer Hut)

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Arrival by train to Montafon

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

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow Montafonerstraße L188 to Tschagguns and continue to the hiking parking lot in Latschau.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Hiking parking lot Latschau (paid)