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Via ferrata Holzgau

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Difficulty: schwer
Distance: 0 km
Ascent: 270 m
Descent: 271 m
Duration: 0 h
Deepest point: 1105 m
Highest point: 1310 m
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    Very well built, modern sport climbing via ferrata with several different variants. The via ferrata can be ideally combined with a visit to the suspension bridge.

    From Lech Zürs am Arlberg you can reach Holzgau by car in about 30 minutes. From the hiking car park it takes about 30 minutes to get started. The via ferrata lies directly at the Simswasserfall and is a worthwhile destination due to its special location alone. There are several variants here:

     

    • The Gamsrunde is the easiest round: B/C
    • The Steinbock round is the longest round and also leads to the big wall on the opposite side of the waterfall: C
    • The eagle variant is a short, but very heavy variant, which requires proper technique and strength: D/E

    After the via ferrata you can stop at the nearby Café Uta and hike back to the suspension bridge on the circular trail. Both are very beautiful and worthwhile destinations.

    A stop at Café Uta and a visit to Suspension Bridge are obligatory!

    Presented by: Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH
    Author: Hannes Heigenhauser

  • Difficulty: schwer
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    		Altitude: 1310 m 1105 m Best season:
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    Characteristics:
    • Insider tip
    • Round tour
    • With refreshment stops
    • Completely cable-insured
    • sport via ferrata
    Safety instructions:

    NOTRUF:

    140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria

    144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg

    112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

    www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps
    Equipment:

    Good footwear (ankle-high, profiled sole), rucksack with provisions, drinks, rain cover, Lech Card and bus timetable.
    More info & links:

    https://www.lechzuers.com/en

     
  • Start Holzgau Parking Lot for Hikers
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.260843 N 10.343316 E

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Take the train to Langen am Arlberg or St. Anton am Arlberg station. From there, buses (no. 91 +92) run at regular intervals to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    Approach:

    From Germany: Take the A 96 to Bregenz from there on the A14 to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    From Switzerland: Via the A13 and the Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau border crossing onto the A14 as far as Bludenz. Continue on the S16 until the exit Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    From Austria: Take the Inntal motorway A12 and then the S16 to the St. Anton am Arlberg exit (Arlbergpass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlberg Pass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.


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    Park:

    You can park your car either directly with your host or in the underground car park Anger. The underground car park is located directly in the town centre opposite the Raiffeisenbank Lech.