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Fixed rope route "Rotwand"

  • Difficulty: medium
  • Valuation of the tour: medium complexity
  • Details of the via ferrata: 20 % steel rope, a few iron ladders at the beginning, 80 % path and exposed path
  • Duration: ca. 6 hours
  • Rise and descent: 1020m of altitude
  • Time of approach: ca. 1 ¼ hours
  • Time on the via ferrata: ca. 2 ½ hours – 690m of altitude
  • Descent: ca. 2 ¼ hours
  • Position: North, West, East
  • Requirements: surefootedness

Difficulty and general information:
Long and very frequented rise with a steep ladder at the beginning.

Starting point:
Top station of the cable car Rotwand at Moos.

Ascent:
We go to the top station of Rotwand cable-car. We follow way no. 100 over the meadows of Rotwand until the “Rotwandköpfe”. We follow the marking “Rotwand-Klettersteig” on 2300m. The beginning of the via ferrata is an 40m iron ladder.

Descent:
From the top we pass the „Wurzbachgipfel“ (shortly before the ladder). There you can go through a rock splitting and you follow the Burgstall-Way (number 15b) back to the starting point.

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Our answers to your questions

Which via ferratas does the hotel recommend?

Numerous routes in the Dolomites. The team tailors itineraries to all levels, leading to spectacular viewpoints.

What equipment is required?

A ferrata set, sturdy mountaineering boots, helmet, waterproof clothing and a backpack with provisions and a map.

Is climbing experience necessary?

Sure‑footedness and basic mountaineering skills are needed for most routes. Some easier ferratas are suitable for beginners.

Can a guide be booked?

Yes, the hotel arranges days with professional guides from the Three Peaks Alpine School for a safe experience.

Where are the most beautiful ferratas?

Around the Three Peaks. Routes like the Alpinisteig offer spectacular views of the Dolomites.

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