Kälbersee via ferrata

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.

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.

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

Valley station Hochjoch Bahn (paid)

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.

EMERGENCY CALL: 144
European emergency number: 112 (works with any mobile phone/network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Complete climbing equipment (harness including via ferrata set, helmet, and gloves) as well as proper footwear (firm ankle-high mountain boots with good soles) are absolutely necessary.

You should also always carry a backpack with food, sun and rain protection, and a first aid kit.

Via ferrata sets rental

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

Schruns, Sennigrat Bahn mountain station

Schruns, Sennigrat Bahn mountain station