Via ferrata Rifa

Next to the Rifa basin, between Gaschurn and Partenen, you will find the Rifa practice via ferrata in the eponymous climbing garden. With a well-secured beginner via ferrata A/B, it is ideal as a practice area for first experiences on rock – also suitable for children. Several variants in the C range promise variety for advanced via ferrata climbers. A highlight for everyone is certainly the suspension bridge as well as the impressive view of the Vallüla (2,813 meters) at the valley end of Montafon. Around the climbing garden, a spacious area with water playground, barbecue area, and more invites you to linger.

Ascent: Only a few steps from the parking lot.

Descent: The via ferrata is designed as a loop course, so you can ascend and descend via any variant.

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Gaschurn. Just before the tunnel leading to Partenen, turn right and then park in the immediately following parking lot.

Just leave your car parked

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Gaschurn Klettergarten / Line 85

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking lot Klettergarten Rifa

The entrance is only a few steps from the parking lot, at the already visible climbing garden.

A rope bridge and partly exposed traverses characterize the via ferrata. There are 5 different ascent and descent options, which have varying difficulty levels. Attention! Below the traverse, there are some climbing routes! Please watch out for climbers! Details about the via ferrata options can be found in the attached topo.

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

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

Via ferrata sets rental

The area around the climbing garden with water playground, barbecue area, slackline, and restroom facilities is ideal for spending pleasant hours with the family.

This practice via ferrata is also available as a guided tour within the BergePLUS program. You can find more information at montafon.at/bergeplus

Climbing garden Partenen

Climbing garden Partenen