Via ferrata Castle

Description

Despite the short route and moderate difficulty, this via ferrata is a rewarding destination for the whole family. After a short approach, you climb a few altitude meters with a slight incline along the ridge. Fantastic views down and a unique panorama of Madrisella, Heimspitze and Versettlaspitze open up. Due to its almost horizontal line, this via ferrata can be climbed in both directions.

Approach: After the ascent with the Versettla Bahn, you reach the start after about a 30-minute walk on a signposted hiking trail.

Descent: From the exit, a hiking trail leads back to the Versettla Bahn mountain station. Alternatively, you can climb back over the via ferrata and thus reach the mountain station via the approach.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Gaschurn, where the valley station of the Versettla Bahn is directly on the right side.

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Gaschurn Versettla Bahn/ Line 650

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Valley station Versettla Bahn

Directions

After the ascent with the Versettla Bahn, you will reach the start after about a half-hour walk.

The route runs over a few altitude meters with a slight incline along the ridge (A/B). You can find the exact route on the topo map.

From the exit, you can reach the Versettla Bahn mountain station again in about 30 minutes.

Safety instructions

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

Equipment

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

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

Via ferrata sets rental

Tips

A crossing of the via ferrata is also possible in winter, which is significantly more demanding since parts of the cable protection may then be covered with snow.

Destination

Gaschurn, Versettla Bahn mountain station

Starting Point

Gaschurn, Versettla Bahn mountain station