Via ferrata Kleinlitzner

Description

A short, traditional via ferrata leads to the 2,783-meter-high Kleinlitzner, regarded as the first via ferrata in Montafon. Along a rocky gully, after easy climbing sections (A/B) and a key spot with difficulty grade C, you reach the scenic summit above the Saarbrücker Hut. Here you will experience a breathtaking view of the rugged rock landscape and the neighboring three-thousand-meter peaks of the Silvretta.

Approach: Directly behind the Saarbrücker Hut rises the rock formation of Kleinlitzner. The entry to the via ferrata is about 350 meters south of the hut and is easily accessible.

Descent: The descent to the Saarbrücker Hut follows the same route as the ascent. Be cautious of oncoming traffic on the via ferrata!

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen. Then you reach the starting point at Silvretta-Bielerhöhe via the Silvretta High Alpine Road (toll road).

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Partenen Vermuntsee / Line 650 (walking path to/from Saarbrücker Hut)

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Vermuntsee parking lot

Directions

Next to the Saarbrücker Hut (2,538 m) rises the rock formation of Kleinlitzner. This mountain offers an ideal base for all via ferrata climbers and alpine climbers. The start of the via ferrata begins about 350 m away from the hut and is easily reachable.

The descent is on the same path. That is, you have to climb down the via ferrata again to return to the Saarbrücker Hut.

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 absolutely necessary.

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

Via ferrata sets rental

Tips

To shorten the approach to the Saarbrücker Hut, a ride with the (e-)mountain bike is recommended.

Destination

Partenen, Saarbrücker Hut

Starting Point

Partenen, Saarbrücker Hut