via ferrata Saulakopf Ostwand

Description

Difficulty: B/C, in some places D and in one place D/E

Approach

from the Heinrich-Hueter chalet about 45 minutes, from the Douglass chalet about 1.15 h

Directions

The route was erected in spring of 2007 by Manfred Kessler and Leander Bitschnau with the help of many volunteers. The via ferrata can be reached from the Heinrich-Hueter chalet in about 45 minutes. The first part is very challenging with 200 m of steep climbing. The second part runs over an exposed ridge with a sensational view of the Rellstal valley, Lünersee lake and Zimba. The route is secured throughout with a steel cable.
The descent runs along the normal hiking path into the the Saulatäli.

Safety instructions

NOTRUF:

140 Alpine Notfälle österreichweit
144 Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg
112 Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

Helmet, climbing harness with via ferrata set, gloves, climb at your own risk

Destination

Heinrich Hueter Hütte

Starting Point

Heinrich Hueter Hütte