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Rotschitza Klamm - Via Ferrata
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Rotschitza Klamm KlettersteigPhoto: Kathrin Kranabether, Region Villach
Open
moderate
Distance 0.8 km
3:00 h
290 m
290 m
1,192 m
957 m
Renovated in 2009, this via ferrata is an exciting and challenging adventure for the whole family with the difficulty B. After a short hike you can reach the small gorge and follow the brook "Rotschitza".
Author’s recommendation
Be careful in the entry area at the waterfall because of rockfall - NEVER get in after or in heavy rain! Highly recommended are the guided climbing tours through the alpine schools listed below.
Author
Region Villach
Update: May 02, 2023
Difficulty
B/C
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
1,192 m
Lowest point
957 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
Access
200 m,
0:45 h
Climbing length
90 m,
0:50 h
Descent
290 m,
0:40 h
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
WINTER CLOSURE - Due to alpine hazards such as icing, the via ferrata was closed during the winter assembly and dismantled in sections.
Rockfall is possible - helmets and good equipment are mandatory!
Gorge and gorges are - despite their possible proximity to municipal road networks - to the alpine areas and mountaineering with corresponding alpine dangers. These dangers include:
- self-initiated or externally triggered rockfall and dangers common in the forest, especially after storms (heavy rain, wind and snow breaks, branch shedding, etc.) despite annual inspections
- danger of falling off the signposted paths or improper use of the infrastructure (bridges)
- risk of slipping in wet conditions and icing through
- fog
In spite of the annual infrastructural and organizational measures,appropriate equipment (see equipment recommendation) and an open eye for objective dangers must be observed.
Please stay on the signposted path! Parents are responsible for their children!
Tips and hints
Region Villach Tourism
+43 4242 42000
Start
Baumgartnerhöhe (957 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.533292, 13.906508
DMS
46°31'59.9"N 13°54'23.4"E
UTM
33T 416145 5153883
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Destination
Baumgartnerhöhe
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Baumgartnerhof a hiking trail (about 35 minutes) leads to the Rotschitza waterfall - follow the red markings. You will reach a forest road on which you go downhill to your left and then before the bridge turn right uphill into the forest. Turn left at the junction for the access path to the waterfall. Then you descend down to the creek and follow it uphill to the entrance of the small waterfall. Walk back on trail 683 to Baumgartnerhöhe (about 40 minutes)
Public transport
By road
A2 to Villach, exit "Villach Süd / Warmbad", B85 to Finkenstein. In the town centre turn right towards Burgarena Finkenstein, pass the arena to Baumgartnerhöhe.Parking
There are enough parking spaces at the Baumgartnerhöhe.Coordinates
DD
46.533292, 13.906508
DMS
46°31'59.9"N 13°54'23.4"E
UTM
33T 416145 5153883
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Via ferrata set, helmet, medium-strength mountaineering boots, safety rope for children and beginners.Status
Open
Reviews
Difficulty
B/C
moderate
Distance
0.8 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
290 m
Descent
290 m
Highest point
1,192 m
Lowest point
957 m
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Descent
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Lowest point
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