Via Ferrata Workshop

Make your first attempts at via ferrata and rock climbing, and learn how to safely use the via ferrata set. Discover the fun of climbing both on the via ferrata, which is secured with wire ropes and iron stirrups, and in the nearby climbing garden. On one of the most beautiful via ferratas in Tyrol, state-certified mountain guides show you in this via ferrata and climbing course what is important and how the via ferrata can become a safe adventure and an exciting alternative to hiking. Situated in beautiful surroundings, the via ferrata Zirbenwald offers everything you need to learn the basics of via ferrata walking. Along the via ferrata you will always find pleasant places to pause for a moment, enjoy the view and discuss details with your mountain guide. In the afternoon we will change from via ferrata to natural rock. Secured by your mountain guide you will have the opportunity to make your first attempts with the climbing rope and to climb steep or less steep rock faces. The way back to the ground is done in a spectacular abseil. The combination of adventure and nature, explore your own limits and maybe go a little beyond - an exciting day in the vertical!

Via ferrata of easy to medium difficulty. Climbing exercises in the climbing garden depending on the mood of the participants, routes between the 3rd and 8th level of difficulty.

Included services: Instruction, introduction to the via ferrata with a certified mountain guide.
Services not included: Additional costs such as rental equipment.
Duration: approx. 6 hrs. (approx. 2-3 hrs.) 
Route: Obergurgl - hike to the Zirben Alm - start via ferrata Zirbenwald with instruction - professional instruction on rope bridges, rock bands, cross passages, small overhangs and vertical climbing sections - hiking trail to the Zirben Alm - climbing garden Zirbenwald - improvement of technique with technique training, toprope climbing and more or less wild abseiling - short hike back to Obergurgl.
Meeting point: 8.50 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Information Gurgl, Gurglerstraße 118
Equipment: small rucksack, approach shoes or hiking boots with sturdy soles, comfortable sportswear, windbreaker, food, thin gloves if available.
Return: approx. 3.00 - 4.00 pm.
Costs: Adults € 54.00 | children (10-14 years) € 44.00 | + € 5.00 per piece of safety equipment (climbing harness, via ferrata set, helmet & possibly gloves).

Registration in the adventure store at www.gurgl.com/experiences
Registration deadline: The evening before (4.00 pm).