Via ferrata Elferkofel
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/ Elfer HüttePhoto: Stubai Tirol, Tourismusverband Stubai Tirol -
/ Panoramarestaurant Elfer-Agrar SommerPhoto: Stubai Tirol, Tourismusverband Stubai Tirol
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/ Elferkofel KlettersteigPhoto: Tourismusverband Stubai Tirol
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/ Elferkofel KlettersteigPhoto: Tourismusverband Stubai Tirol
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/ Elferkofel KlettersteigPhoto: Tourismusverband Stubai Tirol
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/ Elferkofel KlettersteigPhoto: Tourismusverband Stubai Tirol
Characteristic:
Ambitious via ferrata hikers ideally connect the „Elferkofel-via ferrata“ with the “Nordwand-via ferrata” on the Elferturm.
The securities are mainly of brackets and spikes, whereby an adequate security is only given by rope team association. Until Elferkofel summit there are several by-pass possibilities. Surefootedness and basic climbing experience (also for descent) are essential. Partly exposed, but wonderful ridge climbing.
Degree of difficulty B, C, some passages 1+ and 2-
Best season:
June – October
Duration / Difference of height:
Access: 1,5 h / 600 Hm
Fixed rope route: 1,5 h / 100 Hm (1,5 km)
Descent: 1,5 h / 540 Hm
Exposition: South-west to South-east
Valley / Info, starting point, base:
Please see “Nordwand via ferrata”
Safety information
Dangers: hardly steel rope safety, exposed at danger of thunderstormBefore starting the tour please take care of the weather conditions. Also get information about the tour conditions in the Stubai mountain guide offices. You receive the updated list of the hut openings in the offices of the Tourist Board Stubai Tirol.
Tips, hints and links
www.stubai.atStart
Turn-by-turn directions
1,5 h; the same as “Nordwand via ferrata” to Elfer hut; towards south to Elferkofel further on to ridge height in south-west direction, last part in territory with rough blocks (short securities, A) to a gorge at the east-side of Elfertürme (Elfer saddle). Shortly after signpost (on left-side diverts a by-pass passage to Zwölfernieder saddle). The securities start at a small material cot (signpost-wall).
Descent:
1,5 h; the most comfortable and beautiful way back leads at the east-side along the “panorama-way” to Elfer hut. For “collectors of summits” the ascent of the nearby “Zwölferspitze” (230 Hm, partly 1+) is worth to hike.
Note
Public transport
From the train station Innsbruck are regularly running busses to Neustift in the Stubai valley.Getting there
From the olympic city Innsbruck the Stubai valley is accessible in 20 minutes via Brenner motorway, exit Schönberg until Neustift in the Stubai valley.Parking
parking Elferbergbahn cablewaysCoordinates
Equipment
Via ferrata set, helmet, mountain boots or climbing boots, safety rope for youths, children and inexperienced is essential!Questions & Answers
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