Reintaler See Klettersteig is a challenging via ferrata situated on a rock wall, offering stunning views of the warm lakes below, some of the warmest in Tyrol.
Summary
Grade: C/D, var E – view topo
Vertical: 200m ferrata, 430m total
Time: 20min approach, 1h15min ferrata, 1h descent, 2h35min total
Access / Parking: 47.4643,11.8983 – Google Maps or any Android maps app
Start via ferrata: 47.4655,11.8942 – Mapy.cz or any Android maps app
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Access
Situated in the Kramsach municipality, the provided coordinates are for a paid parking lot next to the approach path. If all nearby parking areas are full, an additional paid car park is available at the campsites on the west end of the Reintaler See lakes, adding a 15-minute walk to your approach journey.
Approach to start
From the car park, head towards Kramsach for a short distance, then turn right and follow the zigzag path, which is signposted up to the start of the via ferrata cable.
During approach, there is also a short optional detour to a viewpoint overlooking a waterfall, which may have a lower flow outside of rainfall periods.
The route
The main route is graded C/D and offers a challenging experience for intermediate via ferrata climbers. The sportier variant, graded E in the overhanging sections, branches off in the lower third of the climb and rejoins the main route midway through the ascent. Both variants become more difficult when the rock is wet.
Descent
The marked return path initially heads toward Kramsach before descending toward the lakes. It takes about one hour to return to the car park.
Good to know
- The via ferrata is closed over the Winter, usually from October 1st to Good Friday.
- At Reintaler See lakes you can go for a swim during the warm Summer months.
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Main sources
- bergsteigen.com (German)
- we climbed the route on August 23, 2019