Ischgl’s vie ferrate at a glance Ischgl’s vie ferrate at a glance

Greitspitz for all mountain fans

Greitspitz via ferrata in Ischgl

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At the Greitspitz both beginners and advanced climbers get to enjoy their mountain adventure to the fullest – not to mention the stunning mountain panorama. The summit of the Greitpsitz is at 2,850 metres above sea level and impresses with its breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains. 

The steel rope, plenty of handles and stirrups ensure sufficient safety no matter which level of skill you have. Even though, the via ferrata is suitable for unexperienced climbers, it’ll make some experienced ones break a sweat at times, too, though. Good thing that newbies can avoid those passages and opt for their easier alternatives. Still: beginners should only attempt this route together with an experienced guide! Once you’ve reached the end of the via ferrata, there is an access road leading back to the Idjochbahn lift or the Flimjochbahn lift mountain station. 

The via ferrata in a nutshell

difficulty: level B (moderately difficult), depending on route also C/D (difficult to very difficult)
duration:  2,165 m
vertical metres:  150 juicy metres of difference in altitude
starting point: Silvrettabahn cable car and Flimjochbahn lift; after a 45-minute hike, you’ll reach the Viderjoch at 2,757 metres above sea level. From the Viderjoch, you have to go west until you reach the end of the trail. That’s where you’ll see the signpost for the via ferrata at the spur of the west ridge.

Did you know? Vie ferrate can be mastered more easily than standard climbing routes – without a lot of equipment or prior experience. And the equipment you do need can be rented easily at the sports shops in Galtür – because you won’t need anything more than mountain boots, a helmet, a safety harness and a via ferrata set. Ideally, you should tackle your first via ferrata together with an experienced mountain guide who knows all the ins and outs. The only thing you need to bring along: good self-assessment skills and responsibility for both yourself and your fellow climbers. 

Tip: The best time to explore the vie ferrate in Paznaun is from July to September! 

The team at the tourism office Paznaun-Ischgl will be happy to answer all your questions surrounding climbing, the vie ferrate or the necessary equipment.