Sport Climbing - Mayrhofen-Hippach

Himmelsleiter climbing area

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Difficulty
3 - 7
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Route length
10 - 30 m
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Number of routes
12
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Sea Level
720 m
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Exposure
E
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Best season
Mar - Oct

GPS Position / Ascent
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Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Mayrhofen, a freshly explored climbing area opens up with a variety of easier routes. This oasis of climbing fun can be reached in no time from Mayrhofen and is perfect for a short but fulfilling climbing experience. A special attraction is that it can be perfectly combined with an exciting via ferrata adventure on the Zimmereben. This combination of easy climbing and the thrill of a via ferrata makes for an unforgettable outdoor experience that is equally enticing for locals and visitors alike.
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Route overview
Level
Quantity
3
1
4
4
5
2
6
2
7
1
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Wall inclination
Positive wall inclination Vertical wall inclination
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Rock
Gneiss
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Walking time approach
15 min
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Attractiveness
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Protection
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Beginners
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Access
From Gasthof Zillertal, follow the marked hiking trail in the direction of Gasthof Zimmereben. The climbing garden is located about halfway along the hiking trail.
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Public transport
Linie: 8327, Haltestelle: Burgstall Gh Zillertal www.mayrhofen.at/fahrplaene
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Journey
From Mayrhofen train station, walk along the railway tracks until you reach the Gasthof Zillertal (starting point).
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Parking
For the via ferratas and the Himmelsleiter climbing area, there is a car park for which a fee is charged. This is located approx. 300 m out of the valley from the Gasthof Zillertal. !!! Do not park at the Gasthof Zillertal !!!
Sport Climbing - Mayrhofen | Himmelsleiter climbing area

Zimmereben via ferrata

Zimmereben via ferrata

The via ferratas around Mayrhofen and the Gasthaus Zimmereben offer an ideal playground for all ability levels and age groups to let off steam. The short approach and descent routes, the Gasthaus Zimmereben at the exit, and the fantastic views over Mayrhofen round off the climbing experience.

The difficulty and length vary depending on the via ferrata:

  • Kinderklettersteig A/B
  • Huterlaner C 
  • Zimmereben D/E
  • Pfeilspitzwand C/D
  • Astegg C (extension of Pfeilspitzwand)

    There is also a small beginner sport-climbing area (Himmelsleiter) on the descent, right next to the hiking trail
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    Walking time approach
    10 min
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    Climbing time
    2 h
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    Walking time descent
    20 min
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    Exposure
    E
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    Best season
    Apr - Oct
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    Number of routes
    5
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    Access

    The via ferratas are located near Gasthof Zillertal. They can be reached from Mayrhofen railway station in around 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can drive to the dedicated via ferrata car park, from where the start points can be reached in just a few minutes. 
    Start point coordinates: N 47°10'28.4", E 11°51'38.0"

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    Descent
    From the exit shortly to the inn Zimmereben. Pass the game reserve and keep left via the Huterlanersteig (No. 2C) back to the starting point. Please do not descend via the via ferrata!
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    Public transport
    Linie: 8327, Haltestelle: Burgstall Gh Zillertal
    www.mayrhofen.at/fahrplaene
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    Journey
    From Mayrhofen cross the railroad tracks and continue across the Ziller (river) past the Gasthof Zillertal to the specially created via ferrata parking lot. Please do not park directly at the Gasthof Zillertal! Parking see link.
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    Parking
    Tagesparkplatz Zimmereben, Burgstall 380/ 385, 6290 Mayrhofen 
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    Routes
    Zimmereben Children's via ferrata
    1
    Huterlaner via Ferrata
    6
    Zimmereben via Ferrata
    7
    Pfeilspitzwand via Ferrata
    7
    Astegg via Ferrata
    7