Klettersteig Däumling

Level of difficulty: Medium

1.6 km

Distance
1.3 h

Duration
1874 vm

Lowest elevation
2077 vm

Highest elevation
270 vm
270 vm

Klettersteig Däumling

In addition to the magnificent view of the Carnic and Julian Alps, the "Thumb" offers some passages charged with adrenaline. The highlight is certainly the impressive "Nepal Bridge", which has to be crossed at a dizzying height. It is 40 metres long, swings under the foot of the mountaineers and therefore requires courage and a head for heights. Eventually, it goes down 100 metres to the left and right of the bridge.

Facts about the via ferrata:

Level of difficulty B/C (in two places C)500 metres length/ 150 metres altitudeStarting point: top station of the Gartnerkofel 4-seater chairliftComplete climbing equipment and helmet are necessaryAfter the via ferrata you can also climb the Gartnerkofel summit (2,195 m, approx. 20 minutes).

Suggestion

An absolute highlight and fantastic panorama that no mountain fan should miss!

Equipment

Complete climbing equipment and helmet are necessary!

Directions

From Kötschach-Mauthen or Villach on the B111 through the Gailtal to Tröpolach. Then south on the B90 towards Nassfeldpass. Park at the valley station of the Gartnerkofel cable car (1412 m) and take the chairlift to the top station (1888 m). Follow the hiking trail towards Gartnerkofel and turn right at the first white scree slope before the top station of the short FIS chairlift to the via ferrata. There you will find a bench where you can rope up.

A first glimpse