Lehner Waterfall Via Ferrata in the Ötztal

Summer-Fall

Late spring through early autumn offers the most favorable weather conditions. Avoid early spring due to melting snow and higher water levels, and late autumn/winter due to ice and snow on the route.

Medium-Hard

There are two routes. The original right route is graded C, with an optional D overhang you can bypass. The left variant is much harder, with a 20 m section graded E. You need a head for heights, and previous via ferrata, climbing or bouldering experience is highly recommended. It's a step up from the nearby Stuibenfall via ferrata.

3-5 hours

Plan around 3 hours in total, including the approach, the climb and the way back. The right route takes 1.5–2 hours on the cable, the left one 2.5–3 hours.

Car/Public Transport

The start is in Lehn, part of Längenfeld, near the Lehner-Au bus stop. By train, go to Ötztal station and take the bus up the valley. Drivers can use the paid car park south of the Heimatmuseum.