Höhenglücksteig
The Höhenglücksteig is a via ferrata south of Hirschbach im Schwarzen Brand in the Hersbrucker Alb . Along with the neighboring Norissteig, it is one of two via ferratas near Hirschbach. In contrast to many via ferratas, the Höhenglücksteig mostly runs at approximately the same height. With a length of over one kilometer (of which over 300 meters are secured with a wire rope ), the climb only overcomes about 100 meters in altitude.
The Alpine Society Höhenglück built the trail between 1932 and 1937. It was renewed in 1949/50 and 1972. The trail is divided into three sections, the degree of difficulty goes up to level D / E , whereby the most difficult parts can be avoided. The first and second sections are divided into several parts. In some sections, a lot of effort is required, as some kicks have been deliberately left out. The highest point of the via ferrata is the Lug ins Land , an elevation almost 600 meters high. There is a mountain guard hut not far from the end of the path.
At the beginning of the path there is the Ferrata Bambini, a practice area for via ferrata. It is a path that was specially made for children to walk on. Hence the difficulty is at B (moderately difficult). The facility offers two entry and exit variants, including an entry variant, the difficulty of which is C (difficult). The climb is relatively short, but is suitable for preparing for the Höhenglücksteig.
In addition, on the left hand side below the entrance to the Höhenglücksteig there is the Ferrata Piccoli , which runs approx. 1 m above the ground and can therefore be used as a good exercise for the Ferrata Bambini .
The height luck climbing from the waiting DAV - Section Noris .
Others
There have been many accidents on the Höhenglücksteig, including several fatal ones. In September 2010, Kurt Albert , one of Germany's free climbing pioneers, had an accident on the first part of the climb at Scharfen Eck .
Web links
- Höhenglücksteig , tour description with lots of photos and GPS track on via-ferrata.de
- Via Ferrata Bambini at bergstieg.com
- Höhenglücksteig , DAV section Noris
Individual evidence
- ↑ Topo. (PDF) In: bergstieg.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020 .
- ↑ Photo information board
- ↑ Via Ferrata Piccoli. In: Via ferrata - hiking & climbing | Outdoor community via-ferrata.de. February 8, 2016, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ^ Plößl, Burmester: Investigations into Kurt Albert's accident are complete. In: klettern.de. November 23, 2010, accessed March 15, 2020 .
Coordinates: 49 ° 32 ′ 47 " N , 11 ° 32 ′ 29" E