Mindelheim via ferrata

The Mindelheimer Klettersteig leads over the three Schafalpenköpfe (highest point 2,320 m) in the Allgäu Alps . It is a medium-difficult category C via ferrata . The starting point is either the Mindelheimer Hütte at 2,013 m or the Fiderepasshütte at 2,067 m. In general, it is recommended to start the climb from the Fiderepasshütte, as most climbers are on their way in this direction. An inspection in the opposite direction can result in an uncomfortable amount of oncoming traffic. The via ferrata, built in 1975, was renovated in 2007 and is very well secured. In addition to challenging areas, it also offers a lot of, albeit unsecured, walking terrain. The difficulty of the via ferrata is C, 2.

A vertical 15 m wall and a bridge over a crevice within sight of the Fiderepasshütte are the highlights of this tour with great views. A head for heights , surefootedness , stable weather and good physical condition are necessary for an inspection . In addition, the via ferrata set and a helmet are required for via ferrata . The time required for an inspection is around three to five hours.

Huts

Without an overnight stay in a hut, the walking time is 9 hours and 1650 meters, which is why it is advisable to spend the night at the Fiderepasshütte or the Mindelheimer Hütte .

Approach

• from Mittelberg 1215 m, 3 hours
• from the Fellhornbahn mountain station or the Kanzelwandbahn mountain station (can be combined with the 2-country sport via ferrata (C / D) and the Walsersteig (B / C)

photos

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  Path marking on the Mindelheim via ferrata

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  View from the Rappenseehütte to the Schafalpenköpf

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  Ladder bridge in the summit area of ​​the Third Schafalpenkopf

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  Rock head with iron brackets at the transition from the third to the second Schafalpenkopf

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  Passage on the Second Schafalpenkopf secured with iron pins

cards

• Alpine Club Card BY 2 Kleinwalsertal - Hoher Ifen , Widderstein (1: 25,000)

literature

• Dieter Seibert: Alpine Club Guide alpine - Allgäu Alps and Ammergau Alps . 17th edition. Bergverlag Rother, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-7633-1126-2 (p. 112f)
• Eugen E. Hüsler : Via ferrata atlas Alps . 6th edition. Bruckmann Verlag , Munich 2005, ISBN 3-7654-4213-5

Web links

Commons : Mindelheimer Klettersteig  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• DAV section Mindelheim: Information on the via ferrata
• Mindelheim via ferrata on via-ferrata.de

Coordinates: 47 ° 18 ′ 40 ″  N , 10 ° 13 ′ 0 ″  E

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Mindelheim via ferrata. Retrieved June 16, 2019 . 
2. ↑ Alpenverein Mindelheim: Via the via ferrata. February 22, 2019, accessed June 16, 2019 . 
3. ↑ Two-country sport via ferrata. Retrieved June 16, 2019 . 
4. ↑ Walsersteig adventure via ferrata. Retrieved June 16, 2019 .