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A challenging via ferrata with many facets - it demands strength and surefootedness, while historical impressions of the events of World War I affect you.
A fantastic via ferrata that stands out especially due to the very beautiful rock quality, as it almost always leads over compact slabs to the Cellon shoulder, offering a good introduction to the "Path without Borders - Senza Confini".
Author’s recommendation
Caution when wet - you keep passing grassy knobs and then immediately continue on very smooth slabs.
Note: The difficulty rating applies "only" to the via ferrata, not to the approach and descent.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
FAIR PLAY & RESPECT:
Awareness for nature – landowners – your health... and safety on the mountain have the highest priority for your route/your mountain sports experience and the related tour planning!
Therefore, inform yourself about the rules of conduct for every via ferrata experience - Mountain safety - as well as the current weather conditions.
Waste disposal:
Waste is not always avoidable - but it has no place in nature and must be disposed of properly (preferably in the valley or at home).
Emergency numbers:
European emergency: 112 (accessible on any available network)
Austrian mountain rescue: 140
Tips and suggestions
Are you looking for via ferrata tips in the region as well as a state-certified mountain guide for a guided via ferrata tour?
You will find this and many other infos at - Tour tips and provider info
Places to eat:
In Kötschach-Mauthen, there are numerous year-round open dining options - details at Service A-Z.
Roadbook
From Plöckenpass you go in the direction of Carinthia - up to the start of hiking trail 427-4. You follow the signs and ascend into a sparse forest. At the first fork, turn left to the start of the Oberst-Gressl via ferrata. There is a continuous steel cable with few clamps.
First, you ascend over slabs (difficulty level C and B) to a ledge – then continue over a slab section (C) to two small, short, steeper steps (C).
Over a slab ramp (B/C) and a crack (B/C) you reach (A/B) a short walking section. Steep again (C), you continue, followed by a slabby edge that leads to a ledge below the short but steep key section.
After a traverse (B/C) you follow the slabs (B/C) upwards to the bushes and at the foot to the last rocky rises.
You reach the exit over beautiful water groove slabs (B) - then continue along the markings to the Cellon shoulder.
Descent:
It is best to descend via the Italian side (normal path) - about two hours walking time.
Directions
Public transportation:
The most sustainable travel option is by train to Oberdrauburg (coming from Lienz or Villach) or to Hermagor (coming from Villach).
From Oberdrauburg or Hermagor, you can then reach the town of Kötschach-Mauthen by bus. From here, depending on season and availability, it is possible to use the call bus or a taxi to Plöckenpass.
Details at - Nassfeld mobility info and Kärntner Linien route planner
Car travel:
From Hermagor via the B111 (Gailtal road) or from Oberdrauburg via the B110 (Plöckenpass road) to Kötschach-Mauthen and from there towards Plöckenpass.
Parking
Free parking is available directly to the left after the street gallery of the B110 (just before the state border), near the wind turbine, as well as after the state border - directly at Plöckenpass.
Coordinates
Recommended maps for this region:
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions