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Via Ferrata
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Kleine Cirspitze (2,520 m) - Lively summit via ferrata in the heart of the Dolomites - Gröden
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Photo: Othmar Mayrl, Othmar Mayrl
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Safety notes specifically for this via ferrata:
Be careful of slippery sections when descending the scree gully.
General safety notes for via ferratas with children:
Check whether the selected via ferrata is open, the condition of construction and safety elements (wire ropes, aids, ...) and whether it is suitable for children. A wire rope set too high or too large a distance between steps, footholds or aids can quickly cause difficulties for children that should not be underestimated.
Be sure to get the weather forecast, observe the weather yourself (!) and start early in summer. It is even more difficult to get to safety in case of thunderstorms on a via ferrata. The wire rope poses a great danger as a lightning conductor. In canyon vias, thunderstorms can cause a rapid rise of the stream.
Make sure there are no dangerous, steep sections at unsecured places (e.g., the approach) and the via ferrata offers escape or abort options.
When via ferrata climbing with children, no more than 500 vertical meters should be covered and difficulty level C should not be exceeded.
Assist children when clipping their safety lines, and on longer, difficult and steep sections where the companion can no longer offer direct help, especially small children and via ferrata beginners should be additionally secured with a rope besides the "normal security".
Additionally support children by indicating ideal steps or showing suitable grips.
Take breaks only in places safe from rockfall - helmet stays on the head at all times!
More info on safe mountaineering with children can be found here.
Tips and suggestions
As this via ferrata tip is aimed at families with children, route description, safety instructions as well as evaluations of fitness, difficulty, experience value, etc. are tailored to this target group.Roadbook
From the parking lot at Grödner Joch, we first hike along a gravel path to the upper station of the Dantercepies cable car. Shortly before, a sign "via ferrata" points us to the approach, which initially goes over a grassy ridge, then along a gully, and finally over a rock traverse to the start. There we overcome the first steep section via a ladder. We then climb up some ledges and steps and reach a short scree path without climbing up to below the summit formation. The last meters to the summit lead over a steep and somewhat difficult final section, which can potentially also be skipped.
Those who climb all the way up descend again over this summit base, first down a secured step into a notch and from there further into a scree gully (the same one through which the approach runs at the bottom). Via this gully, we return to the path of our approach and return via this to the cable car station or from there back to Grödnerjoch.
Kostenpflichtiger Parkplatz Grödner Joch
Bergstation der Dantercepies-Bahn
Kleine Cirspitze (2520 m.ü.M.)
Public transport
Accessible by local bus both from Gröden and from the Gadertal.Directions
From the Eisack Valley (Klausen-Gröden motorway exit), either via Waidbruck (SS 242) or via Lajen - St. Peter (SS 242d) into the Gröden Valley and from there on SS 242 via St. Ulrich and St. Christina to Wolkenstein. At the outskirts of Wolkenstein, follow SS 242 towards Grödner Joch and shortly after Plan de Gralba turn left to Grödner Joch (2120 m above sea level) (SS 243).From the Gadertal on SP 244 to Corvara. There, turn onto SS 243 towards Grödner Joch (2120 m above sea level) and drive up to the pass via Kolfuschg.
From Wolkenstein in Gröden also accessible by the Dantercepies cable car.
Parking
Toll parking lot Grödner Joch (2120 m above sea level)Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- Via ferrata guide Dolomites-South Tyrol-Lake Garda. 2009. Alpinverlag Jentzsch-Rabl GmbH, Bad Häring (Recommended by the Association of South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides)
- Christjan Ladurner. 2013. Via ferratas in the Dolomites. 50 routes in the northeastern and central Dolomites. Tappeiner AG, Lana (BZ)
- Christjan Ladurner. 2013. Via ferratas. South Tyrol - Dolomites - Lake Garda. The most beautiful routes for beginners and experts. Tappeiner AG, Lana (BZ)
- Christjan Ladurner. 2008. Via ferratas for beginners. South Tyrol Dolomites Lake Garda. Tappeiner AG, Lana (BZ)
- Sascha Hoch, Michael Rüttinger, Stephan Beeler. 2009. Vol. 2. Via ferrata atlas Italy. Northern Italy. Dolomites & South Tyrol. Schall-Verlag GmbH, Alland
- Eugen Hüsler. 2013. Easy via ferratas Dolomites. 60 via ferratas for beginners in the "pale mountains". Bruckmann Verlag GmbH, Munich
Equipment
Use standardized and child-appropriate equipment: climbing harness (combination harness ideal for children), via ferrata set, climbing helmet, sure-footed, non-slip footwear as well as via ferrata gloves. Also an emergency kit with first aid kit and headlamp.
Important: Even the best equipment is useless if worn or used incorrectly. Therefore, always do a partner check before starting the via ferrata!
Especially for inexperienced children, it is advisable to set up a short practice via ferrata where dry training (e.g. proper clipping-in) can be done.
Further information on equipment can be found here.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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