Get climbing in Ehrwald using via ferrata routes that make use of wire cables and fixed anchors. This page offers some of the best via ferratas recommended by enthusiasts and local experts. Filter the results to suit your needs and level of experience. Each route contains useful information to help you plan and tackle your next via ferrata climb in Ehrwald.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful via ferratas in Ehrwald
Via Ferrata
· Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
Via two via ferratas on the front and rear Tajakopf
recommended route
Difficulty
D/ET4
difficult
11.8 km
8:00 h
1,300 m
1,300 m
The loop hike passes by Seebensee and Drachensee, two of Tyrol’s most beautiful mountain lakes, and leads up two via ferratas to the front and rear Tajakopf peaks, respectively, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Wetterstein and Zugspitze massifs and the Mieminger Range.
Via Ferrata
· Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
Tajakante via ferrata to the Vorderer Tajakopf (2450 m)
recommended route
Difficulty
D/E
difficult
14.1 km
11:00 h
1,450 m
1,450 m
Demanding via ferrata classic over Ehrwald
Via Ferrata
· Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
From Ehrwald over the Wiener Neustädter Hütte to the Zugspitze
recommended route
Difficulty
A/B
difficult
11.4 km
12:00 h
1,800 m
1,800 m
From Ehrwald over the Wiener Neustädter Hütte to the Zugspitze.
-> Georg-Jäger-Steig
-> Stöpselzieher Steig
Via Ferrata
· Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ehrwalder Quintet: Seebenfall, Tajakante, Coburger Steig, Sonnenspitze, Immensteig
recommended route
Difficulty
E
difficult
16.3 km
7:05 h
2,118 m
2,117 m
Long undertaking over three demanding via ferratas and the alpine ascent on the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze. Stunning views reward the sweaty climbs.
Via Ferrata
· Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Zugspitz from Ehrwald
recommended route
Difficulty
B
difficult
6.1 km
5:00 h
1,732 m
11 m
Summit route to the Zugspitze from the Austrian side passing under the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn.
Via Ferrata
· Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
Zugspitze & Münchner Haus from the valley station Obermoos
recommended route
Difficulty
A/B
difficult
4.8 km
4:30 h
1,716 m
4 m
This technically as well as physically demanding hut approach is via the so-called Stopselzieher.
Via Ferrata
· Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
Via ferrata to the Zugspitze via the Stopselzieher
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Difficulty
A/B
moderate
5 km
5:30 h
1,730 m
0 m
Steep & shady alternative
Anyone who has always wanted to climb the Zugspitze has found the quietest ascent with the Stopselzieher.
Via Ferrata
· Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Tajakante via ferrata
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Difficulty
D/E
difficult
11.1 km
9:30 h
1,422 m
1,422 m
An alpine via ferrata route on the steep west ridge of the Vorderer Tajakopf (2450 m), which delights climbers and nature lovers alike with demanding passages and fantastic views of the Zugspitze massif.
Via Ferrata
· Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Seeben Via Ferrata
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Difficulty
D/E
difficult
5.8 km
4:00 h
601 m
601 m
Dynamic sport via ferrata which climbs steeply and exposed for about 250 m along a waterfall on the Seeben walls and impresses with spectacular views of the nearby Zugspitze massif.
Via Ferrata
· Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Via Wiener Neustädter Hut and Stopselzieher to the Zugspitze
recommended route
Difficulty
A/B
moderate
5 km
5:00 h
1,726 m
0 m
A simple via ferrata leads the experienced mountaineer over the Stopselzieher along the shortest of the four ascents up to the summit of the Zugspitze.

