Overview
Grade: D
Total time: 4 hrs
Climbing time: 3 hrs
Approach time: 30 mins
Exit time: 45 mins
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Length: 750m
Total elevation: 330m
Altitude: 971m
Climbing the Stuller Wasserfall Klettersteig, specifically its E/F variant, is an exceptionally demanding and thrilling experience. While the Stuller Wasserfall Klettersteig system might have sections rated around D, the E/F variant is in a league of its own, representing an extreme challenge. This is significantly harder than a typical D-graded route.
Located near St. Ulrich am Pillersee in Tyrol, Austria, this via ferrata follows the impressive Stuller Waterfall. The E/F variant is characterized by brutally athletic sections, including severe overhangs and sustained, highly exposed traverses. It demands extraordinary upper body strength, excellent climbing technique, mental fortitude, and a high tolerance for exposure. The proximity to the waterfall means you'll often be climbing in the spray, adding to the challenge and intensity.
This variant is absolutely not for beginners or those not comfortable with the highest grades of via ferrata. It's a true test of strength, endurance, and nerve, offering a spectacular, albeit exhausting, journey through a dramatic natural setting. Completing the E/F variant is a significant achievement for experienced Klettersteig enthusiasts, rewarding them with an immense sense of accomplishment and unparalleled views (if you can spare a moment to look away from the holds!).