Climbing on the via ferrata on the Falkert in Carinthia
Adventure, views, adrenalin
Our via ferratas in the Nockberge offer you the opportunity to experience the mountains from a completely new perspective: vertical rocks, exposed passages and breathtaking panoramas!
The Falkert with its rugged south side is a real rarity in the otherwise gentle, grassy Nockberge mountains and is perfect for climbing!
Degree of shrinkage B-C
Marble trail
- Access: 30-minute walk from Falkertsee in the direction of Sonntagstal
- Climbing length: approx. 400 m
- Time required: around 2 hours from Falkertsee
The chosen line is excellently set, is not short of spectacular views and exposed sections and leads almost to the Falkert Spitz summit cross. Nevertheless, the climb can be categorised as B/C. There are a few footholds. The 20 metre long rope bridge is a challenge to overcome and is the highlight of the climb.
Via ferrata judge: professional mountaineer Peter Ortner from Osttirlo (rope partner of David Lama)
Difficulty level C-D
Falkensteig
- Access: 30-minute walk from Falkertsee in the direction of Sonntagstal
- Climbing length: approx. 300 m
- Time required: around 2 hours from Falkertsee
From the start, the route leads along a gully to the first intersection (A/B), then via a short traverse up to the end of the crux (C/D). A grassy ledge leads on to a striking stone pine (A/B). Over steeper terrain and a short rock step you reach the wall book (A/B) under an overhang .
This is followed by a traverse to a slab (A/B), which leads into a small niche (B/C). From there, continue exposed to the left over slabs and steps to a short ramp (B/C). Then climb over rock steps into the wall on the gorge side and continue over slabs and ledges to the rope walkway, which crosses the gorge impressively. The exit is then reached. Walk to the summit Falkertspitz approx. 10 minutes
Start in the Sonntagstal valley above the Falkertsee lake
The via ferrata on the Falkert
| General information: | Alpine via ferrata on solid rock |
| Insurance: | With 20 mm flag anchor and 16 mm steel cable throughout |
| Valley location: | Patergassen 1015 m |
| Starting point: | Falkertsee 1875 m |
| Approach: | On a well-marked path into the Sonntagstal to the signpost, then northwards to the Falkertwänden - approx. 30 min. |
Take care of a solid
Climbing equipment
- Climbing harness - sit or combination harness, correctly fitted.
- Via ferrata set - with two carabiners and shock absorber (according to current standard).
- Climbing helmet - protects against falling rocks and falls.
- Sturdy gloves - via ferrata gloves or finger gloves to protect your hands on the steel cable.
- Sturdy mountaineering or approach shoes - with grippy soles for rock and grassy slopes.
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Good to know
Can I hire a via ferrata set on the Falkert?
You can hire a via ferrata set and a helmet at the Nocksport Huber hire centre directly on the Falkert. We recommend pre-booking at 004342757190.
Climbing at your own risk
Use of the via ferrata is at your own risk. Climbing experience necessary!
Can children also do the via ferrata?
Our mountain guide does not recommend climbing the Murmelsteig before the age of 10. According to the mountain guide's recommendation, the Falkensteig can only be climbed with a lot of climbing experience, stamina and strength and at the earliest from the age of 14!
Can I do the via ferrata with a mountain guide?
During the summer months of July and August, our mountain guide Thomas Lippitsch is at the Falkert every Wednesday and offers a guided tour on the Murmelsteig from 9am. Registration at the Heidi-Hotel 004342757222.
