Lenzsteig via ferrata – Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance loop from Grainberg-Kalbenstein und Saupurzel

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Lenzsteig via ferrata – Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance loop from Grainberg-Kalbenstein und Saupurzel

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Lenzsteig via ferrata – Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance loop from Grainberg-Kalbenstein und Saupurzel

01:09

3.31km

130m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.39 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23 m

Faltes-Hütte Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

There's plenty of room here for a handful of vehicles... but you rushed right past them... you'll look in vain for the blue P sign 🅿️

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1.31 km

Lourdes Grotto Gambach

Highlight • Religious Site

Fine relaxed spot of earth that is beautifully maintained

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2.41 km

Lenkstelle Climbing Route (Natural Monument)

Highlight • Climb

Take a few minutes and look back with confidence… it has something

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2.46 km

Lenzsteig via ferrata

Highlight • Climb

Without any experience, I wouldn't necessarily recommend this climb, as some spots require some courage... and full gear, of course!
No flip-flop zone!

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2.54 km

Grainberg — Steppe, Heathland and Forest

Highlight • Forest

Complex habitat Grainberg: steppe heath, rocks, dry grassland, light bushes and all kinds of insects

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2.90 km

View of Karlstadt and the Main Valley from Lenzsteig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dreamlike views in the quiet corner reward you here

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2.91 km

View of the Muschelkalk Cliff

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great vantage point with a view of the valley and a rather impressive shell limestone wall

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3.07 km

Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance

Highlight • Climb

And at the first hold, you curse the first time and wish you were 5 cm taller...😂
So for those with no experience, I think it's a real nerve-wracking challenge.

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3.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.10 km

1.09 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces