LEHNER WATERFALL VIA FERRATA

Character
It is not as difficult as the Reinhard-Schiestl Via Ferrata, but you still need power and Alpine experience; you also need to be sure-footed. Not as exposed as the other trail, 160 m in altitude gain have to be conquered along the Lehner waterfall. Many rungs and steps facilitate the ascent. In the middle of the Via Ferrata you enjoy a fantastic view of the waterfall and the valley. A 30°-overhang is the highlight of this route. If you dare not make this final part you can sidestep it without difficulty to get to the exit at 1,450 m. 

Difficulty / equipment
Vertical, grade -C access wall, with easier, intermittent sections; past two short grade - B scarps to the vantage corner; ascending grade - B /D traverse; steeper face to the grade - D overhang (sidestepping possible); across a grade - B ledge and a steep grade - B face at the end. Complete climbing gear required.

Trail length and time required
160 m of altitude gain; 250 m of rope length; 1.5 - 2 hours.

Starting point
Lehn near Längenfeld; car park south of the local heritage museum in the forest; follow the trail through the forest to the access area.

Descent
follow the signs right of the exit and return on the steep trail leading back to Lehn.