Via ferrata Lachenspitze
Information & interesting facts
The via ferrata to Lachenspitze (2,123 m) in the Tannheimer Tal is a varied, mostly exposed route with a difficulty level of C/D. It leads over the southeast flank and offers fantastic views down to the turquoise-blue Lachesee. The route is very well secured and exposed – perfect for sure-footed and fearless climbers seeking an alpine experience.
Recommended season:
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Geological highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Summit route
The via ferrata is well signposted and also very well secured. It takes about 2 hours to climb the via ferrata. The via ferrata has no emergency exit and has some exposed passages. The difficulty level is C with a few D passages or level 3 (of 6). The descent is via the marked normal route back to the Landsberger Hütte. There you can also rent some via ferrata sets.
Enjoy this indescribably beautiful 3-lake view from the Lachenspitze...
Directions:Approach
The starting point is Vilsalpsee or the Neunerköpfle valley station in Tannheim. From there over the Landsberger Hütte (1,805 m), it is about a 2.5–3 hour ascent to the entry at Lachesee. The path is marked and leads through beautiful alpine meadows into high alpine terrain.
Descent
From the summit, return either via the normal route (marked trail, sections up to I) back toward Lachesee and the Landsberger Hütte or continue as a round tour over the neighboring peaks (e.g., Rote Spitze or Steinkarspitze). From the hut, continue back down to the valley to the starting point. Total descent time about 3–3.5 hours.
Tip:Besides the via ferrata there is a "practice via ferrata" with all difficulties. Here you can test all difficulties.Safety guidelines:
Mountaineering inherently carries an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Even with careful planning, a residual risk remains. Good preparation through endurance training, technical practice, further education, and careful behavior can reduce the risk of accidents. Weather changes often occur very quickly in the mountains and should always be taken into account. It is recommended to stay on marked trails.
Equipment:Personal mountaineering equipment must be safe, serviceable, and conform to current technical standards. Every hiker is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes through alpine specialist literature or on site.
Complete via ferrata equipment (via ferrata set, harness, and helmet) is strongly recommended even for experienced climbers!
Tourist office Tannheimer Tal
Landsberger Hütte
On the A7 motorway, exit "Oy-Mittelberg" onto the B310 toward Wertach and then to Oberjoch. Follow the signs for "Tannheimer Tal" B199, exit Tannheim. Continue to Vilsalpsee and to the Landsberger Hütte (on foot).
From the Tyrol side via Reutte on B198 toward Lechtal to Weißenbach, over Gaichtpass along B199 to exit Tannheim. Continue toward Vilsalpsee, turn left at the gravel pit toward Gappfenfeldalpe and continue to the Landsberger Hütte (on foot).
Public Transit
By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried, or Reutte, then continue by bus to Tannheim.
Parking
In Tannheim at the mountain railways. (Access to the lake is closed between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.).
Via ferrata Lachenspitze
Informationsbüro Tannheim
Vilsalpseestraße 1
6675 Tannheim