Family via ferrata Little Ballun

The entrance to the via ferrata (next to the Birkhahnbahn mountain station) is reachable within 20 minutes from the Alpkogelbahn mountain station. The crystalline rock via ferrata is very well secured, but the necessary climbing equipment must naturally be carried along.

The difficulty level is mostly A/B, although some sections with B are a bit more challenging. Adults with some via ferrata experience complete the 100-meter height difference to the goal in about 30 minutes. With children, you should allow a bit more time (see topo).

From the exit, follow the path marked with red wooden stakes northwest. Cross the steep ski slopes and descend steeply to the Birkhahnbahn mountain station. Then follow the signs towards Alpkogelbahn.

Complete climbing equipment (harness including via ferrata set, helmet, and gloves) as well as proper footwear (sturdy ankle-high mountain boots with good tread) are absolutely necessary.

You should also always carry a backpack with provisions, sun or rain protection, and a first aid kit.

Via ferrata sets rental

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen. Then you reach Galtür via the Silvretta High Alpine Road (toll road).

Just leave your car behind

The regional buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.

Take line 650 to Bielerhöhe Silvretta Lake and change there to line 260 

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Galtür Wirl/Birkhahnbahn/ line 260

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Travel to Montafon by train 

From Bludenz station, the Montafon Railway runs hourly (sometimes every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Valley station Birkhahnbahn 

The family via ferrata is well secured with steel cables and many anchors, but is only recommended in dry conditions!