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Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Main-Spessart
Karlstadt

Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

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Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

00:41

1.68km

90m

Expert 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: August 14, 2025

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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.

65 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

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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2

313 m

Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance

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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

481 m

View of Karlstadt and the Main Valley from Lenzsteig

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Dreamlike views in the quiet corner reward you here

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4

865 m

Lenzsteig via ferrata

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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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5

914 m

Lenkstelle Climbing Route (Natural Monument)

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

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6

947 m

View of Karlstadt from the Edelweiss Sculpture

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If only the industrial building that overshadows everything wasn't visible there... a cement factory if I'm correctly informed

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7

955 m

Edelweiß Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can see the delicate little plants before you start the climb... it will be your goal... but remember your helmet and via ferrata set... and don't expect too much from any of your friends.

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8

1.35 km

View of the Muschelkalk Cliff

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

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1.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.02 km

392 m

107 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.02 km

457 m

180 m

< 100 m

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