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Katzenleiter Via Ferrata – Möltner Bach Suspension Bridge loop from Vilpian - Vilpiano

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Katzenleiter Via Ferrata – Möltner Bach Suspension Bridge loop from Vilpian - Vilpiano

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Katzenleiter Via Ferrata – Möltner Bach Suspension Bridge loop from Vilpian - Vilpiano

01:56

4.75km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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77 m

Vilpiano Ground Sundial

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Ground Sundial

Geographical Location:
46'33'31" N. Latitude
11'13'28" E. Longitude

There is a triangular opening in the wall through which the sun's rays project an arrow of light onto the …

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466 m

Vilpian Water Channel and Waterfalls

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Here you can still see the remains of the old Vilpian water wall from the 17th century. The water was used to operate the mill and to irrigate the fields.

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609 m

View of Vilpianer Waterfall from below

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One of the highest waterfalls in South Tyrol with a height of over 80 m. A very nice and rewarding sight.

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726 m

Katzenleiter Via Ferrata

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You can find butcher's broom along the via ferrata. It has a draining, vasoconstricting and anti-inflammatory effect.

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2.53 km

Möltner Bach Suspension Bridge

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Impressive suspension bridge that spans the gorge of the Mölten brook. Below is the Vilpian waterfall. The bridge connects the hamlet of Planatsch with the Scholhöfe.

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3.54 km

View of the Adige Valley

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Very nice view of the Adige Valley. Since sound tends to travel upwards, you can hear the background noise of the Mebo very clearly. The trains can also be heard …

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4.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.27 km

1.03 km

1.02 km

855 m

566 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.19 km

1.08 km

1.03 km

444 m

342 m

308 m

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

29°C

18°C

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Comments

May 22, 2022,Vilpianer Wasserfall – Katzenleiter - Hängebrücke - Runde von Vilpian/Vilpiano

Today from Mölten/Meltina with the cable car down to Vilpian. There is one of the highest waterfalls in South Tyrol with a height of 82 m.
Then a very difficult ascent towards the suspension bridge over the Möltener Bach. Nothing for beginners and people afraid of heights. The steep descent was partially blocked by car-sized rocks after a recent rockslide. …

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July 15, 2023,Terlano - cascata e ponte sospeso

The first part of the hike is quite demanding. Steep path and with a slightly exposed point aided with cables and ladders.

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July 6, 2023,Vilpianer Wasserfall - Runde über Oberplanatsch und Hängebrücke

Sure-footedness and good shoes are essential for this short, challenging tour. From the car park at the church in Vilpian, you first go to the impressive waterfall. 82 meters high! A wonderful refreshment on hot days. Then it goes straight up via path 16 A Katzenleiter, really steep. Including via ferrata section!
Once at the top you have a beautiful …

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Katzenleiter Via Ferrata – Möltner Bach Suspension Bridge loop from Vilpian - Vilpiano

Parish Church of St. Joseph

Vilpiano Ground Sundial

Small waterfall

Vilpian Water Channel and Waterfalls

View of Vilpianer Waterfall from below

Katzenleiter Via Ferrata

Möltner Bach Suspension Bridge

View of the Adige Valley

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