Klettersteig Gauablickhöhle

altitude
Exit at 2225 m a.s.l.
exit on the Karrenfeld, 2440 m a.s.l.

Length
500 meters

climbing Orientation
North

difficulty
K3, B/C (quite difficult)
To the via ferrata scale
The key point (C) is a small overhang above the cave. Otherwise, the route leads over well-secured slabs and some steep pillars.

equipment

• Via ferrata set
• Harness
• Climbing helmet
• Mountain or hiking boots
• Non-slip gloves or gardening gloves
• headlamp

When equipping, care must be taken to ensure that the via ferrata set and harness are suitable for the weight of the child. Always secure the child in case of uncertainty.

Access

• from St. Antönien Garstett (parking lot 6) via Partnunsee through the Gemstobel, then through Im Rachen about 4.5 hours.
• from Carschinahütte through the Gemstobel, then through Im Rachen about 3 hours.
• from Tilisunahütte over the Karrenfelder, then through Im Rachen about 2 hours.

TIP: For additional climbing time, experienced via ferrata walkers with good physical condition can combine with the other via ferratas of the Sulzfluh (<a href="https://www.praettigau.info/Aktivitaeten/Sommer/Klettern/Klettersteige/Familien-Klettersteig" target="_blank">Family via ferrata Partnunblick, via ferrata Partnunblick, Via ferrata Sulzfluh).

Summit ascent
Sulzfluh 2817 m above sea level, during the ascent about 20 min. (117 hm) via marked hiking trail

descent

• via the Karrenfelder to the Tilisunahütte, via the Tilisunafürggli to St. Antönien Garstett (parking lot 6) about 2.5 hours.
via
• the Karrenfelder via Grüenfürggli to St. Antönien Garstell (parking lot 6) about 2.5 hours.
• through Gemstobel via Partnunsee to St. Antönien Garstett (parking 6 about 2.5 hours.

journey
St. Antönien is easily accessible by public transport. Continue by post bus to St. Antönien Rüti or by Bus Alpin to Partnun Alpenrösli.
If you arrive with your private car, please note the parking regulations of St. Antönien. The use of the public car parks in St. Antönien is subject to a fee (see signage on site). Tickets up to a maximum of 21 days can be purchased at the parking machines. Last parking space without a permanent parking card is No. 6; the Partnun car park may only be used with half-year and annual passes.

Gastronomy / Accommodation
Berghaus Sulzfluh
Berghaus Alpenrösli
Carschinahütte SAC
Further possibilities can be found in St. Antönien.

Creators
Manfred Kessler and Leander Bitschnau, built in 2006.

Important information
We recommend hiring a patented mountain guide for the ascent. All ascents lead over marked mountain hiking trails.

• Walk the via ferrata only with the necessary experience
• For a safe ascent, good physical condition, surefootedness and a head for heights are prerequisites.
• Appropriate equipment is mandatory. Harness, via ferrata set, helmet, good footwear, suitable clothing and gloves are essential.
• Entry only in stable weather. During thunderstorms, climbing the via ferrata is life-threatening.
• Do not cause rockfall. Respect flora and fauna. Do not leave any waste.
• Any inspection is at your own risk.