Via ferrata Däumling (Mokrine / Nassfeld)
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| bagi29. 06. 2021 10:31:37 |
Interesting via ferrata, typical Austrian style. It is routed adrenalinically, and at some details even the passing observers who climb the normal route to Krniške Skale have fun.
Protection is sufficient everywhere, highest difficulty rating is C. But be careful, ratings of individual segments consider only the difficulty of progression, not the psychological factor. On this via ferrata it can be quite pronounced for many.
Right from the start, it is necessary to cross a wire footbridge rated A/B, but this one spoils progression for many. We walk on a strongly swinging single steel cable, while the higher protections are quite distant. Yet officially only A/B  .
Continuing to the second, *Nepalese* bridge there are some vertical climbs on small pegs and smooth rocks across the Däumling pillar, after which the via ferrata is named. No special arm strength is needed, but cool-headedness in front of the depth is highly desirable.
The Nepalese bridge is another chapter. It has low-lying wire railings on both sides, is longer and swinging. With the proper crossing technique it is still easier to manage than its predecessor.
The via ferrata continues of course. We cross two more short bridges and stretch vertically and horizontally across smooth rocks from foot to foot multiple times. These are mostly made of iron, some are natural or carved. Plenty of deep views are guaranteed along the entire route. The end of the via ferrata is easy; we can continue to Krniške Skale or return to the valley.
In conclusion... do not underestimate the via ferrata despite the C category. There are C via ferratas where you don't even think of clipping in, and those where you gladly do. Via ferrata Däumling belongs to the latter. More in the photo story...
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| Loerst29. 06. 2021 23:04:10 |
bagi, thanks for good description and nice pics. Since I've never gone over such a single-wire footbridge or bridge, I'm curious - what is the "correct crossing technique"? From photos the cables don't look particularly taut, so it swings quite a bit?
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| bagi30. 06. 2021 12:58:21 |
@Loerst ... the correct technique very much depends on the via ferrata to via ferrata with such bridges, or rather how the walking and safety cables are routed, fixed and stabilized. So we'll stick to the Däumling via ferrata.
The starting bridge is the hardest, or rather, to get rid of *tourists* I call it selection . The walking cable is nowhere stabilized, the two safety ones slowly diverge. If you just lean on the safety cables, in the second half of the bridge it puts you in a quite inclined position. If it all swings too, the fun begins  .
During the crossing, try to stay as upright as possible, pull the safety cables slightly towards you and do not hang on them. If the walking cable swings, stop until it calms down and only then continue carefully.
The Nepalese bridge is different. It is extremely long, has low-set safety cables like a fence at both ends and a higher-set safety for the SVK. At the start the bridge descends, at the end it rises. In the middle it is loosely stabilized, otherwise it would be too dangerous.
The crossing is easiest if you hold the fence cable with one hand and push the SVK on the upper one with the other. If you wrap your hand around the upper cable, it goes even easier. Stepping on the clamps that hold the fence also helps, as it stabilizes the boot.
The last two bridges have the same principle as the first, but they are short enough not to be problematic.
I hope my experiences have helped you a bit . Go and try it, if it doesn't work, the first two bridges also have a secured bypass.
Regards, Emil
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